I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.

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

It is true that I entered parliament at the age of 23, and have now been representing the people of my constituency for over twenty years.

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

I'm a lifelong believer in trade unionism.

I will go out of this world feet first with my Lib Dem membership card in my pocket.

I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.