It is a lack of confidence in our systems of control that can foster bigotry.
Charles Clarke quote My own political future depends on my own strength of character dealing with the points that are raised.
Charles Clarke quote I hope I will continue as home secretary.
Charles Clarke quote He [Tony Blair] did offer me other jobs - I'm not going into the detail, but he did, and I felt I shouldn't accept them because I had pledged to myself first of all, but also to the Parliament and to the country that I would resolve this problem.
Charles Clarke quote I felt angry with the situation - I didn't feel particularly angry with him as such, even though I thought he took a wrong decision. [on Tony Blair]
Charles Clarke quote The home secretary of the day should not simply be running on the bandwagon of some particular media campaign.
Charles Clarke quote I used to describe myself as tough, but not populist. Each home secretary has to decide his own style
Charles Clarke quote I do think there is a sense of Tony Blair having lost his sense of purpose and direction, so my advice to him is to recover that sense of purpose and direction and that remains the best option
Charles Clarke quote Biography
Labour MP