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.

You won't catch Liberal Democrats describing trade unionists as wreckers.

We should have high expectations of our children, but politicians should not tell teachers how to meet them.

Three simple words - freedom, justice and honesty. These sum up what the Liberal Democrats stand for.

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

Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.

I believe that access to a university education should be based on the ability to learn, not what people can afford. I think there is no more nauseating a sight than politicians pulling up the ladder of opportunity behind them.