Quotes by Charles Kennedy

Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain’s success.

The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.

I am genuinely not an over-the-top kind of person about politics or anything else.

Yes, you need substance in politics – but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions.

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.

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

I should do something about the cigarettes I quite accept that it’s bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.

I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education.

My health is good and it’s up to me to keep it that way.

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