Every January we see these fad diets promoted. These aren’t promoting healthiness, these aren’t promoting a way of embracing exercise and eating fruit and veg and doing things which will actually help people. Jo Swinson Read Quote
I want to lead the Liberal Democrats so that we can build a liberal movement to stand up to those nationalist forces and stop Brexit, then transform our broken economy so that it is focused on the long-term and works for both people and our planet, tackling poverty and averting climate crisis. Jo Swinson Read Quote
I believe there are millions of people across the country who are crying out for someone to stand up for liberal values. Jo Swinson Read Quote
So when your sister or your friend is standing there and moaning about whether she looks really fat, and actually she looks gorgeous, tell her so and support each other. Jo Swinson Read Quote
The UK’s most forward-thinking employers already know they need to attract, retain and promote the best talent – both male and female. Jo Swinson Read Quote
We need more men to talk about their experiences of being a dad with colleagues, friends and family. It shouldn’t be surprising to hear about men being good fathers and it’s one of the most powerful ways we can counter the harmful ‘hapless dad’ stereotype. Jo Swinson Read Quote
Politicians should be judged on their actions, rather than necessarily their views on scripture. Jo Swinson Read Quote
Two weeks into looking after a newborn, you don’t necessarily feel as if you’ve got it all under control. It’s just turned your life absolutely upside down, and I think there are a lot of parents who would feel that having the opportunity for both parents to be around in those early weeks would be something that would be really, really valuable. Jo Swinson Read Quote
In Westminster, I make sure I maximise my ability to represent my constituents. I can do that in a variety of ways: by asking written questions or questions in the House of Commons, through the scrutiny of bills and by sitting on the environmental audit select committee every week, as well as other committees. Jo Swinson Read Quote
In the cut-throat political system we have in the UK, you have to be prepared to put your head above the parapet and be confident in your ability to get the job done. Jo Swinson Read Quote