We have put over £2bn in the last three years into counter-terrorism and we are developing the electronic border surveillance and identity cards

When I'm in London I do have the convenience of being close to St James Park which is also good for me because it gives me an excuse to get out and get some much needed exercise!

But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.

I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.

I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.

And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadnt taken every possible step for prevention and then for joint action in the likelihood of those who threaten our lives and our well- being, taking action at the same time.

I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values, our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism and our commitment to democracy and liberty, to civic duty and the public space.