I find no contradiction between being a Highlander, a Scot, a citizen of the U.K. and a citizen of the European Union at one and the same time. Charles Kennedy citizencontradictioneuropean Change image and share on social
Politicians are good at saying how Government must do more, but we must also think carefully about where Government should do less. Charles Kennedy carefullygoodgovernment Change image and share on social
As Liberal Democrats and proponents of federalism, we must put our heads above the parapet and recapture and disseminate the true meaning of federalism. We have to win the vocabulary before we succeed in the vision. Charles Kennedy democratdisseminatefederalism share on social
The government's instinct is to shroud itself in secrecy - to act like the office of a president instead of as a collective cabinet government held to account by the elected House of Commons. Charles Kennedy accountactcabinet Change image and share on social
The growing influence of focus groups means we are all in danger of being excessively cowed by their feedback. Charles Kennedy cowdangerexcessively Change image and share on social
There are hard choices to be made in balancing the country's security and an individual's liberties. But it is a choice that has to be faced. Charles Kennedy balancechoicecountry Change image and share on social
Useful lessons can be learned from our more successful local authorities - as you move into government, it is even more imperative to communicate speedily and persuasively with your members and your voters. Charles Kennedy authoritycommunicategovernment share on social
To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together. Charles Kennedy degreeeffectiveglue Change image and share on social
Westminster is a jungle - and the hunter can always smell fear on its prey. Charles Kennedy fearhunterjungle Change image and share on social
Politics is much too serious to be taken too seriously; equally, there are many aspects of it so laughable as to be lamentable. Charles Kennedy aspectequallylamentable Change image and share on social
