Ed Balls

We have come to the edge of the abyss and now it is time for a bold step forward. There is a political view that the tougher you are, the more credible you are.

The thing about politics is to plan 10 years ahead, and assume every year is your last.

You could get a cheer by saying: 'Let's withdraw from Afghanistan', but I don't think that's where the public's at. It wouldn't be responsible.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

I cannot cook to save my life. I'm really frighteningly useless, when you get down to it.