Remember how Margaret Thatcher came to believe that abroad was more important than at home? Didn't do her much good.

Until now their line has been that the Tories are incapable of doing anything about poverty, and aren't interested in doing it in the first place. By contrast, Labour says, we are also incapable of doing anything about poverty, but would dearly love to do something. If we knew what.

All over the U.S. there are people whose lives are being destroyed for lack of proper health care provision, and there is no sight more odious than the rich, powerful and arrogant trying to keep it that way.

Most successful American politicians look well-fed on endorsements, campaign contributions and chicken dinners.

The Chinese do make vast quantities of wine for home consumption, but you wouldn't want to drink it yourself.

Remember how Margaret Thatcher came to believe that abroad was more important than at home? Didn't do her much good.

Some government expenditure actually makes a profit. Our theatre leads the world. Loads of tourists must be attracted by the fact that you could spend a week in London doing nothing but visit superb museums and galleries, free.