I will take a short time out from being in Parliament when the baby is born but I'll still be doing my constituency work - just with another baby in tow.

It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy.

I will take a short time out from being in Parliament when the baby is born but I'll still be doing my constituency work - just with another baby in tow.

Sixteen- and 17-year-olds pay taxes and can join the army, so surely they should in turn be given their right to vote.

A global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries.

Both the velodrome and the Commonwealth swimming pool are open to the public and are frequently used by local schools and the local community. Over the last six years young people have been inspired to take up swimming and cycling more seriously; some of them are now coming through as Olympic champions or hopefuls.

Even though I support the blue side of Manchester's football heritage, I don't really mind that wherever I go in the world it's not Manchester City that starts the conversation. 'Ah, yes, Manchester United,' is the response when I say where I come from. It's commonplace everywhere - in Europe, Africa, Asia and even the U.S.