I think I've had a very privileged life.

There are alternate definitions of manhood in the West.

I am not against Muslim schools. But as I believe in integration, I think we would be better off overall if we did not have denominational schools at all.

If you say someone is thrilled, it implies talk of an exciting project. I'm wary of such talk.

I don't think we can go into important local elections next year... with Tony Blair as leader and expect to keep many of the councillors we've got now.

It is more important for Labour to raise the reputation of politics than for the Tories, who are only in politics for the money.

I think I've had a very privileged life.