Quotes By Charles Kennedy

Politics is much too serious to be taken too seriously; equally, there are many aspects of it so laughable as to be lamentable.

For any new leader of any party at any given time it takes time if you are not in government to establish yourself.

I'm a lifelong believer in trade unionism.

Three simple words - freedom, justice and honesty. These sum up what the Liberal Democrats stand for.

I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors!

There is no satisfaction to be derived from having had many of our arguments borne out by events.

Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.

I believe that access to a university education should be based on the ability to learn, not what people can afford. I think there is no more nauseating a sight than politicians pulling up the ladder of opportunity behind them.

To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together.

If you were to describe me as teetotal, on behalf of my constituency I'd have to sue; that would lose me every vote in the Highlands.

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