I am a Socialist not through reading a textbook that has caught my intellectual fancy, nor through unthinking tradition, but because I believe that, at its best, Socialism corresponds most closely to an existence that is both rational and moral. It stands for co-operation, not confrontation; for fellowship, not fear. It stands for equality, not because it wants people to be the same but because only through equality in our economic circumstances can our individuality develop properly.

I shall not rest until, once again, the destinies of our people and our party are joined together again in victory at the next general election Labour in its r…

The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.

Any parent wants the best for their children. I am not going to make a choice for my child on the basis of what is the politically correct thing to do.

Socialism is not the same as shared poverty.

We study and take as an example the Soviet system, but we are developing socialism in our country in somewhat different forms.

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.