Top 60 Layla Moran Quotes

We want to encourage a move away from polluting vehicles, aiming to ban new diesel and petrol cars by 2030, and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Brexit stops Britain from being Great Britain.

The Conservative government’s neglect of social housing is all too apparent and should be a source of national shame.

I joined a gym when I was 11, agreed to seeing a dietitian aged 15, and I remember being a teenager and going to shops, only to find that as a size 16, the clothes were hidden at the back or on different floors well away from the shop windows.

Apprenticeships, when they are delivered well, have the potential to offer massive benefits to our employers and our economy as a whole by upskilling our workforce, and offer a vital alternative to those who feel that a more academic route is not the right one for them.

There is no single cause of homelessness, and vulnerable people, those with mental health problems and addictions for example, need support not punishment.

At the age of one, I was already heavier than most: doctors told my mum that she should start feeding me differently to the advice given by the health visitor. Yet I ate healthily, nothing was processed, and I was active and happy. But for whatever reason, I was on the bigger side.

Genuine supporters of Palestinians’ rights are fighting for equality, justice and freedom, aims that are in diametric opposition to any form of antisemitism.

A no deal Brexit could bring Britain to a grinding halt and threaten the wellbeing of our country.

Luckily for me, my views align with those of my constituents and party; the Liberal Democrats are unabashedly pro-European and are unapologetically up-front about our pursuit of a democratic way to stay in the EU.

The benefits of studying abroad are huge. You can pick up a new language, develop a love for another culture, and pick up new skills, hobbies and work experience to boost your CV.

We need a government that takes climate change seriously, one that doesn’t shunt it to the side-lines.

Liberal Democrats have been leading the fight for a People’s Vote and we’re getting closer to that with each day.

To me it is just common sense that we should be making apprenticeships readily available to every young person who wants to go down that route – and encouraging people to consider taking this path just as readily as we would encourage someone to look into a university degree.

It is not at all antisemitic to describe a state as racist.

Michael Gove was one of the worst things to ever happen to the education system in this country. David Cameron is the worst Prime Minister this country has ever had.

The important point is Brexiteers said that this would be easy, that we could leave and enter a post-Brexit nirvana, a land of milk and honey that will satisfy their ideological dogma and make the people happy. Sadly, this deluded dream has run out of steam.

For all the farcical invoking of Blitz spirit, Brexit isn’t merely an absurdist experiment in English nationalist nostalgia – it is the most audacious example yet of a futuristic Russian nationalism that seeks to divide and rule Europe.

Climate change poses a serious threat to global prosperity, security and wellbeing.

By refusing to give 16- and 17-year olds the vote, the Conservative Government are risking worsening voter apathy and being on the wrong side of history.

More and more people – Leavers and Remainers – from every region, every political party and every walk of life, are demanding a vote on the final Brexit deal before we leave the EU.

Calling out antisemitism doesn’t make me any less Palestinian.

Losing weight, even with the help of the operation I had, remains the hardest thing I have ever done – and the thing I am most proud of.

Studying abroad should not be something that only the wealthy can afford. Every student deserves the opportunity to experience other cultures, make new friendships, share ideas and widen their horizons.

Having stared into the abyss of what it actually means for your life to be the leader of a political party, I’m just full of admiration and respect for anyone who wants to do it.

Brexit is the most complex and difficult political decision our country has had to take in mine and many other lifetimes.

There are lots of great educationalists out there who really care about social mobility.

The electorate is bored of talking about the past. They are much more interested in the future.

I became an MP in 2017 and have been around to watch Liberal Democrat party membership soar.

The word ‘Zionist’ has become toxic. To some it means believing in Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state. To others it represents a movement that led to the expulsion and marginalisation of the Palestinian people in their own land.

Brexit has certainly exposed an ugly underbelly of our democracy. It is clear to me that we must ensure that the many Leave voting communities must never be left behind again.

A united, functional opposition really could stop Brexit.

My subjects were maths and physics. I truly appreciate the value in sciences, but understand the difficulty finding and retaining teachers for these subjects, especially when most of my Imperial cohort ended up as management consultants or in finance.

Finding your feet in a new country provides an enormous boost to your confidence and independence.

Our tired, old politics is tearing at the seams. The Lib Dems have returned to their local roots, just as a more pluralist politics is desperately needed.

Liberal Democrat councillors have a well-deserved reputation for being fantastic community representatives, and these results are testament to the incredibly hard work of our existing councillors and our campaigners.

By allowing many adult learners to retrain and upskill throughout their careers, colleges provide expertise for key sectors.

In my head, I’m still a teacher. I miss the kids.

Palestinians also have a right not to have their homes demolished because an occupying power refuses to grant them a permit. Palestinian children should not be shot at or arrested in the middle of the night and interrogated by the Israeli military while terrified and isolated.

I’ve been a fan of Eddie Izzard since school.

For far too many, the housing crisis has become a human crisis, with people being criminalised who should instead be protected as our most vulnerable citizens.

MPs put ourselves at the behest of the British people, certainly, but we are not infallible or devoid of sensitivity.

As a former teacher, it pains me to watch such an essential and rewarding profession suffer due to government neglect.

I am a British-Palestinian who believes in Israel’s right to exist.

Food banks have told us of the increasing donations of, and demand for, tampons and pads which are gratefully received by women struggling to afford them.

Of course, the damaging pressure of competition and high-stakes testing isn’t limited to the impact on children themselves. It filters down to pupils because of the pressure on school leadership and teachers in turn, to perform well in Ofsted inspections and league tables.

It is vital that MPs take the issue of climate change seriously and support the students in their activism. They can rest assured that I certainly do.

The primary aim of our schools should be to help children grow into happy, healthy and confident adults, equipped with the skills to achieve their goals in life and work.

Climate change is the biggest issue facing our planet. Extreme weather hit every populated continent in 2018, killing, injuring and displacing millions.

The future of British politics is not the pale, male and stale stereotype of tradition. Things are changing for the better.

I like the idea of a Citizen’s Assembly that has been used in Ireland, providing a forum in which to discuss the nuances of an issue before deciding if and how it should be put to the people.

One of my earliest memories is Mum telling me not to have as many sweets as the other kids because I put on weight so easily.

I will always believe that my vote, and the votes of my Lib Dem colleagues, are the best thing I can do to save this country from a no-deal Brexit and save it from Boris Johnson.

The creative industries, a source of optimism in recent years owing to, among other things, a resurgence on the world stage of British music, have come out foursquare against Brexit.

I have been inspired by the way that Ken Clarke has navigated parliament. I am actively looking across the House for people I really respect and warm to and can learn things from.

What provides me with the strength and conviction to walk proudly among protesters so angry about the policies I endorse is the support I absorb when I am in my own constituency. Whenever I am at home, I am met with smiling faces, and words of thanks, even hugs.

I miss the classroom and the bit I miss the most is the one-on-one personal interactions with the students, those moments when they surprise you with their insightfulness, or their cheekiness.

The war against sexism is portrayed increasingly a battle long ago won. To which my response is, ‘if only’.

We need a completely different type of economy – one which is truly green, sustainable, and embeds the biggest issues of the day into its heart.