No I'm not a great believer in getting back over things and saying if only, or if, or buts because I don't think we actually get anywhere on that.

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

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

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.

We have to ensure that our immigration system works in the interests of Britain, enabling us to make a realistic promise to our young school-leavers. It is part of our contract with the British people.

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

All I can say to the others is, 'Look out, we're on our way.