We now have a satisfactory solution not only to coalition forces, but also to the Iraqi authorities themselves.

He made an enormous contribution to British politics in opposition and in government [on Robin Cook]

I was the one that brought it in, but not only for the north-east, for every area so we can develop all the regional economies, lift up the national productivity, get greater wealth and share it more evenly.

What we are beginning to witness is a whole new set of rules for economics, based on rationing resources.

I can tell you I'm pretty middle-class.

There is progress taking place, growth is better. We're only talking about two years there.

Perhaps if England and Scotland together had one team we could at least beat the Germans.