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.

I want a Labour Party that is more democratic, more open and listens to its members.

You learn from mistakes.

I spend a lot of time visiting local organisations.

I don't think you can have pain and soul-searching doing the right thing for your child.

There is no reason why the US and the UK cannot have close relations.

I'm not the only Labour MP who sent their child to public school but I'm the only one who's questioned about it.