Two very young boys were fighting in a school playground. After a teacher had separated the boys they were asked to explain their behaviour. Looking at the teacher through eyes filled with tears one of the children said that it was because his mum had been stolen by the other child's dad. It's a story that really affects me every time I think about it. And it's a true story because it reflects the pain and hurt of hundreds of thousands of children in our country every year.
Some people say that the family is changing.
I don't believe that. I fear it's breaking down. The strength of the family is crucial to the nation's future. In the family we learn moral responsibilities which we then apply to every aspect of community, national and international life. Well, in the next Conservative Party manifesto there will be policies to promote marriage.