I will never stand again for the leadership of the Conservative Party.

Tony Blair is already secretly grinning at the prospect of his third victory. You don't have to settle for that.

We're not saying, 'We're politicians, trust us.' We know you don't trust us.

The important thing when you are going to do something brave is to have someone on hand to witness it.

Let us be clear. Prison works. It ensures that we are protected from murderers, muggers and rapists, and it makes many who are tempted to commit crime think twice.

I will never stand again for the leadership of the Conservative Party.

What is Parliament for if it is not to be a means to make ministers accountable for the services for which they are responsible.