Share & Save
Meaning
The quote argues that Brexit conflicts with the value of freedom. It says the effect will be to reduce opportunities for younger people to move, work, and form relationships across Europe.
When It Was Said
2019
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Lib Dems: Jo Swinson becomes party's first female leader BBC News (22 July 2019)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote.
Did You Know?
Cited with a source on Wikiquote: Lib Dems: Jo Swinson becomes party's first female leader BBC News (22 July 2019).
About Jo Swinson
Scottish former politician, born 1980
Jo Swinson is a Scottish former politician. Born in 1980, she was Leader of the Liberal Democrats from July to December 2019 and served as Member of Parliament for East Dunbartonshire from 2005 to 2015 and again from 2017 to 2019. She is known for her work in British politics, especially through her years in Parliament and her brief period as party leader. In September 2020, she became Director of Partners for a New Economy, continuing her public-facing work beyond elected office.
More from Jo Swinson (100 quotes) →More quotes by Jo Swinson
- “So I hope women will consider a life in politics. We need women, you see. We need them.”Jo Swinson
- “Every January we see these fad diets promoted. These aren't promoting healthiness, these aren't promoting a w…”Jo Swinson
- “I think it's been lovely the way people have been really supportive in parliament of my pregnancy.”Jo Swinson
- “I want the UK to be a global leader in developing and deploying technology, but I also want us to ensure that…”Jo Swinson
Explore Freedom
- “These are the things before me. And as I stand here at the door of glory, I look behind me for the last time.…”Ayn Rand
- “I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow, than a man swear he loves me.”William Shakespeare
- “I envision a future where there'll be 300 million reporters, where anyone from anywhere can report for any re…”Matt Drudge
Love: more sayings
- “I think I'm a humanist. I believe all humans should have equal rights to live, express, flourish, love and di…”Sayani Gupta
- “Sometimes, the only things in this world that make sense are the moon, my madness and your hands messing up m…”Melody Lee
- “Everything that scared me is losing people I love, and everyone that I really love, as it relates to females,…”Damon Dash