I've never been much given to little social cliques.
Sally is my wife, but not my chattel or my property.
Even youngish men can acquire wisdom as time goes by.
It is quite wrong for party conferences to be used as an excuse for the Commons not to sit. Conferences could be held at weekends.
I pride myself on being courteous to people, and trying to fashion good relations.
If you asked me if I'd rather be Speaker or a very senior minister, I'd say Speaker.