You've got to demonstrate you're capable of developing policies but, more importantly, you're capable of implementing them. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
We need an NHS with fewer managers, fewer contractors and more power (rather than choice) to patients - with the input of… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Producing more reams of detailed policies that have marginal and limited effects on our society is futile. — 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
A fairer system bases itself on actual outcomes - if you earn more you pay more, through progressive income tax. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Nationally, unrestrained Heathrow expansion has prevented the balanced development of regional airports and their economies and the planning of an integrated transport… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
The New Labour political elite has long conspired to secure a so-called 'smooth transition' for Blair's successor. This would amount to little… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
If we need more demand in the economy then protect people in work and raise the incomes of those on low incomes… — 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
Going to university is, and should be, so much more than a mechanical process of grinding out a degree qualification for a pre-determined career… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
The arrogant view that young people don't count because they don't vote has thankfully been smashed for ever. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Well organised displays of spontaneous support is one of the New Labour machine's specialities. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Labour will only survive in government if we can restore the sense of mission upon which it was founded. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
The spread of information technology and the long-term decline in the cost of computing power have created opportunities that simply did not exist before.… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
When I left school I went onto the shop floor, working 12-hour shifts in a TV factory. My workmates were sharp, skilled and all… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
The New Labour political elite has long conspired to secure a so-called 'smooth transition' for Blair's successor. This would amount to little more than… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
If the government is injecting public money, it should also take the right to oversee board appointments, executive pay, and future business operations. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Only the political process offers the real prospect of a united Ireland at peace with itself. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Producing more reams of detailed policies that have marginal and limited effects on our society is futile. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
There are some lines in the sand you just do not cross. Undermining basic civil liberties by locking people up for long periods without… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Political rivalry is one thing but personal smear campaigns scrape the barrel of political infighting. — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
