The markets don't like instability and they don't like uncertainty.

Too often we think we can act without explaining and take decisions without justifying them.

Essentially we need a new social consensus for economic reform as New Labour has achieved in Britain.

Instead of saying that globalization is a fact, that it's inevitable, we've also got to demonstrate that while the growing interdependence of the world economy is indeed a fact, it's not uncontrollable.

I understand why the Tories will be gunning for Alastair Campbell because they fear his campaigning skills.

It's a very good idea that we have a third term Labour government led by Tony Blair for a full term.

I believe that if you treat China as an enemy, then it is likely to become one.