Labour politicians for generations have fought to bring democracy to the House of Lords. Charles Kennedy bringdemocracyfight Change image and share on social
I did not dwell on the issue of Europe during either the 2001 or the 2005 campaigns - despite it being a pivotal personal concern and despite seeing it as something of a litmus test for liberal democracy. Charles Kennedy campaignconcerndemocracy share on social
Soon after the 1997 election, I argued that there was no inverse law of political gravity which said that everything which went down had to come back up. Charles Kennedy arguebackelection Change image and share on social
This country has a proud history of opening its doors to generations of people fleeing personal persecution, civil unrest and war. Charles Kennedy civilcountrydoor Change image and share on social
I know from my own parents how important active older people are to a local community. Charles Kennedy activecommunityimportant Change image and 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
When I started knocking on Highland doors in May 1983, two things struck me more than any other. First was the sheer depth of hostility towards the Tories in general. Second was the particular hostility towards Margaret Thatcher and her local ministerial spear-carrier, energy minister and incumbent MP of 13 years' standing, Hamish Gray. Charles Kennedy carrierdepthdoor share on social
We Liberal Democrats believe in dialogue. We believe in cooperation with both sides of industry and between both sides of industry. And we believe in the language of cooperation. We reject the language of confrontation. Charles Kennedy confrontationcooperationdemocrat share on social
We believe that government in Britain should be working to restore our reputation on the international stage after Iraq and engage better within Europe. Charles Kennedy britainengageeurope Change image and share on social
I do think there is a great deal of caricature around the House of Commons. It is just that kind of place. Charles Kennedy caricaturecommondeal Change image and share on social