The public thinks that homelessness is about not having any accommodation to go to.

Too many couples break up without understanding the consequences for their families.

What happened I think on Sept. 11 was we were given graphic and clear evidence that things had changed.

I think that the status that you have in life should be reflected in official documents. If you are married, fine, if you are living with someone, fine, if you are single, fine. We don't want to tell people how to live their lives.

You cannot stop what the public want. The public want two strong women in the final round and then a woman prime minister and I'm absolutely with that.

My personal view is always I'm in favour of anything that gives parliament a greater say. That's after all what we were elected for.

Every parent wants to know that their children are protected against those who have a particular agenda until they get old enough to make decisions for themselves.