The concept of social care was unknown. During the course of the nineteenth century state provision developed, but even in 1900, government expenditu… - Tony Blair

The Leader sets out for the people what they need and not simply what they want. Otherwise, the Leader is just a follower.

you have to be able to answer those questions plainly and clearly. There can be qualifications and “get-outs,” but the answers must remain comprehensible, because they define you. They add up to a political, not merely personal, character. This requires thought, detailed analysis and intellectual rigour. Politics is a far more intellectual business than is often realized. You may think: Well, if it’s simplicity that’s required, you don’t need a whole lot of detail. Wrong. The simplicity is not born of superficial analysis. It is simple precisely because it is the product of being worked through.

If you don’t feel safe, nothing else in your life is going to compensate for the absence of basic security.