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Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Members of Parliament

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about members of parliament. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about members of parliament, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of members of parliament that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"When you come to Parliament on your first day, you wonder how you ever got here. After that, you wonder how the other 263 members got here." John Diefenbaker (Prime Minister of Canada, 1895-1979)

"When I'm in office I always keep Members of Parliament talking. If they stopped they might start thinking." Winston Churchill (British Conservative statesman, 1874-1965)

An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will *stay bought.*inform the authorities.*buy a Rolls Royce.* Simon Cameron (American businessman and politician, 1799-1889)

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people *talking.*voting.*thinking.* Clement Attlee (British Labour statesman, 1883-1967)

"MPs are like teenagers, they know everything and nothing at the same time." anonymous

"An MP's greatest fear is being caught on camera without a script." anonymous

"Being an MP is the sort of job all working-class parents want for their children – clean, indoors and no heavy lifting." Diane Abbott (British Labour politician, 1953-)

"Happiness is the constituency in the rear-view mirror." anonymous

Being an MP is like being a superhero, but without the *spandex.*fan base.*super or the hero.* anonymous

The only safe pleasure for a parliamentarian is a *bag of boiled sweets.*a night in Skegness.*a trip on the London Eye.* Julian Critchley (British Conservative politician and journalist, 1930-2000)

"The occupational hazards are the three As: arrogance, alcoholism, and adultery. If you suffer from only one, it's thought you're doing quite well." Edwina Currie (British Conservative politician, 1946-) offering advice for women MPs

"Being an MP feeds your vanity and *starves*boosts*also your* your self-respect." Matthew Parris (British journalist and former politician, 1949-)

"Under the present circumstances, I would rather be a lap dancer than a woman MP – the hours are better and unruly male members are shown the door." Allison Pearson (Welsh journalist, 1960-)

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Members of parliament

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to members of parliament. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

Political Parodies: Hilarious Tales from the Chambers
- Share amusing stories of political mishaps or funny anecdotes about quirky MPs, parliamentary debates, or unexpected legislative moments, highlighting the humor in political chaos.
MP Mischief: The Funniest Parliamentary Pranks and Policies
- Highlight some of the funniest parliamentary pranks or policies, showcasing the comedic side of legislative culture and interactions between MPs.
Political Puns: Comical Takes on Policy and Politics
- Explore humorous anecdotes or satirical takes on policy decisions and political rhetoric, discussing the quirks and laughter in navigating the halls of power.

Serious Themes:

Role of MPs: Representation, Legislation, and Accountability
- Discuss the essential roles and responsibilities of MPs in representing constituents, making laws, and holding governments accountable for their actions.
Challenges in Governance: Balancing Demands and Duties
- Address the challenges faced by MPs in balancing legislative duties, constituency responsibilities, and public expectations while navigating political complexities.
Political Integrity: Ethics, Transparency, and Public Trust
- Explore the importance of political integrity in maintaining public trust, discussing principles of ethics, transparency, and accountability in political leadership.

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