Democratic government requires the consent of the governed.

The interests of big corporations have so permeated government that its major decisions are indistinguishable from the boardroom demands of the leading companies in each commercial sector.

If we are to depression-proof our economy we may need to pay more attention to the radical ideas and policies of those who witnessed the misery inflicted on so many during the 1930s.

The plundering for profit of the world's natural resources has threatened the very sustainability of the planet.

We need to promote employment through investment in major public works schemes to meet the U.K.'s needs.

Changing leaders is pointless if the same policies are pursued.

Producing more reams of detailed policies that have marginal and limited effects on our society is futile.

Labour will only survive in government if we can restore the sense of mission upon which it was founded.

Our supporters just want a Labour government. They want a Labour government that does what Labour governments are expected to do. They expect a Labour government to provide them, their families and their communities with the support and security they need, especially in difficult times.

To me, education is not a commodity. It is a public good, essential to any society with a claim to being civilised.