I'm afraid that's in the nature of modern politics - it's as much conducted by abuse as argument.

...we must support and protect individuals and companies engaged in life saving medical research

I'm an avowed centrist, and I believe that - centrism is often - it's almost the wrong word to use, because it's often seen as sort of splitting the difference between right and left.

My office is on Twitter. I don't tweet myself - at least, not intentionally, but I probably should do.

I think social media is a revolutionary phenomenon all in itself.

I'm not asking you to agree with me, but at least open your mind.

It's not a burning ambition for me to make sure that David Beckham earns less money.