When I look at my daughter, who's 24, she is much more confident than I ever was and her expectations are higher. But I worry that there is a backlash brewing against progress on equality.

A business is good if it gives a decent day's reward for a decent day's work, treats people decently, and gives them a voice at the top.

I am a feminist and I have no problems being called that.

Ordinary people who have lots of good ideas want more than a suggestion box, and they need a union to represent that thinking.

Would I describe myself as new Labour? I'm Labour, organised Labour. I think labels have a limited use and that's where you really get into boy stuff sometimes, just sticking on labels.

I'd be happy to have regular face-to-face meetings at Downing Street with David Cameron to argue the case for alternative economic policies.

We too often hear about red tape but what they mean is the vital rights of workers.