It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.

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

I said it's impossible to have an amnesty without ID cards and a clean database, because you firstly don't have any incentives for people to actually come up front and register, and make themselves available, and secondly you have no means of tracking them.

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

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