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 have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.

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

Solidarity and interdependence, a sense of worth, a pride and hope in the future: these are positive gains for those who believe in progressive politics and the beneficial role of government, rather than a detriment.

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

None of us believe countering terrorism is about party politics

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.