I believe in public ownership, but I have never favoured the remote nationalised model of the postwar era.

I do not own a car, and my main form of travel to Westminster and in my constituency is by bicycle. I also take my bike on trains to meetings in other parts of the country, which enables me to see other cities and the other parts of the country.

To give everyone a house and garden is very difficult in urban areas.

I am a proud trade unionist.

Life is life. Some of the wisest people you meet are sweeping our streets.