...in just 25 years the glaciers in the Himalayas which provide water for three-quarters of a billion people could disappear entirely.

Britain can be proud of its response to the tsunami appeal.

Once government's objectives were economic growth and social cohesion. Now they are prosperity, fairness and environmental care

This is a Budget for Britain's future to secure fairness for each child and invest in every child

Tony Blair is the best friend I've had in politics.

I admired and valued Robin as a colleague and friend and as one of the greatest parliamentarians of our time. His wife Gaynor and his two sons are in our thoughts and prayers.

I'm a father; that's what matters most. Nothing matters more.