American nuclear weapons would almost certainly start being removed from Britain within 12 months of a Labour government gaining power.

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

Without false modetsy, I don't think I have a fraction of the talent of either Bevan of Foot.

Compassion is not a sloppy sentimental feeling for people who are underprivileged or sick... it is an absolutely practical belief that regardless of a person's background, ability or ability to pay, he should be provided with the best that society has to offer.

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

The enemy of idealism is zealotry.

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