Saddam was a threat, that the threat had to be dealt with.

The threat from Saddam Hussein and weapons of mass destruction - chemical, biological, potentially nuclear weapons capability - that threat is real.

I cannot think of any circumstances in which a government can go to war without the support of parliament.

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

The Spanish PM rang me to say: 'I have the support of only 4 per cent of the people.' I said, 'Crikey, that's even less than think Elvis Presley is still alive.'

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

What people should understand is that I adore the Labour party.