One of the heavyweights of UK politics has died aged 77. Paddy Ashdown was one of the few charismatic leaders we had. One of the problems we have is a lack of real leaders in waiting. Most in politics seem to be there for their own advancement rather than for the greater good.
Although many did not like his politics, I liked Tony Benn. He was an honest man.
What the entire western world needs badly is leaders who want high office for the greater good and not self advancement.
See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46662546 .
22 Dec 2018
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I agree with all of your comments.
I think what that Jean-Claude Juncker fellow in his now infamous "nebulous" remark, was really a reference to the fact that the EU are not getting a firm "steer" from the UK politicians in relation to Brexit.
Leaving aside personal politics (I voted "Remain") although the so-called democratic result was for the UK to leave the EU, the whole process has foundered because there has been no identifiable leadership from the UK side of the negotiations, which is why we are now in the mess we are in (in my opinion).
Mrs May being a "Bloody difficult woman" is NOT an effective substitute for leadership.
Mr Corbyn is quite simply a bare-faced liar (I have sympathy for what he uttered, but for him to state that what he uttered was not what was obvious to anyone with an ounce of intelligence is frankly an insult) and is therefore not fit to be an alternative to Mrs May.
Paddy Ashdown, like Tony Benn, articulated his views clearly, accepted the fact that no everyone would agree with them (and thereby infer that people are entitled to their opinons) but stated them with conviction. This is what leadership is about, and, frankly, though I have never been a Liberal or Lib-Dem supporter, I welcome the day when we have more like him in the political ranks.
Thank you. I too voted "remain" whilst admitting there is a lot wrong with the EU. Let's hope a real leader emerges soon in the UK.
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