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.

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.

The present system of protecting NHS patients was a bit of a shambles.

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.

All businessmen are scum.

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