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

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

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

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

I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors!

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.

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