I do not want to end up with an American style of politics, with us going out there beating our chest about our faith. Politics and religion - it is not that they do not have a lot in common, but if [religion] ends up being used in the political process, I think that is a bit unhealthy.

Every so often, I feel I should graduate to classical music, properly. But the truth is, I'm more likely to listen to rock music.

My view is that you still, in order to win from the Labour perspective, have to have a strong alliance with business as well as the unions. You have got to be very much in the centre ground on things like public sector reform.

Any action taken will be against the terrorist network of Bin Laden.... As for the Taleban, they can surrender the terrorists or face the consequences - and again in any action the aim will be to eliminate their military hardware, cut off their finances, disrupt their supplies, target their troops, not civilians.

I think everyone's had their pound of flesh and now it's time to move on.

As so often before, on the courage and determination of British men and women, serving our country, the fate of many nations rests.

Stirring is OK. It just depends what happens in the end.