Francis Maude Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Our share of the vote overall rose by less than 1 per cent - yes, that's right: less than 1 per cent.”

“But if we can work with people in other parties to get the right answer for the country we'll do that.”

“Our party's committed to tackling failing schools and cutting crime.”

“The party at its best has always been a modern party.”

“The problem we have is not Labour, in however it is configured.”

“We should be the natural home for the millions of Britons of immigrant origin. But we're not. Because too often we've sounded like people who wish they hadn't come here at all.”

“For the most part our grassroots members are serious, nice, tolerant people.”

“They don't think we're in touch with modern Britain, or understand modern Britain or like modern Britain.”

“Our members are very much maligned. Obviously the average age is 60 something, but they all have children and grandchildren, they understand what we need to do, they want to win.”

“We should be the natural home for younger voters. But today we're not. Because too often we sound like people who just don't like contemporary Britain.”