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

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.

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

We believe the 36, nearly 40, billion pound discount given for a right to buy houses took a million houses out of the public housing sector which is desperately needed for rent.

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

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

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!