George Eustice
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
George Eustice is a seasoned politician with a background in agriculture and environmental policy. This interview highlights his ability to navigate complex political landscapes while fostering collaboration and understanding among diverse stakeholders.
“Gosh, you have done your research, Nick, and that's a blog that I think I wrote some time ago. But look, I went to a school called Tro Cathedral School, which was an old-fashioned kind of prep school. And it did close down. It went out of business in 1982, having been around for centuries.”
“No, no, we disgusted and I knew exactly David's approach to these matters. That wasn't a loose comment, I suppose. David Cameron's view at that point was very much that the way you deal with Euroscepticism and the problem of UKIP was, first of all, not to just talk tough on Europe, but then be soft, but to actually have a policy that was…”
“Yeah, look, it was a very formative episode in my life. I did it for four years, but I always say four years of that job is enough for anyone. I take my hat off to some of those who've done it for longer. It's relentless.”
“I don't think that's fair. I think Boris Johnson has been trying to bring a new generation of talent through in the party. The whole shape of the parliamentary parties changed quite a lot.”
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — The George Eustice One
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