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
It must be a judge - never a politician - who decides whether someone is to be locked up. Charles Kennedy decidejudgelock Change image and share on social
If British troops are committed to action, then the nation will, of course, support them. Their courage and skill is not in doubt. Charles Kennedy actionbritishcommit Change image and share on social
I'm a lifelong believer in trade unionism. Charles Kennedy believerlifelongtrade Change image and share on social
The House of Lords has many fine aspects, but at its heart, it is a betrayal of the core democratic principle that those in the enlightened world hold so dear - that those who make the laws of the land should be elected by those who must obey those laws. Charles Kennedy aspectbetrayalcore share on social
By common consent, most European countries support the maintenance of robust welfare states and are comfortable with taxation systems that support them. Charles Kennedy comfortablecommonconsent Change image and share on social
When power is exercised exclusively at the centre, the result is rigidity of rules and alienation of the people subject to those rules. Charles Kennedy alienationcentreexclusively Change image and share on social
We need less theoretical debate and more practical application and acknowledgment of what Europe can and does do so that it is brought home to people in a relevant way. Charles Kennedy acknowledgmentapplicationbring Change image and share on social
As someone who has led his party through two general elections, I have not always been immune from feeling the pressure of electioneering tactics. Charles Kennedy electionelectioneerfelt Change image and 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
