Actually, I think it's quite sensible not to take yourself too seriously.

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

Politicians are good at saying how Government must do more, but we must also think carefully about where Government should do less.

We Liberal Democrats believe in dialogue. We believe in cooperation with both sides of industry and between both sides of industry. And we believe in the language of cooperation. We reject the language of confrontation.

Actually, I think it's quite sensible not to take yourself too seriously.

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

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