All too often, government's response to social breakdown has been a classic case of 'patching' - a case of handing money out, containing problems and limiting the damage but, in doing so, supporting - even reinforcing - dysfunctional behaviour.

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.

Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.

We do a disservice to society if we ignore the evidence which shows that stable families tend to be associated with better outcomes for children.

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

That thing, 'You must stay together for the kids,' is out of fashion but is right. It's not arguing parents that children don't like, it is having one parent.

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