Layla Moran

“I am naturally centre-left so the areas of education there are things on which I could work quite closely with Labour on... For example, on trying in Parliament to abolish SATs, I would be the first one through the gates.”

“Brexit stops Britain from being Great Britain.”

“Protesting is a fundamental aspect of our democracy, and I will always encourage this course of action, but it can be intimidating.”

“By refusing to give 16- and 17-year olds the vote, the Conservative Government are risking worsening voter apathy and being on the wrong side of history.”

“I am a British-Palestinian who believes in Israel's right to exist.”

“I have been inspired by the way that Ken Clarke has navigated parliament. I am actively looking across the House for people I really respect and warm to and can learn things from.”

“Food banks have told us of the increasing donations of, and demand for, tampons and pads which are gratefully received by women struggling to afford them.”

“Politicians need to realise that words have consequences.”

“At the age of one, I was already heavier than most: doctors told my mum that she should start feeding me differently to the advice given by the health visitor. Yet I ate healthily, nothing was processed, and I was active and happy. But for whatever reason, I was on the bigger side.”

“The future of British politics is not the pale, male and stale stereotype of tradition. Things are changing for the better.”

“More and more people - Leavers and Remainers - from every region, every political party and every walk of life, are demanding a vote on the final Brexit deal before we leave the EU.”

“The Conservative government's neglect of social housing is all too apparent and should be a source of national shame.”

“My subjects were maths and physics. I truly appreciate the value in sciences, but understand the difficulty finding and retaining teachers for these subjects, especially when most of my Imperial cohort ended up as management consultants or in finance.”

“By allowing many adult learners to retrain and upskill throughout their careers, colleges provide expertise for key sectors.”

“The word 'Zionist' has become toxic. To some it means believing in Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. To others it represents a movement that led to the expulsion and marginalisation of the Palestinian people in their own land.”

“It is vital that MPs take the issue of climate change seriously and support the students in their activism. They can rest assured that I certainly do.”

“The creative industries, a source of optimism in recent years owing to, among other things, a resurgence on the world stage of British music, have come out foursquare against Brexit.”

“Outside the EU, studying abroad will become the reserve of the wealthy. Inside the EU, it's an opportunity available to almost everyone.”

“Our tired, old politics is tearing at the seams. The Lib Dems have returned to their local roots, just as a more pluralist politics is desperately needed.”

“Apprenticeships, when they are delivered well, have the potential to offer massive benefits to our employers and our economy as a whole by upskilling our workforce, and offer a vital alternative to those who feel that a more academic route is not the right one for them.”