Reciprocity helps us balance the need for self-determination and creative individuality with mutual hope, and therefore what might be described as "solidarity".

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

Reciprocity helps us balance the need for self-determination and creative individuality with mutual hope, and therefore what might be described as "solidarity".

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

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

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