My roots, my background and the way I act is working class, but it would be hypsocritical to say I'm anything else than middle class now.

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

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

The Green Belt is a Labour achievement - and we mean to build on it.

It's moving in the right direction. It was in decline under the previous administration.

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

I've always felt very proud of Wales and being Welsh. People are a bit surprised when I say I'm Welsh. I was born in Wales, went to school in Wales and my mother was Welsh. I'm Welsh. It's my place of birth, my country.