You will find in politics that you are much exposed to the attribution of false motive. Never complain and never explain.

And humility in politics means accepting that one party doesn't have all the answers recognising that working in partnership is progress not treachery.

My college, Fitzwilliam, was pretty good but unfashionable and I lived in digs so I was not part of the cloistered 'old college' environment, which frankly was a bit intimidating. But I worked hard and settled in by exploring politics and girls.

I hate injustice, and I can't help but speak against it. But I don't want to get involved in politics.

I get asked a lot about getting into politics. I say, 'Take a look at politics. You tell me what seems appealing about that.'