I got a very strong sense from my mother, in particular, that we are all equal in the sight of God.
Telling the truth, and confronting the challenge, is what politics is about.
The Scottish Labour Party, while I have breath in my body, will listen to the views of trade unionists.
We shall seek debate without division or rancour.
Maybe I was just born to argue with men.
My working life has always been wrapped up in doing my job to the best of my abilities and doing the best for my family. It is not a contest between the two.