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
State-building can not be imposed. Its foundation must be a shared understanding between those who govern, and those who give their consent… — Hilary Benn Copy Share Image
I grew up in a household where we talked about the state of the world over breakfast, lunch and dinner. — 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
