The trouble for lots of politicians is they worry so much about everybody liking every single thing that they do. — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
Political books are so often written from the perspective of the politicians, not from the point of view of the people. — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
Regardless of how people love to deride politicians, democracy is not an easy gig. My decisions, views and heartfelt principles are dismissed… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
The desire to look strong and decisive, instead of looking human, is the fatal flaw of so many politicians, and I will… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
In short, that politicians do or don't have families should no longer have any bearing on their abilities to hold office or… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
Being in France means that I am surrounded by examples of nationalised services that work. — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
Any MP who deals with immigration a huge amount, which I do, is going to worry about giving powers to the executive to change… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
I made a decision to stop feeling envious of other people, to crack on with my life and stop comparing myself with others. — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
I have felt the force of what governments can do. I remember my elder son being in the first cohort of kids who got… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
All my life I've been interested in politics. I went on the miners march when I was six months old. My parents are really… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
If we reduce the minimum voting age to 16, as we should, then people could be auto-registered when they are issued with a national… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
The Labour party is not perfect but I have seen in my own life how it is the greatest vehicle for positive hopeful social… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
I like to go camping with my kids. I've got an amazing group of friends. Just like any 30-year-old woman I like to go… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
I'm a believer in forgiveness. I have worked with people who have been in gangs and now dedicate their lives to helping inner city… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
Lisa Nandy is absolutely right that we need to devolve economic power away from Westminster and learn from what Labour councils around the country… — Jess Phillips Copy Share Image
