This is a proud day and an important step forward in the fight for equality in Britain. The overwhelming majority of Labour MPs supported this change to make sure marriage reflects the value we place on long-term, loving relationships whoever you love.

We have to create security for the working families of Britain, and that's what I'll do

I've supported Jeremy Corbyn all the way along because I think that was the right thing to do. I've reluctantly reached the conclusion that his position is untenable.

Margaret Thatcher was the first political leader in any major country to warn of the dangers of climate change

And think of how we challenged the idea of a male dominated Parliament with All-Women shortlists and made the cause of gender equality central to our government. We were right to do so.

Congratulations to Barack Obama - great victory based on building fairer economy and optimism about what politics can achieve.

The most important lesson of New Labour is this: Every time we made progress we did it by challenging the conventional wisdom.