Neil Kinnock Quotes


Compassion is not a sloppy sentimental feeling for people ... it is an absolutely practical belief that regardless of a person's background, ability or ability to pay, he should be provided with the best that society has to offer.


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Neil Kinnock, British Labour Party Leader & Member of Parliament, Speech, House of Commons, 1970

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Neil Kinnock
Neil Kinnock
  • Born: March 28, 1942
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Politician

Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock PC is a British politician. As a member of the Labour Party, he served as a Member of Parliament from 1970 until 1995, first for Bedwellty and then for Islwyn. He was the Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition from 1983 until 1992, and Vice-President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004.