The interests of big corporations have so permeated government that its major decisions are indistinguishable from the boardroom demands of the leading… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
If people need homes then put councils and building workers to work to build them, buy up the empty ones and stop… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
New Labour has deregulated, liberalised and privatised - but every time the private sector fails it is the taxpayer who pays. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
In 1985, as a community activist and GLC councillor, I organised the first ever public meeting to explain the threat of a… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
We stand in the centre ground of the Labour party and our traditions. The policies we are advocating go right back to… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
I would like Leveson Part Two. I think Leveson was a good exercise. That is why the Tories blocked it, because it… — John McDonnell Accountability Copy Share Image
If bitter party name-calling turns people off then smear politics just destroys all credibility in the aims of politicians, the role of… — John McDonnell People Copy Share Image
We want to be absolutely clear to the people what we are about. No backroom deals whatsoever and we're not going to… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
There'll be creative business leaders but actually, when it comes down to it, they can't do anything unless they're part of a… — John McDonnell Business Copy Share Image
If we as a party are serious about devolution, then we must respect councils and nations enough to determine their own agenda. — John McDonnell Devolution Copy Share Image
I am categorically opposed to any fees for education - and I have voted and campaigned against their introduction at every stage. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
I think that I was the first MP to call for the nationalisation of Northern Rock, although that is hardly surprising because… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
A fairer system bases itself on actual outcomes - if you earn more you pay more, through progressive income tax. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
If we are to depression-proof our economy we may need to pay more attention to the radical ideas and policies of those… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Our objectives are socialist. That means an irreversible shift in the balance of power and wealth in favour of working people. — John McDonnell Balance Copy Share Image
How many times have we seen politicians in office become cut off from the outside world and become unaware that the world… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
I've always honestly and openly said I believe in a united Ireland, but the point was to try and get to a… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Parties don't lose overnight, there is a gradual erosion of their base and electoral machine, which leads to sometimes cataclysmic defeat. — John McDonnell Computers Copy Share Image
Getting political representation is important, but change comes through using direct action, campaigning, and trade unions. — John McDonnell Action Copy Share Image
Conservatives claim they are 'one nation' Tories when they have actually been a government for the 1% who have undermined our economic… — John McDonnell Conservatives Copy Share Image
