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14 quotes by Geoff Hoon

Geoffrey "Geoff" William Hoon (born 6 December 1953) is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield from 1992 to 2010. He is a former Defence Secretary, Transport Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and Government Chief Whip.
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I joined the Labour party because I believed in equality, in freedom of speech and in tolerance, compassion and understanding for people... →

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I drove 3,500 miles this summer on our family holiday, we drove across 10 countries. I have driven across the United States four times. I love cars... →

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Most people are flying to Heathrow because it's a hub, so they can fly on to other places, often long-distance flights. If they can't go on... →

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Despite my involvement in difficult and sometimes controversial questions I have received consistent support from the people of Ashfield. They have... →

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My role is not to choose between safeguarding the economy and protecting the environment - it's about doing both.

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I have had many Ashfield people say to me that they might not agree with my political views or my decisions but that they supported my right to be... →

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I lived at admiralty house from 2002 until 2006 on advice from special branch on security grounds as defence secretary. The alternative of providing... →

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Ministers regularly meet soldiers that have returned from operational tours to hear about their experiences, including those who have recovered from... →

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During the last economic slowdown in the 1990s, the Tories slashed infrastructure investment. I am determined not to make that mistake.

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I don't want to be a lobbyist. I want to provide strategic advice to companies. I said both of those things in the course of the interview, and I... →

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I need to maintain a home in Derbyshire and in London to be able both to represent my constituents and to fulfil my responsibilities as an MP and as... →

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I think anyone about to leave one job not surprisingly would use their knowledge, their experience, their skills drawn from their previous positions... →

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The Chief Whip's job is trying to make sure that the Government - and MPs elected as part of the governing party - deliver the promises that they... →

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