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.

Yes, there are lots of individual exceptions. But no one has ever done a study about voting intention without ascertaining that the biggest determining factor is your income and your wealth.

There needs to be radical development in equality law to create the environment to allow women to stay in work.

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.

You lose power in Britain and you are just Joe Public again.

Most kids dont get to go their parents wedding.

I can only admire people who I have never met and are dead - because you know so much about anyone who is alive.