So I hope women will consider a life in politics. We need women, you see. We need them. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Politicians should be judged on their actions, rather than necessarily their views on scripture. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
If there was a Liberal Democrat government, there clearly would be women in the Liberal Democrat Cabinet. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Politics now is fractured. The rising tide of nationalism and populism threatens to consume our politics. Whether it is Trump or Putin… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
As Minister for Women and Equalities, I introduced shared parental leave, extended flexible working rights and won government support to bring in… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
There are five main barriers to women entering politics - I like to think of them as the five Cs: cash, caring,… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
In the cut-throat political system we have in the UK, you have to be prepared to put your head above the parapet… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
My experience in government is there is a whole host of unintended consequences you have to think through. I can't un-know that,… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Much of the responsibility to get more women elected is down to political parties. I am proud that a third of Lib… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
But I don't feel that as a politician I'm hugely different. Obviously I have a different set of experiences that chime with… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
It's very hard for politicians to ignore even just a handful of letters about the same issue. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
While the problems facing the country are huge, it is in times of great disruption that we can make the most important… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
I'm perhaps not the most tribal of politicians. Working in a mature and adult way where you recognise what your shared goal… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
There is this big yawning gap in the middle of British politics, the Conservative and Labour parties have gone to the edges.… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
If you're going for an interview, you will dress smartly and look the part, that is absolutely fine, but it's just the level to… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
When I was pregnant during my time in Parliament, I was frequently asked by the media how I would manage being an MP and… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
I knock on lots of doors, but you don't reach everyone that way - Twitter is just one of many ways of keeping in… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Research shows that when children have no body confidence at school they're less likely to put their hand up in class and ask a… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Much of political decision-making concentrates power in the hands of those already inside the circle, who tend to be men. Excluding women may not… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
We champion freedom - but Brexit will mean the next generation is less free to live, work and love across Europe. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
I still have a good girl deep inside, but also recognise that it's worth saying things people will disagree with or get annoyed. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
I am so glad that as a party the Liberal Democrats are united in our resolve to fight for staying in the EU -… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
As minister for business and minister for women and equalities, it is clear to me that promoting equality of opportunity simply makes good business… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
The rise of populism has steadily coalesced movements of millions of people around its divisive us-against-them rhetoric, motivating so many more people to become… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Equalities issues are a key part of the Liberal Democrats and under my leadership we would push for them at every opportunity - whether… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
