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We have always been a great national party, with views on all the main issues. We recognise that what matters to people most are those things that affect their daily lives: schools, hospitals, transport and law and order and we have plenty to say about them.

I've been in Parliament since 1983, and I've been involved in many issues over the time.

I've been a member of the Labour Party sixty five years, and I remain in it, but I think it's all about campaigning for justice and peace, and if you do that, you get a lot of support.

People know where I stand in the Labour party and what I believe in.

What I enjoy doing is challenging stereotypes of what people believe a Tory must be. You don't have to say every Tory is in it for themselves - it's pathetic caricaturing that has no place in the 21st century, and if we can challenge that stereotype, then great.

People in New Hampshire know that I'll talk thoughtfully, substantively about any issue.

We are all in the Labour party because we want the Labour party to be a vehicle for social change. There is a thirst for debate in the party, and all those who have joined haven't joined without a purpose.

I have considered voting Conservative because I am so against the Labour party.

Irrespective of any political party, I am a supporter of good people who want to do something for the society.

Throughout my political life, I've not been a stranger to controversy.