Quotes about "Politics & Government"

A society which is liberal democratic cannot have public policy determined upon the basis of who has got the loudest voice - or who can brings things to a halt. ”

We believe that government in Britain should improve the quality of people's lives and improve the quality of our public services in every local community. ”

Good political leadership for me involves getting the big decisions right - however difficult, however controversial, however potentially divisive - and then being able to take people with you. ”

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. ”

To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together. ”

It has been the greatest privilege of my adult and public life to have served, for 32 years, as the Member of Parliament for our local Highlands and Islands communities. ”

Political parties need to look at the different kinds of support that people may need, suited to their way of life, and provide cost-effective solutions. ”

Public perception of the Westminster arena, with all its posturings, does little to engender a sense of voter belief. ”

I can hardly think of an occasion when I've got into a stand-up fight with any political opponent. I've got my views, people know what they are, they can agree or they can choose to disagree. I'm not going to waste time just rubbishing everybody else. ”

I don't actually subscribe to the view that all power corrupts. But absolute power - when secured on the back of massive parliamentary majorities, which don't reflect the balance of political opinion in the country - can corrupt absolutely. ”