During my campaign, people of my age and younger said consistently that they would not vote because their votes simply no longer matter and because no government or member of Parliament cared a whit about their problems and their striving for employment. Charles Kennedy agecampaigncare share on social
I don't actually subscribe to the view that all power corrupts. But absolute power - when secured on the back of massive parliamentary majorities, which don't reflect the balance of political opinion in the country - can corrupt absolutely. Charles Kennedy absoluteabsolutelyback share on social
We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the expense of our civil liberties and the basic tenets of our legal system. Charles Kennedy badbasicbritain share on social
The terrorist seeks to smash the most fundamental liberty of all: the right to lead our everyday lives on the basic assumption of safety. Charles Kennedy assumptionbasiceveryday Change image and share on social
Political parties need to look at the different kinds of support that people may need, suited to their way of life, and provide cost-effective solutions. Charles Kennedy costeffectivekind Change image and share on social
The most special relationships, in my experience, are based on a combination of trust and mutual respect. Charles Kennedy basecombinationexperience Change image and share on social
There is always a temptation for governments: see a problem and announce a quick fix. Charles Kennedy announcefixgovernment Change image and share on social
With every day that passes, David Blunkett becomes more insensitive in his language and more intemperate in his actions. Charles Kennedy actionblunkettdavid Change image and share on social
There stands no contradiction between giving voice to legitimate anxiety and at the same time, as and when exchange of fire commences, looking to the rest of the country, as well as all of us in the House, to give full moral support to our forces. Charles Kennedy anxietycommencecontradiction share on social
I think you've got to like people. There are MPs who are either painfully shy or who don't like public speaking or don't socialise very well, and you just think this must be the worst job in the world for them. Charles Kennedy badhavejob share on social
