History is what we read, write and think about the past.

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.

There is only one opinion poll that I am interested in and that is the one that will take place on election day.

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.

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.

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