If what the science tells us about climate change is correct, then unabated it will result in catastrophic consequences for our world.

I think crime is a huge issue for people. If you were living in the poorest state, and you've got drug dealers at the end of the street, and your life's in misery, and you're afraid of your kids going out the door. I mean, the job of progressive politicians is to do something about that.

Obviously it is right that the Afghans take responsibility for their own future in the end, but they need to know and feel that we are there as partners for them if they are prepared to make the necessary changes. But we should be in no doubt as to why we are in Afghanistan. We ended up there because terrorism hatched there erupted thousands of miles away in New York on Sept. 11.

Lord Cranborne told the leader of the opposition to 'back me or sack me' - he succeeded in doing both.

So actually I only got a mobile phone the day after I left being Prime Minister.

I think most people who have dealt with me think I'm a pretty straight sort of guy, and I am.

Enough of talking: It is time now to do.