I regret the time and resources needed to undertake this but... it is right to lay this accusation to rest.

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 did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again.

None of us believe countering terrorism is about party politics

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.

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

I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn't get past Dover without being shot.