I cherish the creation of public space and services, especially health, housing and the comprehensive education system which dared to give so many of us ideas above our station. – Frances OGrady
My impression is that most women public service workers have a long fuse. Precisely because they care so deeply about services, more than anyone, they still want to find a sensible and fair negotiated agreement. But their patience has run out. – Frances OGrady
The TUCs new slogan a future that works sets a profound challenge. Austerity and rapid deficit reduction is failing in its own terms, but even at its best it is short-sighted, muddle-through politics with no vision of a new economic model. – Frances OGrady
RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society. – Frances OGrady
Further Education should be about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay – everyone who is able should have the opportunity, regardless of their family background. I dont want to see students struggling with huge debts or frightened off even going to university in the first place. – Charles Kennedy