This week shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy takes the Uncut hot seat
What was the last film you saw in the cinema?
What was the last piece of music you bought?
Most recently bought - Elbow
Build a Rocket Boys by Elbow.
Which current non-Labour MP do you most admire and why?
Iain Duncan Smith. He had a terrible time as Tory leader but has had the personal strength to bounce back, which I admire. Also, even though I don’t agree with many of his reforms, he came to Glasgow and seems to have had an awakening about poverty.
Who was your first crush?
Julie Dickson aged six. We used to share our school packed lunches. Then she emigrated to Canada and broke my heart. I don’t remember getting the chance to say goodbye.
What is the best thing about being British?
Tolerance – we are not a nation of extremes.
Describe David Cameron in three words.
Confident but arrogant.
Do you believe that the message of socialism alleviating inequality will be heard in our lifetime?
Yes it will be heard, but politics is about turning words into action – that’s the bigger challenge for Labour (more…)
