Skip to content

Asks Quote by Jeremy Corbyn

“Margaret [Hodge] is obviously entitled to do what she wishes to do. I would ask her to think for a moment, a Tory prime minister resigned, Britain's voted to leave the European Union, there are massive political issues to be addressed, is it really a good idea to start a big debate in the Labour…” quote by Jeremy Corbyn
Download Open image
“Margaret [Hodge] is obviously entitled to do what she wishes to do. I would ask her to think for a moment, a Tory prime minister resigned, Britain's voted to leave the European Union, there are massive political issues to be addressed, is it really a good idea to start a big debate in the Labour Party when I was elected less than a year ago with a very large mandate not from MPs, I fully concede and understand that, but from the party members as a whole.”

Jeremy Corbyn

About This Quote

Source Speech: Labour Party Conference, 2015, United Kingdom

The speaker urges caution, initiating internal debates amid major national issues and a recent electoral mandate.

In simple terms: Think before starting big debates during critical times.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize pressing national matters over internal party debates.

Themes

politics leadership decisionmaking

Mood

concerned strategic

Type

political advisory

When to use this quote

  • parliamentary sessions
  • party conferences
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

democraticprocess strategicplanning publicpolicy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should leaders balance party issues with national crises?
  • When is it appropriate to delay internal debates?
A Different Perspective

Balancing internal party dynamics with national responsibilities can be challenging.

3.1 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Jeremy Corbyn

Explore all 136 Jeremy Corbyn quotes

More Asks quotes

Browse all 7,138 Asks quotes