I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential. Charles Kennedy absolutelyacceptbad Change image and share on social
For any new leader of any party at any given time it takes time if you are not in government to establish yourself. Charles Kennedy establishgovernmentleader Change image and share on social
It is my determination that we, as a party, continue to make that fundamental restatement of liberal values in the politics of our country. Charles Kennedy continuecountrydetermination Change image and share on social
That 1983 general election contained the telltale seeds of eventual Scottish Tory self-destruction. Charles Kennedy containdestructionelection Change image and share on social
When it comes to our public services, decentralisation means giving power back to those on the front line - our doctors, nurses, teachers and physiotherapists, and our locally elected officials. Charles Kennedy backdecentralisationdoctor Change image and share on social
We'll need to revise the tired assumption that people automatically become more conservative as they grow older. Charles Kennedy assumptionautomaticallyconservative Change image and 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
Britain is a European power. We cannot change our geography. Our involvement in the politics of European cooperation is one of necessity. Our wealth and our security depend upon it. Charles Kennedy britainchangecooperation Change image and share on social
As I spread my wings in politics, I discovered many Thatcher voters down south who were the same kind of people who loathed her in Scotland. They were puzzled by the Scots' antipathy, given the Falklands war and the strong militaristic history of the Highlands and elsewhere. Charles Kennedy antipathydiscoverfalklands 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