We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the expense of our civil liberties and the basic tenets of our legal system.
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Westminster is a jungle - and the hunter can always smell fear on its prey.
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Public perception of the Westminster arena, with all its posturings, does little to engender a sense of voter belief.
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I'm a lifelong believer in trade unionism.
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I couldn't imagine a day without music. It relaxes and stimulates me in equal measure and I hate the sound of silence - the concept, I mean, not the track by Simon and Garfunkel.
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Useful lessons can be learned from our more successful local authorities - as you move into government, it is even more imperative to communicate speedily and persuasively with your members and your voters.
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