All the politics of the post-war period was about the clash between the Soviet Union and America, and virtually all issues ended up being subordinated to that. Now, the question is, what is the most a socialist can achieve in a global economy?

I refuse not to have a sense of humour.

I never came into life with any favours or privileges.

I have met the people who run the world, and I am not in awe of them.

The truth is, no one pays more tax than they have to.

I have no interest in managing my financial affairs.

Well, on lots of small things we could have done better, but on all the big things we called it right. You should make less mistakes as you get older, and I became a councillor back in 1971, so if by this stage in politics I'm making lots of big mistakes, then I shouldn't be here.