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

When the heart stops for one beat it is desire, when it stops for one life time it is love

I'm honoured to have been selected to be the Labour candidate for Manchester Central.

At times unpopular measures are needed in order to change behaviour.

Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times.

Indeed, when all parties campaign effectively the overall effect is to push up voting rates, as you see in tight marginal seats or close general elections. That must be good for democracy.

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