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I Can Hardly Think Of An Occasion When I've Got Into A Stand-up Fight With Any Political Opponent. I've Got My Views, People Know What They Are, They Can Agree Or They Can Choose To Disagree. I'm Not Going To Waste Time Just Rubbishing Everybody Else.

I Believe That Access To A University Education Should Be Based On The Ability To Learn, Not What People Can Afford. I Think There Is No More Nauseating A Sight Than Politicians Pulling Up The Ladder Of Opportunity Behind Them.

We Should Have High Expectations Of Our Children, But Politicians Should Not Tell Teachers How To Meet Them.

To Run An Effective Political Party You Need A Degree Of Tribalism, It's The Glue That Holds Everyone Together.

Music And Politics Are In Essence About Communication. Without Over-stretching The Analogy I Do Feel A Sense Of Rhythm Is Important In Getting Your Message Across.