Our elected politicians do what they judge is the right thing to do. And if we disagree then I'll show them the evidence of why I disagree.

Health inequalities and the social determinants of health are not a footnote to the determinants of health. They are the main issue.

The academic life is wonderful. That's why people love to do research.

The environment can actually affect gene expression.

Throwing young people on the scrap heap is a public health emergency.

We have to put reduction of health inequalities at the centre of our public health strategy and that will require action on the social determinants of health.

The brain is an important gateway by which the social environment impacts on people's health through the mind.