I believe that access to a university education should be based on the ability to learn, not what people can afford. I think there is no more nauseating a sight than politicians pulling up the ladder of opportunity behind them.

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.

Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.

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

I don't want a headline saying 'Kennedy suggests this or implies that.'

My health is good and it's up to me to keep it that way.

You won't catch Liberal Democrats describing trade unionists as wreckers.