Riots born out of political issues aren't the same as those born out of personal greed.

It's an odd feeling, knowing someone is trying to kill you. On the front line, you learn quickly that if you're in the path of a bullet, you will get hit.

For too many families, the aftershock of the war in Afghanistan will be felt every day, most probably for the rest of their lives. I know because I've looked into the eyes and the faces of grieving mothers.

Riots born out of political issues aren't the same as those born out of personal greed.

People-trafficking is modern day slavery. There are more slaves today than there were at the height of the slave trade.

I've always had a lot of time for servicemen. Yet there's been this bad relationship between civilians and the armed services. We say to soldiers, 'We want you when we want you, but stay away in peacetime. We're proud of you, but keep away from my daughter and don't come drinking in my pub.'

I don't think you should go into politics until you can stand on your own two feet economically, if possible, and you know enough about the world.