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

There is no satisfaction to be derived from having had many of our arguments borne out by events.

There stands no contradiction between giving voice to legitimate anxiety and at the same time, as and when exchange of fire commences, looking to the rest of the country, as well as all of us in the House, to give full moral support to our forces.

Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions.

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

I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short

For any new leader of any party at any given time it takes time if you are not in government to establish yourself.