In these difficult times, when tough decisions are required, the differences between Labour and the Tories are becoming much clearer. One party believes in intervention to reduce social and economic costs and the other believes in market forces and letting things take their course.

It's become unfashionable to celebrate political achievement, and Labour achievement even less so. And it's positively uncouth to be proud of something that this Labour government is doing. So, slam me for saying so, but I'm really proud of the NHS.

In politics, the number of women in the cabinet has fallen and, if current poll trends continue and Labour loses a number of marginal seats, the number of female MPs is likely to drop significantly.

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

There's a loss of faith in the banking system that for so long has been the backbone of prosperity and growth.

You're wrong if you think young people don't deserve the vote.

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