I regret the time and resources needed to undertake this but... it is right to lay this accusation to rest.

We have put over £2bn in the last three years into counter-terrorism and we are developing the electronic border surveillance and identity cards

I have always been honest about my recollection of events.

When I'm in London I do have the convenience of being close to St James Park which is also good for me because it gives me an excuse to get out and get some much needed exercise!

I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.

I can hear people smile.

I love the walk although my security team weren't too sure to begin with but I was anxious to be able to lead a near normal life. Whilst walking I do get the chance to meet people and keep in touch.

I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn't get past Dover without being shot.

It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.

Strengthening our identity is one way or reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being.

But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.

A woman with romance in her life lived as grandly as a queen, because her heart was treasured.

I learned early on that 'rabbi' means teacher, not priest.

There is no general doctrine which is not capable of eating out our morality if unchecked by the deep-seated habit of direct fellow-feeling with individual fellow-men.

There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and the tired man who wants a book to read.

If you have a good story idea, don't assume it must form a prose narrative. It may work better as a play, a screenplay or a poem. Be flexible.

Pride, like humility, is destroyed by one's insistence that he possesses it.

I always wanted to be a fashion designer so I just have to remember that as long as I'm doing it I'm living the dream.

Knowledge and power in the city; peace and decency in the country.

I just think [Gangster Party Line] is funny and stupid and all the dudes in it are real dudes. It's just a funny construction.

A gardener's life is full of sweets and sours; He gets the sunshine when he needs the showers.