We need a liberal agenda in which government resists the temptation to interfere in the lives of individuals but is equally determined to play an active role where creative action can advance the liberties of all. Charles Kennedy actionactiveadvance 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
My approach is always to try to be straight with people, especially about what my party can achieve. Charles Kennedy achieveapproachparty Change image and share on social
The quicker we get rid of the lobby system the better for all of us. I don't think in this day and age it is tenable to have these nods and winks, and on-the-record and off-the-record briefings. Charles Kennedy agebriefingday Change image and share on social
We would all rather see Iraq resolved successfully. Charles Kennedy iraqresolvesuccessfully 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
To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together. Charles Kennedy degreeeffectiveglue Change image and share on social
Professionally I would say taking up my constituents' problems is something I continue to enjoy after 22 years as an MP. Charles Kennedy constituentcontinueenjoy Change image and 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
Politics is much too serious to be taken too seriously; equally, there are many aspects of it so laughable as to be lamentable. Charles Kennedy aspectequallylamentable Change image and share on social
