56 Quotes by Dennis Skinner

I never, ever romanticise life in the pit. It was a hard, dirty, noisy, tiring, dangerous job in a confined space, a very dark world with no toilets or running water to drink or wash with.

I remember arguing with kids on the street who were talking about Santa Claus. I said don't be so daft - Santa Claus doesn't come down our chimney. He's an economic Santa Claus; he goes down chimneys where they've got money.

I wouldn't take Father of the House even if I was offered it.

I'm not going to be putting my expenses on the Internet. I wouldn't know how.

I used to be very athletic when I was a young man.

To be honest, it was slavery. Nobody should have any romantic ideas about working underground. It's very, very dangerous. You always knew you were living in danger. You were on your hands and knees half the day.

My life hasn't been all about politics.

I have worked out that I am living in London on £27 a day while David Cameron is claiming a damn sight more for his big house in Oxford.

I have bought my flat myself and never charged a penny of it to the taxpayers.