We Liberal Democrats believe in dialogue. We believe in cooperation with both sides of industry and between both sides of industry. And we believe in the language of cooperation. We reject the language of confrontation.

I do think there is a great deal of caricature around the House of Commons. It is just that kind of place.

I don't want a headline saying 'Kennedy suggests this or implies that.'

The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.

I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short

We Liberal Democrats believe in dialogue. We believe in cooperation with both sides of industry and between both sides of industry. And we believe in the language of cooperation. We reject the language of confrontation.

I can hardly think of an occasion when I've got into a stand-up fight with any political opponent. I've got my views, people know what they are, they can agree or they can choose to disagree. I'm not going to waste time just rubbishing everybody else.