I was a weedy kid, not like one of those working-class men who can accommodate not being academically clever by physical strength and prowess.

I would like all newspapers to become workers' co-operatives.

I'm an emotional person; I do occasionally shed a tear.

I'm more interested in politicians who deal with human rights in their own country rather than lecture the rest of the world.

I've always been a workaholic. I reckon, on average, I've had less than one day a year off in my working career.

I've never declined to do an interview.

If women had never been given the right to vote, then Labour would have won every election after the war.

If you are running a city you must focus on day-to-day problems.

Jewish voters are not one homogenous block.

Most kids don't get to go their parents' wedding.

Most people are not shocked that I am occasionally rude to journalists. They are probably amazed I don't punch one in the face.

Most people wouldn't want to marry a politician.

Most politicians aren't allowed to express themselves any more.

My administration will tackle these issues in consultation with the black communities of London.

My main income is from speaking.

My only regret is the media's obsession with the past.

My political beliefs are my moral, quasi-religious framework.

Politics is not a healthy lifestyle.

Polling in a general election is pretty accurate, because turnout is usually high.

Press TV is one of the few TV channels anywhere in the West that fairly presents the Palestinian case.