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Continuously a minister for the 18 years of Tory rule that stretched from 1979 to 1997, Sir Malcolm Rifkind offers insights from his time in and out of power. What was it like being the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary? As a former Defence Secretary, does he think Britain needs to spend more on defence? How should political leaders do business with despots or those they may otherwise hold in contempt? At a time of crisis for the Conservative Party, what really is Conservatism? And what are his top tips for public speaking? A rare insight into the life of one of the UK's leading political figures.
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Continuously a minister for the 18 years of Tory rule that stretched from 1979 to 1997, Sir Malcolm Rifkind offers insights from his time in and out of power. What was it like being the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary? As a former Defence Secretary, does he think Britain needs to spend more on defence? How should political leaders do business with despots or those they may otherwise hold in contempt? At a time of crisis for the Conservative Party, what really is Conservatism? And what are his top tips for public speaking? A rare insight into the life of one of the UK's leading political figures.

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