Quotes By Charles Kennedy

I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors!

Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success.

There is no satisfaction to be derived from having had many of our arguments borne out by events.

I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education.

It is true that I entered parliament at the age of 23, and have now been representing the people of my constituency for over twenty years.

To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together.

With 24-hour news... the story moves on with the media.

The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.

Politicians are good at saying how Government must do more, but we must also think carefully about where Government should do less.

I do think there is a great deal of caricature around the House of Commons. It is just that kind of place.

You won't catch Liberal Democrats describing trade unionists as wreckers.