“In part because of my own journey from a council estate in East London...” — Wes Streeting Quote

“In part because of my own journey from a council estate in East London to a seat in the House of Commons, and in part because my adolescence took place during an economic boom and the advent of new technology, I had assumed that over time we would all become better off and, as the white wristbands told us, we would 'Make Poverty History.'”

“We need a comprehensive strategy to bring about an end to the Syrian civil war and defeat Isis.”

“The vast majority of Labour members are decent people, but I think there is a small number of anti-Semites.”

“'Lives' is one of those books I should really have written when I was younger. It is the classic childhood, adolescence, breakthrough-into-maturity book. Every beginning writer has that material - and after that, you're not sure what you can do.”

“Make no mistake, adolescence is a war. No one gets out unscathed.”

“Childhood and adolescence are nothing but milestones: You grow taller, advance to new grades, and get your period, your driver's license, and your diploma. Then, in your 20s and 30s, you romance potential partners, find jobs, and learn to support yourself.”