Author: Douglas Alexander

Quotes

I don't get up in the morning and think my mission is to end Britain. I do get up in the morning and think that my mission is to end poverty.

I don't get up in the morning and think my mission is to end Britain. I do get up in the morning and think that my mission is to end poverty.

- Douglas Alexander

As Development Secretary, I have seen in the developing world that climate change there is not a theory, is not a future threat: it is a contemporary crisis.

As Development Secretary, I have seen in the developing world that climate change there is not a theory, is not a future threat: it is a contemporary crisis.

- Douglas Alexander

We can have enhanced devolution - greater powers in Scotland - but within the strength, security and stability of the United Kingdom, and I think that's what most Scots want.

We can have enhanced devolution - greater powers in Scotland - but within the strength, security and stability of the United Kingdom, and I think that's what most Scots want.

- Douglas Alexander

The Olympics is a time primarily for sport and celebration, but diplomacy does not stop at the door of the U.N., and for it to work, it must be sustained and consistent.

The Olympics is a time primarily for sport and celebration, but diplomacy does not stop at the door of the U.N., and for it to work, it must be sustained and consistent.

- Douglas Alexander

In this age of growing interconnectedness, we understand that turning our backs on the world is simply not an option.

In this age of growing interconnectedness, we understand that turning our backs on the world is simply not an option.

- Douglas Alexander

A politics that defines itself by difference holds no appeal for me.

A politics that defines itself by difference holds no appeal for me.

- Douglas Alexander

What people want is a sense of a better future to come.

What people want is a sense of a better future to come.

- Douglas Alexander

For me, fiscal realism is not a betrayal of Labour values; it is the foundation by which we win the trust of the public.

For me, fiscal realism is not a betrayal of Labour values; it is the foundation by which we win the trust of the public.

- Douglas Alexander

Change is a process: future is a destination. People want a sense of hope, possibility and pride about Britain.

Change is a process: future is a destination. People want a sense of hope, possibility and pride about Britain.

- Douglas Alexander

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