The clearest evidence that we are living beyond environmental means is the threat of dangerous climate change. The scale of this threat, to human life and to the natural resources and assets on which it depends, for everything from oxygen and clean water to healthy soils and flood defence, means that this simply must be our top priority

Crushing defeat for Great Britain #Euref. History will show no one won today.

Economic dynamism can be combined with environmental and social responsibility. High financial returns can go hand in hand with respect for human rights, and the preservation of the planet's natural resources

Dangerous climate change... It's important not to be alarmist but it is very important to be alarmed

We know from history that the way wars are concluded is absolutely the key to whether or not there is any peace to be kept.

I abhor anything that constitutes torture. Water-boarding, its perfectly clear to me it is torture. I never supported extraordinary rendition to torture, always said that Guantanamo should be closed. There is no clash of ideals and pragmatism there.

I've committed myself to serve my constituents in South Shields and I have committed myself to British politics.