Barbara Castle

I remember a big meeting with the hosiery trade in Harold's ministerial room.

And that will increasingly dawn on people. The demand for controlling the commanding heights will grow.

It was very much a cry for democratic control at that time. Above all, breaking the accomplished power of a few people to rule the lives of everybody else.

Don't listen to anybody. Nobody knows the magic bullet. If they did, they'd sell it and make a fortune. Follow your gut. Follow your instincts. Every once in a while, take a chance.

I'm quite content to spend my life helping young people find themselves. I've had my fill of politics.