We are not directly involved in Syria. But we will be working with our partners in the European Union and at the United Nations to see if we can persuade the Syrian authorities to go, as I say, more in that direction of respect for democracy and human rights.

I have always thought that foreign-policy idealism has to be tempered with realism.

The total economy of Latin America is bigger than China.

As far as I'm aware, everybody in the shadow cabinet accepts that there's a compelling case on climate change and a strong scientific case.

I still agree with the invasion of Iraq. I don't agree with most of the decisions that accompanied it.

I don't think my principles change. I think the way in which you apply those principles to modern society changes.

For the security of the UK, it matters a lot for Somalia to become a more stable place.