I think it's much more important to keep people in work than have pay rises.

I think democracy's undermined when those who own newspapers fill them with trivia rather than real issues.

I take a much more pragmatic view than many people on the Left about working with Neil Kinnock. Kinnock represents the best vehicle possible for achieving socialism now.

Just because I am critical of the coalition doesn't mean I am anti-English. I am just anti-scumbags.

I have opened newspapers and read incredible lies.

I have only ever borrowed money for investment. I have been sound money all my life.

If transport, housing and Olympic projects do not work, I will crawl away under a stone.