Arthur Scargill is the Labour movements nearest equivalent to a First World War General.

At various times in the next 20 or 30 years I think it reasonable to anticipate that I will be among the leadershp of the Labour Party, but as far as being leader, I can't see it happening, and I'm not particularly keen on it happening.

The Parthenon without the marbles is like a smile with a tooth missing.

I'm prepared to take advice on leisure from Prince Philip. He's a world expert on leisure. He's been practicing it for most of his adult life.

I would die for my country, but I could never let my country die for me.

Do something that makes a difference - because, by God, there's a lot to make you angry.

New!Loyalty is a fine quality, but in excess it fills political graveyards.