Politics is much too serious to be taken too seriously equally, there are many aspects of it so laughable as to be lamentable.

The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.

I am genuinely not an over-the-top kind of person about politics or anything else.

Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions.

Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.

Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success.