“There's a heresy which is perpetuated by film school that to be a great director…” — Ken Loach

Those in power always try to distort reality, to suit their needs and keep things safe.

The European Union is an institution that is in the interest of big business, not the European people. So it's understandable that some people thought we should leave.

Jeremy Corbyn's election was the most hopeful thing since the Labour Party began. He's the first Labour leader who's ever stood on the picket line along with workers.

Preparation is really important for actors; they need to know who they are, where they're from, and the experiences up to the point that we make the film.