Ken Clarke
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Ken Clarke is a seasoned politician known for his pragmatic approach and ability to navigate complex political landscapes. This interview highlights his focus on cross-party collaboration and the need for compromise in achieving political goals.
“I think the way to get a majority, which involves me making another concession, because I have been, I've compromised we're leaving, so let's leave without wrecking our economy. I think to get it through, I'm going to have to pay some attention to the people's vote people.”
“I didn't stop when I first began to be teased about my suede shoes, which, as you know, I always point out, are not hush poppies. I don't think Hush Poppies make suede shoes, but I've given up protesting that.”
“We didn't sell it. One thing nobody did was advocate the merits of the European Union. Britain, compared with the joke we've been in the 1970s, was actually getting stronger, more influential in the world. We were getting a modern competitive economy.”
“Well, I'm one of the people who thinks we should deliver what's called a soft Brexit. I'd love to revoke Article 50. That would be in best national interest in my view. But we're not going to be able to persuade Parliament to do that. We'll enrage people if we do that.”
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