Michael Heseltine
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
Michael Heseltine is a seasoned political leader known for his strategic insights and ability to navigate complex political landscapes. This interview reveals his thoughtful approach to leadership, emphasizing the need for vision and emotional connection in politics.
“However you want to think about it, we did play the most incredible role from 1939 to 1940. We were alone and we really were. We should also say, of course, with the backing, the incredible backing of the Commonwealth and Empire countries.”
“Well, it did come over in the sense that he had thought about the issues. He had thought about what people were concerned about, and he was trying to identify with people's concerns, which I suspect he did, that people heard all these points. And he knows what he's doing.”
“Process. And to my pleasure, I thought, well, that's good news, but I never heard another word. And it was later after the referendum, I talked to a senior guy in number 10. I said, why did you never use me?”
“The younger generation. Because to me, the most appalling thing of Brexit is what it's done to the younger generation because it has really said to them, look, you may all feel that we're in the same continent and there are all these environmental issues that are going to affect us and all sorts of other big international things.”
The Rest Is Politics: Leading — 1: Michael Heseltine: From Thatcher to Sunak
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