Quotes About Politics

Parliament is supposed to be serious. It's not a place for jingoistic cheering.

When Cameron said to me 'you're a dinosaur,' several people in Parliament said to me 'you're trendin', Dennis, you're trendin' - and I didn't know what it meant. I know now what it is.

I am well aware of the politics of Uttar Pradesh, as I have had multiple stints as a member of Parliament. I know how politics works here.

There are occasions when obstruction in Parliament brings greater benefits to the country.

Parliament must not be told a direct untruth, but it's quite possible to allow them to mislead themselves.

Basically, I have no place in organized politics. By coming to the British Parliament, I've allowed the people to sacrifice me at the top and let go the more effective job I should be doing at the bottom.

We are in a democracy, and I think for all issues, whatever matters that the opposition may have apprehension on, there is a forum, and it is called Parliament.

I've got four lovely children, ten lovely grandchildren, and I left parliament to devote more time to politics, and I think that what is really going on in Britain is a growing sense of alienation. People don't feel anyone listens to them.

Canadians can get Parliament working again. Here's how to do that: elect more New Democrats.

Normally, people give up parliament because they want to do more business or spend more time with family. My wife said 'why don't you say you're giving up to devote more time to politics?'. And it is what I have done.

To every woman out there who thinks that they might like to get involved in politics or stand for parliament, I say go for it. If I can do it, so can you.

I've been in Parliament since 1983, and I've been involved in many issues over the time.

We have members of Parliament from all over the country, many of whom have a difference of opinion on some issues.

Is there some reason why the quality of people going into the parliament is not as high? I don't know the complete answer, but I think - in fact, I'm sure - that part of it is the increasing intrusiveness of the media - the general media and social media - into the private lives of politicians and their families.

As far as our rulers in Brussels are concerned, Her Majesty can stand for the European Parliament and vote in the elections for it. She doesn't, but she could.

I'm passionate about parliament democracy.

You don't have to be a political insider to know that Parliament, along with parts of the Government, has colluded in sabotaging Brexit.

We have never said that we want to challenge the institution of Parliament.

European Parliament should not be involved in foreign politics.

British democratic values are embedded in the primacy of parliament.

I really think a minority Parliament delivers better democracy in Canada when parties are prepared to cooperate.

Parliament was an institution of enormous standing when I was aspiring to go in. It isn't now.

We know that Singaporeans want to see an opposition in Parliament. I think they want to have a balance in Parliament; some semblance of a balance.

I'm a musician, and I'm not interested in being in the Houses of Parliament.