Quotes

I believe in being serious about politics, though not in taking myself too seriously.

What I'm not in favour of, and I think it is a very dangerous road to go down, is that the more successful and prosperous you are the more you can seek to influence the public in this country.

[on Jimmy Savile] A true and long-standing friend to the West Highlands over decades of diligence and decency. When not resident at his home in Glencoe, he made it available for mountain rescue use. It was typical of the man that he never drew attention to such characteristic generosity. A sad loss indeed.

I will go out of this world feet first with my Lib Dem membership card in my pocket.

I jump on injustice. Not bandwagons.