Roy Jenkins

“A permissive society is a civilized society.”

“Inheritance tax is a voluntary levy paid by those who distrust their heirs more than they dislike the Inland Revenue.”

“What the electorate gives, the electorate can take away.”

“A civilized society is one which tolerates dissent, encourages free enquiry and is never afraid of the expression of unorthodox opinion.”

“To be a good European, you don't have to be a bad Briton.”

“Going into the EEC was the most important decision this country has taken since the decision to fight in 1939.”

“He couldn't see a belt without hitting below it.”

“A little inflation is like a little pregnancy – it soon becomes a lot.”

“The Prime Minister is head of the government, not the embodiment of the state.”

“The Labour party is not a moral crusade, it is a vehicle for getting things done.”