There's something in people's character, particularly the British character, about unfairness. They don't like it. — 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
Many argue that graduates earn a 'premium' because of their education, and should have to pay their way. I agree, and that's… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
When governments fail us, what else can people do except take to direct action? When corporate power can so dominate government policy-making… — 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… — 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
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
People realise that if Labour is to fulfil its founding goal of transforming our economic and political system into a more equal,… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
Politicians have patronised and talked down to us all when it comes to our economy, but ordinary working people have to manage… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
If corporations and rich people who made fortunes out of us during the boom are not paying their fair share then reform… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
It may sound corny in a cynical age but literally generations of our people have given much of their lives to establishing… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
When you talk to people about their practical life, for example when they're at work, like the rail industry, the RMT members… — 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
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 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 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
