David Lammy : (7)

" As the MP for an area like Tottenham you quickly learn that the factors leading to unemployment are as numerous as they are diverse. " - David Lammy

" From protecting consumers to establishing common standards and promoting free trade, the E.U. plays a central role. And nation states alone cannot tackle common threats such as climate change without the co-ordination that the E.U. and other supranational institutions provide. " - David Lammy

" My wife does all the driving. " - David Lammy

" We will not achieve gender equality in the workplace until we fix our system of parental leave. " - David Lammy

" Fathers matter. " - David Lammy

" If we want to raise the aspirations of young men, we should be praising their achievements, not talking them down. " - David Lammy

" For me, a hoodie is like a pair of slippers or pyjamas – something comfortable and well-worn that you can wear unthinkingly. Unless, of course, you happen to be a black male. " - David Lammy