Fairness is not about statistical equality.

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

If someone is being very cheeky, it can be quite fun to deal with that situation.

I think the record shows that as Speaker, I have taken the lead in cleaning up politics.

If you asked me if I'd rather be Speaker or a very senior minister, I'd say Speaker.

For far too long the House of Commons has been run as little more than a private club by and for gentleman amateurs.

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.