British - Politician | November 25, 1959 - June 1, 2015
We must restore faith in politics. Reform of the House of Lords is only one part of the answer, but it is a vital one.
Charles Kennedy
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A smaller-size party and parliamentary membership does not necessarily equate to lesser demands; if anything, the opposite can be the case.
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As a Scot, representing a Scottish constituency for almost the past 25 years, I do not harbour an overweening ambition to pronounce on each and every matter exclusively English.
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As someone who has led his party through two general elections, I have not always been immune from feeling the pressure of electioneering tactics.
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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.
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The growing influence of focus groups means we are all in danger of being excessively cowed by their feedback.
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Public perception of the Westminster arena, with all its posturings, does little to engender a sense of voter belief.
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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.
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It is my determination that we, as a party, continue to make that fundamental restatement of liberal values in the politics of our country.
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It is the government's fundamental duty to ensure the security of every individual citizen.
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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.
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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.
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