Skip to content

Being Quote by Jo Swinson

“Being an MP is quite a strange job, because you do it in two different places. Half the time I'm in Westminster and the other half I'm in my constituency and the job is different in both of them.” quote by Jo Swinson — Download Open image

“Being an MP is quite a strange job, because you do it in two different places. Half the time I'm in Westminster and the other half I'm in my constituency and the job is different in both of them.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.1 out of 5 (5 ratings)

Being Different places Job Strange Time Two

More by Jo Swinson

If you're going for an interview, you will dress smartly and look the part, that is absolutely fine, but it's just the level to…

Image

When I was pregnant during my time in Parliament, I was frequently asked by the media how I would manage being an MP and…

Image

Having studied politics doesn't necessarily give you political nous.

Image

I knock on lots of doors, but you don't reach everyone that way - Twitter is just one of many ways of keeping in touch.

Research shows that when children have no body confidence at school they're less likely to put their hand up in class and ask a…

Image

Much of political decision-making concentrates power in the hands of those already inside the circle, who tend to be men. Excluding women may not…

Image

We champion freedom - but Brexit will mean the next generation is less free to live, work and love across Europe.

Image

I still have a good girl deep inside, but also recognise that it's worth saying things people will disagree with or get annoyed.

Image

I am so glad that as a party the Liberal Democrats are united in our resolve to fight for staying in the EU -…

Image

As minister for business and minister for women and equalities, it is clear to me that promoting equality of opportunity simply makes good business…

Image

The rise of populism has steadily coalesced movements of millions of people around its divisive us-against-them rhetoric, motivating so many more people to become…

Image

Equalities issues are a key part of the Liberal Democrats and under my leadership we would push for them at every opportunity - whether…

Image

Explore all 100 Jo Swinson quotes

More Being quotes

Because of the womb being a central phenomenon in the feminine body, the whole psychology of woman differs: she is non-aggressive, non-inquiring, non-questioning, non-doubting,…

Image

Philosopher is a dictator who modifies accepted standards with his thoughts.

Image

There is something magical about being able to feel somebody. And that is something that has always moved me with music.

Image

I love being in Malibu. It's so cool there, and the water is just, it's nice and, and I love the beach. And I…

Image

I talk to my mates about our kids, being too tired and being worn out.

Holly Willoughby

Image

I love to fish. I love the peacefulness of being around the water.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Image

When you're in your twenties and starting out, the problem is that you care about being cool. Being older, I can care less about…

Image

I am tired of our characters being so incomplete. When do we ever save the day in a film? When does a Latino actor…

Image

Being a new mother is a blessing.

Image

I think I've had the longest career of strength, focus, and still being able to sell records. I think I'm that guy. I'm still blessed with the opportunity to make music and pass out a message like, 'Life is good,' to the world.

If we accept being talked to any kind of a way, then we are telling ourselves we are not quite worth the best. And…

Image

Having small children and being an investigative reporter would seem like a difficult mix, but it worked well for me. I was often working…

Image

Browse all 18,141 Being quotes