98 Quotes by Jess Phillips

My favourite film is probably 'Star Wars'. I do love 'Starship Troopers', it is a great film but it's not a film I watch over and over again. Whereas 'Star Wars' I've watched over and over again all my life, and it's a film I can tolerate watching with my children.

The politics of hope is harder to spread than the politics of hate.

Rhe language of politics is experienced by most as spin with the assumption of dishonesty.

The Labour party is not perfect but I have seen in my own life how it is the greatest vehicle for positive hopeful social change.

Growing up with my father was like growing up with Jeremy Corbyn. He still hasn't rejoined the party; it's not left wing enough for him.

In the world of fiction, politics usually appears considerably more exciting than it is.

Political books are so often written from the perspective of the politicians, not from the point of view of the people.

My mum was always extremely political. I have fond memories of making signs as a child for the nuclear disarmament protests at Greenham Common, or helping her bake cakes for them.

I'm not usually one to heap praise on Jeremy Corbyn but I love that he doesn't drag his wife on stage for awkward snogs after his annual speech at the party conference.