He described how, as a boy of 14, his dad had been down the mining pit, his uncle had been down the pit, his brother had been down the pit, and of course he would go down the pit.
Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of BlackburnI have never consciously exploited the fact that I am a woman. I wouldn't dare try that even if I knew how to. I have too much respect for my male colleagues to think they would be particualrly impressed.
Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of BlackburnWhy get rid of Chamberlain to put in Halifax? It's like getting rid of the organ-grinder to put in the monkey.
Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of BlackburnI will fight for what I believe in until I drop dead. And that's what keeps you alive.
Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of Blackburn