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“We need to be open about mental illness, and demand the mental health services we need.”
“Until we fix the deep-rooted problems of economic inequality, we cannot expect young people to experience the best childhood and adolescence.”
“All of our lives are enriched by our culture, from blockbuster films, best-selling video games, independent music, and internationally-renowned museums and art collections, to theatre, opera, ballet, literary festivals and performance poetry.”
“As the Independent Group, we are determined to try to forge a different style of doing politics.”
“Many of us grew up with colourful characters such as Tony the Tiger, Coco the Monkey and Ronald McDonald. These figures were designed to market products - from sugary breakfast cereals to hamburgers - to children.”
“I've never been an MP in government unfortunately and only know what it's like to be in opposition.”
“To resign from the front bench is not a decision to be taken lightly.”
“Britain is home to world class creative industries and talents.”
“It is true that food banks are a sign that the British retain their altruistic instincts. I support my local food banks whenever and however I can. But I am deeply concerned about their normalisation.”
“The fact that some people are not as able to communicate concerns about their care must never mean that any less attention is paid to their treatment - or their death.”
“David Cameron needs to get his head out of the sand. He and his colleagues need to see what poverty is really like.”
“It's absolutely crucial that we look at mental health not just through the prism of health but in a cross-cutting way.”
“Young people need the serenity that comes from a stable home, safe streets, regular income, opportunities for travel and study, affordable transport, and a real stake in the future.”
“Twitter has made some improvements on the site and it's important that you can report people - but when you are getting the level of abuse I was, it's an onerous task reporting each and every person.”
“The difference between the BNP and Labour is that the BNP was always a fringe party, never a contender for power.”
“Culture is a reflection of values.”
“We need employers to have an open mind about people with mental illness, and be willing to employ people, with the right support.”
“We enjoy a growing awareness and literacy around the symptoms of and remedies for mental illness. Thanks to brave public figures and persistent campaigners, much of the ignorance and stigma has been reduced.”
“Banning smoking in vehicles with children in them will help protect them from the misery of smoking-related diseases, from cancer to asthma and emphysema.”
“As Britain prepares to leave the E.U., we need to become more efficient as an economy. We need everyone contributing to our collective prosperity, in every part of the country. We simply cannot afford to waste the potential of a generation because of mental ill-health.”