100 Quotes by Jo Swinson

Across society, the lion's share of caring responsibility - whether for children or elderly relatives - still falls on women.

A girl born in Drumchapel in Glasgow has just as much right to good health and the opportunities provided by a good education as a Surrey stockbroker's son.

There is, I think, far too much guilt generally in society around parenthood, about whether or not you breastfeed or whether or not you bottle feed. We know the evidence is very strong in favour of breastfeeding and the benefits of that, but it shouldn't mean we make people feel bad if they can't do that for some reason.

Much of political decision-making concentrates power in the hands of those already inside the circle, who tend to be men. Excluding women may not be the intention, but when they are not invited into the room where decisions are made, you can see how it happens.

There is nothing that compares to the bonding between parent and child in that first year of life. Study after study shows how both parents being involved in the early weeks and months of a child's life is good for the child's development.

I have no limits to my ambition for the Liberal Democrats.

Shared parental leave is good for dads. Looking after their newborn on their own is a unique learning experience.

I still have a good girl deep inside, but also recognise that it's worth saying things people will disagree with or get annoyed.

Far from the quick and easy exit that Leave campaigners once promised, Brexit has become mired in its own internal contradictions.