I am happy to debate the past with the Prime Minister... I have a big dossier on his past, and I did not even have to sex it up.

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 am happy to debate the past with the Prime Minister... I have a big dossier on his past, and I did not even have to sex it up.

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

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

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

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