Ed Davey

“For me, the most ironic aspect of the Brexit debate has been right-wing Brexiteers speaking loftily about parliamentary sovereignty, when they have never backed MPs having a fuller involvement in how our country is run.”

“Abuse of human rights and international law demand resolution - whoever is responsible.”

“Britain must be the champion of international law.”

“We have been developing an ever closer relationship with China on climate change for many years which has led to collaboration on carbon trading, offshore wind development, on low-carbon buildings, on nuclear energy, and on carbon capture and storage - to name just some of the ways in which we're working together.”

“We now have the economics confirming that not only is climate action required to reduce climate risks, but that it is vital to building long-term, sustainable economic growth.”

“My grandfather was like a father figure to me.”

“For Liberal Democrats, the political choice between the hard Brexit menus offered by Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt might seem about as tempting as arsenic verses strychnine.”

“It's crucial we make the case for institutions like Nato and the E.U. as foundations for the peace and prosperity we have enjoyed for decades - and which too many people appear to take for granted.”

“As a carer for my disabled son, I understand just how hard caring is, at the best of times. I know how important it is for families to get the support they need.”

“There was a time before my O-levels when I remember thinking I used to study hard and work hard to please my mother, like most young children. And then I realised I'm doing this for me.”

“Alongside energy efficiency, renewables and abatement, I believe safe nuclear power, with manageable waste, can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as long as it is cost competitive with other low carbon generation.”

“The reality is that no country's actions alone will create the impact required to limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius - we all need to be part of the solution.”

“Well, there's always risk in long-term investment.”

“Climate change is putting pressures on the resources we need to survive: water; agricultural land; food.”

“There is nothing triumphant or boastful in the way we mourn the dead and pay our veterans the respect they deserve.”

“Solar power - the costs have dramatically fallen, far faster than anyone has speculated. It's probably one of the greatest steps forward in human history.”

“I'm proud to have led the brokering of the ambitious 2030 climate package in the European Union to cut greenhouse gases by at least 40%, which puts the E.U. ahead of the global pack in terms of commitments.”

“We fought hard for green taxes and won.”

“Tackling climate change is not a luxury for the good times: for good and bad times it has become a necessity - but necessity is the mother of invention.”

“We should be working with our European allies, not turning them into opponents.”