There are hard choices to be made in balancing the country's security and an individual's liberties. But it is a choice that has to be faced.

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.

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

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

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

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.