Westminster is a jungle - and the hunter can always smell fear on its prey. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Politics means facing up to hard choices and facing down prejudice, short-termism, the easy, tempting court of knee-jerk public reaction. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
It would be a tragedy if the remarkable international coalition against terrorism, successfully marshalled in the aftermath of 11 September, were to fragment over… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Speaking to numerous teachers and nurses, I am consistently struck by the sense of mission they have about their work. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Three simple words - freedom, justice and honesty. These sum up what the Liberal Democrats stand for. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
I happen to consider myself a Highlander even before a Scot; I am proud to be British yet feel comfortable as a European citizen. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Some ministers are fond of talking about a return to Victorian values. We must realise that those Victorian values are being expressed by some… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
I have never once been persuaded as to the causal link between the Iraqi regime, al-Qaeda and September 11. I do believe the impact… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Ours is a stable country. Ours is a sensible country. And ours is a fundamentally decent country. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
We need less theoretical debate and more practical application and acknowledgment of what Europe can and does do so that it is brought home… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
