I think that probably in some areas the Labour message about some of the things that they said we were going to do - and which we weren't going to do - cut through.

Local people do want to see more police on the streets.

Like Indiana Jones, I don't like snakes - though that might lead some to ask why I'm in politics.

As I reflect on the results of election I will reflect on what we need to do in the future to take the party forward.

We are mandating forces to hold regular neighbourhood beat meetings. These meetings will give local people the chance to scrutinise the work of their local police.

I want to put the interests of ordinary working people right up there, center stage. Those people who - you know, they're working all the hours. They're doing their best for their families and sometimes they just feel the odds are stacked against them.

Nobody can guarantee the real terms per pupil funding increase. In the Labour party's manifesto we know the figures don't add up.