I believe when the country feels threatened it is important that we are seen to be working together to find an appropriate structure for dealing with terrorists in our midst. Charles Kennedy countrydealfelt Change image and share on social
It is true that I entered parliament at the age of 23, and have now been representing the people of my constituency for over twenty years. Charles Kennedy ageconstituencyenter 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
Whatever the eventual judgment, the political implications of Hutton are already clear. A devastating indictment of Labour in power - and of our political system itself. Charles Kennedy cleardevastateeventual Change image and share on social
Further Education should be about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay - everyone who is able should have the opportunity, regardless of their family background. I don't want to see students struggling with huge debts or frightened off even going to university in the first place. Charles Kennedy abilitybackgrounddebt share on social
I believe that our country is a richer, more vibrant society precisely because it is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic society. Charles Kennedy countryethnicmulti Change image and share on social
Labour politicians for generations have fought to bring democracy to the House of Lords. Charles Kennedy bringdemocracyfight Change image and share on social
Tony Blair took us to war in Iraq on the basis of the supposed threat of Saddam's weapons of mass destruction. Charles Kennedy basisblairdestruction Change image and share on social
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
Westminster is a jungle - and the hunter can always smell fear on its prey. Charles Kennedy fearhunterjungle Change image and share on social