Abortion is an issue of conscience for the Labour party.

Let's talk about the real issues of crime which people are worried about. What people are worried about is the rise in violent crime. We believe that more community policemen and women are part of the answer to this.

So long as the UK continues to maintain its own identity, it is my belief that the US and the UK should maintain close relations.

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?

I want to write a best-selling book.

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

I spend a lot of time visiting local organisations.