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

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

I couldn't imagine a day without music. It relaxes and stimulates me in equal measure and I hate the sound of silence - the concept, I mean, not the track by Simon and Garfunkel.

Politics is much too serious to be taken too seriously; equally, there are many aspects of it so laughable as to be lamentable.

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

To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together.

I'm a lifelong believer in trade unionism.