I think the wonderment of seeing my two sons developing makes me incredibly optimistic about human potential. It makes you think: 'My goodness. It's a miracle that's going on here. What could the human race do together?'

We are a European nation - must stay one.

I don't think I've ever been accused of being faddish. I'm more Marks & Spencer than Ted Baker.

The science is getting worse faster than the politics is getting better.

If you decide to run for the leadership, you have to go through it with the people you love. But you also have to protect them and I am determined to protect my mum.

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

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