Government Quote by Anthony Crosland

We just have to be crystal clear that if we were to abandon all the reforms made over some very painful years in the…

— Patricia Hewitt

The only time that Labour has convincingly come from opposition to win has been in 1997 in the post-war period. And to do that…

— Clive Lewis

Labour is at its best when we understand how the country has changed and we adapt to new circumstances.

— Sadiq Khan

“The Labour party on the whole has not been a very effective opposition since the election, partly because it spent months and months electing…

— Eric Hobsbawm

Being a Labour home secretary in the 21st century means fighting a constant battle against both extreme Right and Left.

— David Blunkett

With Keir Starmer's leadership, we have shown the strength and determination to change the Labour party. In power, we will show the strength and…

— Rachel Reeves

“The right of the labour movement, to be honest, has no ideas of any compelling quality, except the instinct for short-term political survival. It…

— Stuart Hall

And it seems to me in that experience may lie at least some of the clues for policy development perhaps constitutional changes as well…

— Patricia Hewitt

British politics is more nuanced. Part of the problem with New Labour is that they are a moving target.

— Rory Bremner

We are keenly in sympathy with the representatives of Labour. We have too few of them in the House of Commons. The Liberal party,…

— Henry Campbell-Bannerman

What I've said in the past is that I want the Labour Party to approach this matter on the basis of unity.

— Ron Davies

In these difficult times, when tough decisions are required, the differences between Labour and the Tories are becoming much clearer. One party believes in…

— Lucy Powell