I'm a fully paid-up member of the human race.

Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success.

I do think there is a great deal of caricature around the House of Commons. It is just that kind of place.

Courage is a peculiar kind of fear.

If you were to describe me as teetotal, on behalf of my constituency I'd have to sue; that would lose me every vote in the Highlands.

Further Education should be about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay - everyone who is able should have the opportunity, regardless of their family background. I don't want to see students struggling with huge debts or frightened off even going to university in the first place.

The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.