Age Quote by Charles Kennedy
“The quicker we get rid of the lobby system the better for all of us. I don't think in this day and age it is tenable to have these nods and winks, and on-the-record and off-the-record briefings.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate, UK House of Commons, 2005
Advocates removing informal political lobbying to increase transparency and fairness in governance.
In simple terms: Eliminate secret lobbying for fairness.
Key Takeaway
Demand open, accountable decision‑making.
Themes
politics
transparency
accountability
reform
Mood
critical
determined
hopeful
Type
political
reform
When to use this quote
- legislative sessions
- policy negotiations
- government contracts
- public consultations
Key Concepts
lobbying
institutional integrity
public trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance necessary expertise with openness?
- What safeguards replace informal influence?
A Different Perspective
Political realities often involve informal networks that are hard to eradicate completely.
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