People who feel alienated have little trust in the institutions of our society. This adds to the wider sense of disaffection and makes it more difficult for our politics to work. — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
Our history tells us that public institutions evolve through a process of bargaining between the state and groups in society. — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
We will need to work hard to break the cynicism, talk straight and rebuild trust in politics. — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
And being in the EU has given Britain a stronger voice in the world. Britain leads in Europe, from trade to climate change, from… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
The Tories claim that they have changed. Their stance on foxhunting makes it absolutely clear that they haven't. They know the public doesn't agree… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
The problem is that the global arms trade is entirely free of international regulation. In a world in which the flow of consumer goods… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
When it comes to whether Britain should remain in the European Union, almost all political parties and traditions - Labour, the Greens, Liberal Democrats,… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
The thing that worries me more than anything else is losing faith in the capacity of politics to change things. I don't mean scepticism,… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
When it comes to jobs, investment, growth, security and our influence in the world we are clearly stronger in Europe. But we are also… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
In short, corruption destroys the 'deal' - the bargain - between the citizen and the state; and it harms the poorest most. — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
I spent 20 years working for the trade union movement before becoming a Labour MP. I'm proud to have done both jobs. — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
I'm really keen to see a Labour government because there are many things to be done, not least pursuing a sensible Brexit and not… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
All countries will feel the increasing effects of dangerous climate change and it is those least able to bear it who are already being… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
As each tree falls so does the earth's ability to heal itself and to adapt to the effects of our changing climate — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
