Come Quote by Dennis Skinner
“I was elected by people voting Labour! The idea that you come to Parliament and the first thing you do is that you're hand in hand with Tories and Liberals - I can't understand it! I came here and I made my mind up that I wasn't going to collaborate with the people I'd fought against in the election. It wasn't a difficult thing.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Speech: House of Commons, 1992
He refuses to cooperate with political opponents, insisting on ideological purity over compromise.
In simple terms: He rejects collaboration with rivals.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to principles, but consider pragmatic alliances.
Themes
politics
principles
collaboration
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legislative negotiations
- party leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
ideological rigidity
partisan division
Questions to Reflect On
- Is absolute purity worth legislative gridlock?
- When should compromise be acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Rigid stances can hinder effective governance.
