Being an MP is a good job, the sort of job all working-class parents want for their children -- clean, indoors and no heavy lifting. What could be nicer?

It is time Britain put its trust back into the Labour Party. I believe I am the candidate that can make this happen precisely because I am not associated with the past.

In politics, the people I most despise are those who have no values.

Families are struggling against a tide of junk information on junk food.

I spend a lot of time visiting local organisations.

I'm not thick-skinned at all, and of course I'm hurt by people attacking me as a person.

There are 101 websites out there for debate - this was a blatant last attempt to get someone to stand against Gordon Brown.