Quotes

Politics is not only about image. I suspect that if it was I would not be the deputy prime minister.

The Tories are so green they are recycling their leaders.

I'm told some Tory MPs think ethics is a county near Middlesex.

For too many Tories, morality means not getting caught.

I know there's a media storm against me. They don't like me and to be quite honest I don't like them.

The best slogan he (Brian Mawhinney) could think up for their conference next week is Life's better under the Tories. Sounds to me like one of Steven Norris's chat up lines.

There's something you should know about Brian Mawhinney, in case you bump into him. He always get very ratty if you don't call him Doctor. This began to puzzle me, since he's the only doctor I've ever met who makes everyone feel sick.

Sad to hear of Jimmy Savile's death. Tireless fundraiser and a real character.

If you're a comedian and avoid tax, the Tories condemn you. If you're a millionaire donor and avoid tax, you get a peerage!

I've always felt very proud of Wales and being Welsh... I was born in Wales, went to school in Wales and my mother was Welsh. I'm Welsh. It's my place of birth, my country.