With the right support, a child growing up in a dysfunctional household, who was destined for a lifetime on benefits could be put on an entirely different track - one which sees them move into fulfilling and sustainable work. In doing so, they will pull themselves out of poverty.

I think almost every political leader is always told that the next speech they make is the most crucial one.

Over the years the political establishment has frowned if a mainstream politician mentions marriage.

If you look at the footballers, you look at our celebrity culture, we seem to be saying, 'This is the way you want to be'. We seem to be a society that celebrates all the wrong people.

My view is pensioners don't have the one option that people of working age have. They can't really increase their income, because they are no longer able to work.

Balance is if you try hard, you work hard then the rewards are in balance with what you put in and what is available.

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.