One of the most important things in politics is you've got to keep your mind infinitely curious and alive to what is happening differently.

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

I still think the world is better off and safer without Saddam Hussein.

Conflict is not inevitable, but disarmament is... everyone now accepts that if there is a default by Saddam the international community must act to enforce its will.

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

I will do what it takes to help Ed Miliband win general election.

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.