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
I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors! Charles Kennedy hearleaderoccasionally 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
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
The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected. Charles Kennedy expectpoliticthing Change image and share on social
Democracy demands trust. It demands that sense of mutual understanding. And - it's a two way street. You've got to give - as much as you take. Charles Kennedy demanddemocracygive 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
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