Abortion Quote by Ann Widdecombe
“If any further proof were needed that the Liberal Democrats live up to neither part of their name, then the treatment of Roman Catholic Robert Flello would have provided it. They were glad enough to have him when he defected from Labour but have now deselected him because he supports neither abortion nor gay marriage.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UK Parliament debate, 2020, House of Commons
She critiques Liberal Democrats for inconsistency, citing a Catholic politician’s deselection over social issues.
In simple terms: She says the party fails its name by dropping a candidate.
Key Takeaway
Question party consistency.
Themes
politics
party loyalty
social values
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- party nominations
- public statements
- media analysis
Key Concepts
political hypocrisy
identity politics
Questions to Reflect On
- Should parties prioritize ideology over electability?
- How do personal beliefs affect political alignment?
A Different Perspective
Party decisions may be strategic, not purely ideological.
