The Labour party is mainly full of amazing people who care so much about equality and social justice they are probably a bit of a bore at a family do. Jess Phillips Read Quote
I don’t know how all of my friends vote; it doesn’t come up. But it would be a lie to say that I don’t surround myself with people who have a similar moral code to mine. Jess Phillips Read Quote
Being in France means that I am surrounded by examples of nationalised services that work. Jess Phillips Read Quote
The ability to say ‘I was wrong’ or to own up to your mistakes is very powerful. I teach my children that admitting fault is the quickest way to stop the problem, move on and get on with whatever it is you should be doing. Jess Phillips Read Quote
The desire to look strong and decisive, instead of looking human, is the fatal flaw of so many politicians, and I will never understand why the favoured path of the political class is akin to a child with chocolate smeared on their face insisting that they didn’t eat the edible Christmas tree ornaments while their parents slept. Jess Phillips Read Quote
I have not always behaved well. I can admit that. I get things wrong, I learn. Jess Phillips Read Quote
Still, I love a campaign. I’m never happier than when I’m fighting shoulder to shoulder with our growing army of foot soldiers. Jess Phillips Read Quote
Every time I speak up about anything to do with women or ethnic minorities, hundreds of messages pour in to attempt to silence or frighten me. Jess Phillips Read Quote
Pressure and protest is fine, but using fear and threats to force politicians to sing to a certain tune will be the death of our democracy. Jess Phillips Read Quote
