Philip Hammond
The Navigator
Judgement in the fog, money, risk and the call others cannot make.
Philip Hammond is a seasoned politician who has served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, where he faced significant economic challenges during a turbulent political period. This interview reveals his ability to steer through complexity, balancing economic analysis with the political realities of Brexit and public sentiment.
“We'll end up with a deal. When you say that the Europeans won't budge, the Europeans won't budge on the three fundamental elements of the withdrawal agreement, the money, citizenship rights, and the Irish border, but they have indicated a fair degree of flexibility around how we shape the future relationship.”
“Look, the Conservative Party has been written off more times than most people have had hot dinners. It's of remarkably resilient institution and it's resilient because it's agile. I mean, the Conservative Party today looks nothing like the Conservative Party of the mid-19th century.”
“Well, let me quote the Speaker of the House of Commons who has said that if the House of Commons is determined to do something, he's quite sure that it will find a way.”
“Well, look, I've taken the view that the government has a duty to deliver on the referendum result, but we equally have a duty to deliver it in a way that protects jobs and businesses and our security.”
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