I've always been opposed myself to prisoners having the vote.

The low carbon economy is at the leading edge of a structural shift now taking place globally...

We have to face the reality of climate change. It is arguably the biggest threat we are facing today.

Iran's continued, widespread persecution of ethnic minorities, human rights defenders and political prisoners is a disgrace and stands as a shameful indictment of Iran's leaders.

Gordon Brown promised to abolish boom and bust. He has kept half his promise.

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

The appalling crackdown that we witnessed in Hama and other Syrian cities on 30 and 31 July only erode the regime's legitimacy and increase resentment. In the absence of an end to the senseless violence and a genuine process of political reform, we will continue to pursue further EU sanctions.