Ed Davey Quotes

"One of the most exciting opportunities created by renewable energy technologies like solar is the ability to help the world's poorest develop faster - but more sustainably too."

"Diplomacy is essential if we are to find peaceful resolutions in times of tension."

"British leadership in Europol has made the law-enforcement agency far more effective, and we have been influential in making human trafficking one of its top priorities."

"The U.K. has been at the forefront of developing the climate change policy architecture that can ensure climate action is integrated into economic decision making."

"There was a time before my O-levels when I remember thinking I used to study hard and work hard to please my mother, like most young children. And then I realised I'm doing this for me."

"I am not going to give up on renewable energy."

"The union that is the United Kingdom has been extraordinarily successful. Our British family has cooperated brilliantly, working together with shared goals and values, to make a unique four-country multinational success."

"Caring is tough."

"What I saw in my first year as secretary of state was a danger that if Britain didn't lead the way on climate change nothing would happen. I thought: If I don't lead, no one else is going to."

"Witnessing injustice, in person, leaves an indelible mark."

"We are strong supporters of energy efficiency. The question is: what is the most appropriate way of doing it?"

"I don't ever talk about red lines whether in coalition negotiations with other partners or in Europe. It is important that we listen to others and find a way forward."

"We now have the economics confirming that not only is climate action required to reduce climate risks, but that it is vital to building long-term, sustainable economic growth."

"A credible and effective response to climate change - which protects future generations from an unacceptable level of risk - needs the involvement of all countries."

"Climate change is putting pressures on the resources we need to survive: water; agricultural land; food."

"On climate change, Britain is leading in Europe."

"By leading on a strong emissions reduction target, the U.K. is persuading others on the need for member states to have the freedom and flexibility to develop their own energy mix to achieve these ambitious reductions."

"We need to invest in home-grown clean energy that will bring cheaper prices in the long run, shielding consumers from volatile international fossil fuel markets."

"Britain needs a diverse energy mix - home grown renewables, new nuclear, a switch from dirty coal to cleaner gas, and, when the technology is ready, carbon capture and storage. Diversity will keep the lights on and ensure we go green at the lowest possible cost."

"Britain's energy markets were a mess in 2010."

"Ed Miliband rails against energy companies and says the market isn't working. But wasn't he Britain's first secretary of state for energy and climate change in 2008?"

"Nuclear represents a significant low-carbon opportunity. The electricity it produces is green and reliable."

"When we fight to uphold the rule of law, it's vital we uphold the rule of law as we fight. Otherwise we simply play into the hands of the terrorists and undermine our values and system of justice."

"I'd say that I'm a pro-European."

"I can't stand by, the Liberal Democrats will not stand by, to see disabled people lose their rights, lose the care they need, when they need it the most."

"Climate change is hugely threatening to our way of life, in the U.K., Europe and the world."

"We fought hard for green taxes and won."

"The Tories wanted to get rid of fuel poverty targets. I stopped them."

"People need to understand what a party is about. And you can't define a party by an issue which will go, which is transitional."

"Any genuine progressive should work together to stop Brexit - this is a national emergency, requiring national cooperation."