So long as the international community consists of sovereign states, war between them remains a possibility, of which all governments have to take reasonable account.

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

I believe abortion should be available to everyone, but the law should be changed. In the past I voted for a restriction to 22 weeks, and I would be prepared to go down to 20.

So long as the international community consists of sovereign states, war between them remains a possibility, of which all governments have to take reasonable account.

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

A common language is the most obvious binding element in any society.

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