The peace movement didn't stop the Iraq but I think that Blair would not be able to go along and support an Iranian war.

The New York Times said, "There are two superpowers in the world: the United States and the world peace movement."

I think to understand how the democratic process works is the most important thing, so people don't get frightened by it, and get put off, and give up.

I think democracy is the most revolutionary thing in the world, because if you have power you use it to meet the needs of you and your community.

The Labour party has never been a socialist party, although there have always been socialists in it - a bit like Christians in the Church of England.

If ever I left the House of Commons it would be because I wanted to spend more time on politics.

I have had the advantage of a radical Christian upbringing