Public perception of the Westminster arena, with all its posturings, does little to engender a sense of voter belief. Charles Kennedy arenabeliefengender Change image and share on social
I happen to consider myself a Highlander even before a Scot; I am proud to be British yet feel comfortable as a European citizen. Charles Kennedy britishcitizencomfortable Change image and share on social
Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success. Charles Kennedy affordbritaincontribute 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
Taking a principled and consistent stance over Iraq has attracted much criticism from our detractors and opponents. Charles Kennedy attractconsistentcriticism Change image and share on social
Just as we Liberal Democrats opposed the flawed logic of that war in Iraq - we will oppose the flawed government claim that we have to surrender our fundamental rights in order to improve our security. Charles Kennedy claimdemocratflawed share on social
A perennial problem that has faced the Scottish Highlands is that, time and again, too many of the more talented young people have had to move elsewhere - even abroad - through a lack of opportunities that should have been available. Charles Kennedy abroadfacehighland 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
We have a Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales, both elected by fairer votes - involving proportional representation. Charles Kennedy assemblyelectfair 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