When I see that man on the telly - 'Are you thinking what I'm thinking?' No! I'm definitely not! I find most of it quite offensive!

Labour economic stability has replaced Tory boom and bust

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

I don't get a fair whack, I don't pursue vendettas or punch people on the nose.

I have only been seeking to get them to the negotiating table and, thank God, that's where they are.

There was only one punch. Tony Blair rang me and he said 'Are you OK?' and I said 'Yes', and he said 'Well, what happened?' and I said 'I was just carrying out your orders. You told us to connect with the electorate, so I did.

Improving the quality of life for people of this country is perhaps the most important duty of Government