British Quote by Clare Short

Westminster's hardly a billboard for people-centred politics. Given its makeup, the term 'Commons' is pretty ironic, too.

— Caroline Lucas

Think of a public library, worth more for those who cannot afford numerous books. Think of a public waterway or fishing ground. All types…

— Guy Standing

I'm impatient not with the House of Commons as an institution, but with the way in which it is operated. This doesn't prove I…

— Pierre Trudeau

I do think there is a great deal of caricature around the House of Commons. It is just that kind of place.

— Charles Kennedy

“Commons People takes a look at the day-to-day lives of our MPs, examining what motivates them, who inspires them, what they do to relax,…

— Tony Russell

The House Of Commons has never been a tea-party. It consists of strong-minded, often very idealistic people, who are trying to accomplish something for…

— John Allen Fraser

The House of Commons is a great unwieldy body, which requires great Art and some Cordials to keep it loyal.

— Henry Pelham

Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it does a great deal of harm.

— Oscar Wilde

It excites world wonder in the Parliamentary countries that we should build a Chamber, starting afresh, which can only seat two-thirds of its Members.…

— Winston Churchill

I have always been a House of Commons man.

— John Diefenbaker

If ever I left the House of Commons it would be because I wanted to spend more time on politics.

— Tony Benn

Many must think the House of Commons is completely bound by tradition when they see us at work in the Chamber - but nothing…

— Lindsay Hoyle