There are people who are just very, very sniffy and snobby and have always sort of looked down their noses at me.

The Conservatives must realise that being sceptical is different from being phobic in what is an interdependent world.

One consistent thing in an otherwise inconsistent career is that I've always been passionate about parliament.

I never aspired to be Speaker simply so I could say, 'I am the Speaker of the House of Commons,' and tell my children that.

I pride myself on being courteous to people, and trying to fashion good relations.

A legislature cannot be effective while suffering from public scorn.

Sally is my wife, but not my chattel or my property.