Political Quotes

Gavin Robinson

The Public Record

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October 13, 2026

There are profound consequences for society.

— Gavin Robinson

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  1. A political title is not a shield and no-one is above the law.2 sources2026thenational.scot
  2. “These decisions are a mistake, and send profound signals that the country should be run on force of numbers and who shouts the loudest.”2 sources2026theguardian.com
Oct 11, 2026

The decision of the Chief Constable to refer the matter to the Secretary of State and his conclusion that the parade cannot proceed is a direct result of republican agitation, mobilisation and the looming threats of potential violence.

heraldscotland.com
Oct 10, 2026

“These decisions are a mistake, and send profound signals that the country should be run on force of numbers and who shouts the loudest.”

theguardian.com
Oct 9, 2026

A political title is not a shield and no-one is above the law.

thenational.scot
Oct 6, 2026

It is not business as usual, we have scores and scores and scores of complaints that have been submitted with Standards Commissioners.

rte.ie
Oct 6, 2026

There is no question of us abdicating our responsibilities.

rte.ie
Sep 28, 2026

“We now have lawmakers acting as law breakers,”

theguardian.com
Sep 27, 2026

A First Minister’s duty is to uphold lawful decisions, not inflame opposition to them.

thenational.scot
Sep 27, 2026

We have someone who calls herself a First Minister for all breaking the law today, breaking the law, prepared to give a two-finger salute to the rule of law and order in this country.

thenational.scot
Sep 27, 2026

The fundamental principle of upholding the rule of law in this society are sacrosanct and cannot be tarnished.

thenational.scot
Sep 27, 2026

We can’t have a situation where people who have the privilege of holding high office in Northern Ireland so flagrantly disregard the pledge of office and statutory underpinnings of their office.

thenational.scot
Aug 30, 2026

As far as I'm aware there are no issues that pertain to my colleagues or my party

bbc.co.uk
Aug 28, 2026

The outcome of the legal challenge is a totemic victory, which has laid bare why confidence in the Parades Commission has collapsed within the unionist community.

theguardian.com
Aug 1, 2026

My colleagues and I, whether it's party politically here in Hillsborough engagement with the government or in the executive, are committed to not only the institutions but delivering for the people we are proud to represent.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

The open, porous border with Ireland should be closed.

rte.ie
Jun 9, 2026

The attempted murder in Belfast last night was chilling. … It was medieval. The systematic mutilation and attempted slaughter of a citizen of Belfast on our streets. I praise the brave man who with a hurl in his hand intervened to save his…

washingtonexaminer.com
Jun 9, 2026

Uncontrolled immigration needs to end.

cbsnews.com
Jun 9, 2026

What occurred last night will have profound implications for community cohesion in this country.

cbsnews.com
Jun 9, 2026

This was medieval. This was a systematic mutilation of a human being on the streets of Belfast.

thenational.scot
Jun 9, 2026

Having abused the privilege of our nation, the perpetrator living in the UK under a five-year visa needs to be convicted and deported on the first flight out on a one-way ticket.

thenational.scot

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