George Osborne 'I’ve sat down and had a drink with Theresa May since all of this' | British GQ

Alastair Campbell interviews the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, now current Editor of the Evening Standard about Theresa May, Brexit, Boris Johnson and more
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George Osborne 'I’ve sat down and had a drink with Theresa May since all of this' | British GQ

[@brucemckay6615]

Alistair Campbell to interview Jacob Rees Mogg.... I’d even pay to watch that....

[@nialldowdall6141]

Great idea. JRM would never agree though.

[@jackylegs5]

Not saying its the same but They did a channel 4 news thing together last year going around London in a taxi discussing Brexit. Think its on YT

[@myalfie]

The mogg would wipe the floor with Campbell

[@meio4744]

@@myalfie Campbell would wipe the floor with that man-child.

[@myalfie]

Don’t think so but keep living the dream

[@brendanmccann5695]

These Alastair Campbell interviews are great. A bit of chit-chat, 1 or 2 attempts at goss - normally declined by guests - and great insights into recent history from people who were there. Great stuff!

[@ewanm9907]

I mean, did I watch this interview? Yes I did Is George Osborne still a bell-end? Absolutely

[@dorbid]

Ewan Marshall in exactly the same boat pal

[@draculanova6548]

I think Osborne is great.

[@brucemckay6615]

Politics is the art of the possible... not a job I’d want...

[@daviddurkan23]

Utter wankpot is Gideon

[@cidercik]

Compared to Johnson, Gove et all, he's an actual politician. Osbourne sacrificed his bid for prime minister campaigning for remain, while May is happy to throw her own ideals away. There is a reason why the two don't like each other.

[@dionysiaex5538]

George Osborne's "it was nuthin to do with me guv" routine.

[@michaelhavis]

Now THAT is how you conduct an interview

[@danielrutschman4618]

Yep, two idiots agreeing on each other's cluelessness.

[@Benniboy93]

One of the best ones of these yet. Keep em coming! 👌

[@bodhi821345]

BRING THIS SERIES BACK GQ

[@jordanconway8246]

Just watch TRIP

[@winstonsmasterplan]

Why does nobody talk about the actual reasons why the conservative party called the referendum. Reflecting back to 2015 the conservatives where more interested in self preservation and staying in power then actually trying to lead a country. Sure there is an inherent split in the party between the pro EU and brexiters but surly there could have been another option rather than call a referendum? The choice that was made basically risk everything to win the popular vote and stop UKIP in its tracks, preserving power and to make sure they wouldn’t be challenged in 2020. The most recent general election was a complete shambles with the conservatives being propped up by DUP so not really having full control over the house and now they are expected to negotiate brexit. And the result? Probably another change of leadership as Mrs.May is sacrificed to make way for another. It’s at what cost to the people for the conservatives to continue their rein over government. Regardless of the outcome we can be sure that the 1922 committee will be plotting the next 10 years of prosperity for the party and not the people.

[@christianahern5517]

the dup our boer war brethern making a last stand at the barricades😎

[@ALEXX888888888888888]

Well said mate, well said

[@johnbull9195]

It's a bankrupt point because it is pretty much the only reason politicians hold referendums. Internal splits in the Labour party was why the first common market referendum was held. The devolution referendums were held because Labour were worried about the SNP and the AV referendum was held to get the support of the Lib Dems for a coalition.

[@brocklanders1984]

That was fascinating. Played it on my daily travels, loving the insights.

[@ryanwhiteguitar668]

I can't tell you how much I want to see a face to face between Blair and Corbyn. Even just a Campbell v Corbyn I would pay to see.

[@januarybaby1063]

57:52 the film is "I, Daniel Blake", Alastair. Get the name of the film right before lecturing George on why he should have seen it.

[@leinsterfan1802]

Very interesting stuff. Glad, at times like these, such respectful political discourse exists.

[@sahilarora4402]

great interview, takes me back to when British politics was sane.

[@jamesrogers9887]

Sahil Arora Hahahahahaha hahahahaa

[@secularscot5822]

Tell that to the hundreds of thousands reliant upon food banks, or who lost their homes via the Bedroom Tax.

[@sahilarora4402]

Old Monty I was born and brought up here you utter cockwomble of a man, nice try at the casual racism though x

[@richp.1234]

@Old Monty Nice try at casual racism you hopeless bellend. Off back to the Weatherspoons with you.

[@richp.1234]

@Old Monty You passed judgement on someone based solely on their name. I suspect you're an angry little gammon.

[@robertwack260]

He specifically refuses to divulge anything about when he had that drink with Theresa May. Very misleading title.

[@Quinefan]

It's making me uncomfortable how close their knees are.

[@staciehepherd7453]

Hooked for the entire hour and 9 minutes! Fascinating interview from two of the most influential characters of the past 20 years. George is a great loss to the country not just the Conservatives. There needs to be a weekly Osborne and Campbell news round up VLOG! :D

[@honeyglazedgammon2318]

He's an utter disgrace and a wet Liberal, more suited to Blair's government, fair enough if you want that type of country, but not the Conservative party which has been infected by his type.

[@staciehepherd7453]

@@honeyglazedgammon2318 I'm a Blairite but also a Tory voter in the last 2 elections and a big fan of George Osborne's work. I favour centre politics and am not stuck to certain colours with my vote. I'm happy with my choices and each to their own :)

[@christianahern5517]

ill second that motion

[@elizabethf1591]

Stacie Hepherd Tories --- cuts for the sick and disabled--- Tax cuts for the rich . More homeless on the streets , more food banks , more crime . Most of the tories deserve prison .

[@tomcolton5662]

Evening Standard actually not bad under Osborne. Been putting knife in May since that sacking! Lol

[@jimmyjung9510]

Yeah great, pro-landlordism/housing shortage, anti-poor etc. It's a vile paper whose pro-EU stuff was motivated by self-interest (i.e. corporatist agenda) and nothing else. Wolf in sheep's clothing.

[@GeoffBoydCott]

I have issues with this. Alastair doesn't push him far enough on Austerity, I wish he'd done his homework and really pushed purely on an economic angle.

[@Pfth]

Fascinating to see how much these two agree on - they could almost be coming from the same place on the political spectrum.

[@joshdaws1151]

That was so interesting.

[@RaysTrack]

Thanks for recommending the film, 'I Daniel Blake'. I've just watched it - challenging.

[@JackJames2612]

Alastair, interview Dominic Cummings, his new blog post is interesting reading, he wants to reactivate the Leave Campaign network - Second Referendum, perhaps? - be incredible to see you two in a room ..

[@deebefree]

Any kind of in depth interview with Cummings would be fascinating. Campbell being the host would make it epic.

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

Osborne knows the source of this Brexit chaos

[@michaelheeheejackson7255]

His best buddy, dodgy Dave.

[@enemywithin1295]

Get Kenneth Clarke on!

[@Arcadia21]

Osbourne and Campbell still pining for the ol' days of two centrist neo-liberal candidates that led to the mess we're in right now. Amazing!

[@VincentRE79]

@Olivia I agree these two are loathed.

[@andrewtucker94]

The country was a lot better under Blair than it is now

[@Arcadia21]

@@andrewtucker94 we didnt have a global financial crash or mass immigration crisis under blair. and I think the 1million dead and de-stabilization of the middle east is prob not worth uk stability.

[@VincentRE79]

@Andrew Tucker I think if you stripped out Brexit things are much the same now. The modern day Conservative Party is just a continuation of New Labour, I don't really see much difference.

[@Lennon6412]

@@VincentRE79 They are much harsher on welfare than New Labour on welfare and many things.

[@absolutezero6580]

I'm sure that film was called "I Daniel Blake"?

[@leestinton8755]

They should give Campbell a tv show. Maybe on a Thursday at 11pm

[@stumccabe]

George Osborne - the man who sold the Post Office to his mates (who had decided the selling price) and who immediately made millions. He should be in prison.

[@tcc4329]

where is your proof ?

[@stumccabe]

Thomas Carter . I'm not going to waste my time by writing an essay for you. Do your own research - start by googling Post Office privatisation George Osborne.

[@icyoranges1726]

Another great interview

[@lameduck3630]

Campbell having a go about people lying - irony still alive and well.

[@russellnewton6660]

The man who invented austerity, for the many, not the few.

[@llever888]

6:20 "It was a boring campaign" - Summed up Brexit vote very well. Although clearly not his point, and one of his staffers. Also did anyone notice how Georges voice raises to talk over Alastair too many times, gives away what type of person he is. All in all I have never seen any Osborne interviews or understood where he stands, Mr Campbell brought out the best accessible conversations from him. Bravo, I'll click on the next interesting interview! Edit: Yanis Varoufakis would be the best interview ever, please, please, please, he's incredibly relevant and always looking to have a chat about the EU.

[@elizabethf1591]

llever Most of the tories talk over the interviewer then turn around and walk away . The media, need to hold politicians, to account for their policies .

[@llever888]

People must undergo personal growth before collective growth, in addition if more people paid for newspapers and media then they'd have more money, expand, and not have to rely on cheques from private interest.

[@umaryounis4229]

Theresa May is another word for Gap Insurance...

[@mikee4036]

I got dizzy from all that spin

[@BatMan-ev2tt]

Shane warne would be impressed by all that spin generated

[@kathiashanksrubinos5289]

GEORGE, why not once again Well prepared, very good knowledge

[@shermanwaren159]

Did you record this on an iPhone 3?

[@simonhool3073]

Sherman Waren Just you I have 1080p

[@azadajk7128]

They used a potato for a Mic

[@arod9998]

It was recorded on a Nokia 3310

[@1526andrews]

Does the EEA get mentioned at all? No

[@simonbrown4597]

it would be nice if AC would stop interrupting GO's responses

[@BatMan-ev2tt]

Yes he’s a tosser.

[@misszenithism]

Interesting interview but they predicted almost everything wrong

[@AutumnTheGuy]

I didn't know a famous mp would voice rockstar bonnie in FNAF UCN

[@Jide-bq9yf]

Osbourne is disturbingly glib about ethical questions . He’s also a perfectly charming man . I cant imagine a more dangerous combination , in an age of such moral vacuity .

[@MontyCantsin5]

@jon warren: Of course.

[@jimmyjung9510]

Totally agree. He's a particularly malevolent individual devoid of pro-social traits. His government presided over (and Campbell's) a housing catastrophe, as well as others.

[@Jide-bq9yf]

@@jimmyjung9510 like , completely . Classic sociopathy .

[@Jide-bq9yf]

@jon warren 100.

[@redfox7497]

ah..people coughing so causally..what a time...

[@ChrisKlein0]

😂 I miss those days where you could cough and not worry about being isolated for 2 weeks. Also it’s making me twitch how close they are sittting

[@MrWillywillmore]

AC just can't let anyone finish a sentence. Doesn't move any topic forwards ever. Love it.

[@rhicke7741]

He interrupts Giddeon a lot doesn’t he?

[@ollyboyland6563]

drink every time Osborne says “you know”

[@patrickrenwick75]

Do you want to die??

[@paulonogueira706]

I feel like George Osbourne knows how to speak parsel tongue

[@samsue2924]

Good call on the Saudi question. Remember the threatening piece put in the ES which was a Prince from the House of Saud telling us to behave towards Saudi or else. This was about 2 years ago.

[@johnbarker3146]

I really don’t know which one of these two I dislike the most.

[@ramseypietronasser2]

More cameras needed

[@paulmcgrath3248]

Who's going to sit down with Gordon brown.

[@jackdaddypfc]

Revoke article 50

[@peterksba]

To hear Campbell accuse anyone of being a liar. Quite breathtaking from the architect of the dodgy dossier. He must think we have a five minute memory.

[@horsymandias-ur]

American here. I can't seem to translate any of the other comments.... Can someone help me understand the general resentment held for George and Alastair?

[@horsymandias-ur]

@MrAeronuk1 Ew, gross... I see. Thanks.

[@beaker2257]

“There are lots of things we got wrong in that campaign”. You’re dead right there. We were told very little.

[@ross8947]

You were told plenty. Most people nowadays like to decry that this “wasn’t the brexit they voted for” or that they “were never told the truth” in an attempt to shirk any form of responsibility and act as if they didn’t shove their ears with cotton wool whilst you were all being warned of these very predictable outcomes and dangers back in 2016 🥱

[@robertpeston6692]

I recognise Alistair's skill and work history as a SPAD/Strategist and he does model his style on American strategy like Karl Rove and the Australian Lynton Crosby. I thought the Blair Government was the best period and excepting the Iraq War which is a shame on this society, the middle "third way" is the best solution to UK's politics. You need a party that's Conservative on Fiscal/Money and Labour on Social,NHS,EDU. A.Campbell was a master as a strategist and PR Head, a really skilled man. One thing I would point out is how 'American' he is here - his style and pace - personally I find him to be a bit of a pressuring host on these GQ videos, it's as if he's an attorney asking leading questions. Anyway, these videos have some use.

[@cherylno583]

the third way worked with callaghan’s government did it? conservative spending is going to fix our economy now? what do you think they’ve been using for the last decade? the british economy has nothing to show for it. every economic failure from stop-go to this horrendous mini budget can be attributed to conservative spending.

[@garethking5122]

George Osborne reminds me of a young Peter Mandelson

[@hywelmurray]

Two peas in a metropolitan pod

[@cheekyboy5000]

I'd rather watch two solid, working class, salt of the earth types like Boris Johnson (Eton, Oxford, aristocrat), and Jacob Rees Mogg (Eton, Oxford, Aristocrat, banker, multimillionaire). They're regular, down the pub normal blokes.

[@christianahern5517]

or that french brexitears guy mark francois he d make a magnifique leader 😂

[@kellyglen7909]

Corrupt government corrupt evening standard with George isn’t hes still working for the Tories!

[@zyspan]

"our nearest neighbours France and Germany" Ireland?

[@lesallan3181]

You forgot londonistan

[@andyw9255]

@@lesallan3181 yawn

[@redrobbosworkshop]

Dreadful. These two supposedly sit on different sides of the political divide. They could clearly both serve in the same cabinet and government. The failed centre.

[@JamesDrake2]

Red Robbo's Workshop its called being an adult

[@EVSmith-by9no]

MrAeronuk1 The political centre has more consensus and therefore more multilateral political action and is thus more democratic. These lurches to left and right are what are destroying British politics. Time to grow up I think.

[@peacok01]

Alastair Campbell to be interviewed by the police. I'd pay a lot of money to see that happen.

[@jamesreid8523]

I mite not agree with both of these guys politics but I have to say it is good that they can be in the same room and talk.

[@jimmyjung9510]

They are in agreement on most things. In fact they are allies. Both centre-right politicians who are anti-redistributionist, corporatist and pro-landlordism. The differences between them are a mere sideshow. Vile men.

[@PK-ql5en]

The sound is horrible. Hire a professional.

[@jamieguthrie1760]

I'm no fan of Osbourne, but @49:30 is maybe the smartest thing he's ever said. Surprisingly insightful!

[@andycandyandy]

video needs colour grading

[@slothfromthegoonies8201]

Should have locked the door and thrown away the key. The world would have become a significantly better place.

[@davidbanks4168]

Always interesting to remember the world before COVID

[@angied8919]

Great interview, now please get cute smart David Cameron, I need to see him...

[@ddd-ly3rv]

"The thing that makes you is often the thing that breaks you". Nice little thought provoking short cut. What does it fall under though? May reaches her impasse with her party and with Ireland. Any clues on taking liberal notes? On another note, the government he was part of always had the sort of impression that they didn't really understand what it was like for the average bloke. Unfortunately.

[@djtysonsherif6165]

We will remain, oh yes we will.

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

Dj Tyson sherif cnx And the lesson is, NEVER let the common people think they should or could decide anything serious

[@unabashed26]

Austerity had no impact? What sort of denial are you experiencing George?

[@heliotropezzz333]

It had no impact on Osborne perhaps. He's wealthy enough to buy whatever he needs regardless of levels of government spending. He doesn't have to rely on government services as much as ordinary people. Cameron was too disconnected from ordinary people to realise he would lose the referendum.

[@edders2009]

So fascinating to watch these 2 press titans

[@celiaosborne3801]

Its obvious you a newbie mate

[@edders2009]

@@celiaosborne3801 I saw his interview with Owen Jones and the one about Trump. Alastair Campbell for PM ;)

[@TheCeodoc]

'What we are really looking for Alastair, is a very brutal no deal exit, as my New York hedge fund employer's have really gone all in on shortening the £. I mean we are looking at a vast payout here'

[@johnnythomas8036]

😂 spot on

[@justjackman]

I’ve always thought the pound is too long

[@TheCeodoc]

@@justjackman You're in luck. After the exit a sharp drop, a mini rally and then within 48hrs it'll drop like a Ho's knickers.

[@user-sw3ro6hh3j]

This should be the only comment to this video. This video also shouldn't exist at all. But very informational

[@robertredfern7930]

Its time all politicians having discussions with any people or organisations who want to influence government policy have their conversations recorded as a matter of public record. Not to do so should be made a criminal offence with a minimum of 1 year jail time. No need to be a fly on the wall.

[@stephencunningham6557]

Architects of austerity and war. These centrists are finished.

[@jackmclean55]

Wouldn't call Osborne a centralist

[@reehanacharya6229]

Two terrible politicians

[@jackmcleancomedy]

Why are they sat so close together?

[@nickwright9064]

Soooo he's definitely backing Boris then (face palm)

[@johnnydelgado7588]

This should have been filmed from a prison cell. Only question being , “which one of us is in here longer?”

[@richp.1234]

Why should George Osborne be in prison?

[@thomasford-smith2285]

@@richp.1234 possession of a class A drug for starters 😂

[@colinpatterson6249]

Piers Morgan squared.

[@robertpeston6692]

Osborne's decision to introduce 'Austere conditions' for the purpose of lowering debt was unecssary. No PM or Gov has ever managed to get debt down significantly and the UK has a very good Credit Rating. I posit that the austerity he imposed caused all the problems we have today - Food banks, Brexit, poor supporting Tories etc. He did do one thing right, balancing the Domestic Debt from the permanently negative balance of trade (UK Current Account). The UK hasn't had a surplus since the 1950s.

[@jimmyjung9510]

Totally correct. Lot's of OECD nations had a larger debt-to-GDP ratios than the UK (some, like Japan, way higher).

[@anncothromoir1018]

Behold! The Chief Architect of Austerity, responsible for over 300,000 unnecessary deaths.

[@timknott5856]

Why didn’t you challenge them on the NHS promise and immigration???? Because that would have exposed the lies you and Cameron made on failing to deliver on your manifesto in the coalition government beforehand.

[@aaronl22]

Bookmark 1:40

[@CC-jy4gr]

All around me are familiar faces

[@timmcneill5299]

I don't know why I love Campbell interviewing politicians so much. These two looked like Ying and Yang but they both seemed to be playing the same tune. Alistair Darling, David Miliband or John Major interview next?

[@fryliver4953]

Campbell interviews people below him so he gets to be grilling. Not sure how it would work with someone "above" him like Major

[@celiaosborne3801]

They seem to get on well...

[@jamessearing-i1048]

whatever the country thinks of May, don`t be under any delusion that it doesn`t despise you even more, Gideon.

[@DomStabbEdits]

Osborne's hands are the creepiest thing in this video. And there are some seriously creepy things in there

[@sambroughton5908]

If Alastair Campbell performs a backflip preceded by multitudinous headspins in a collaboration rap cover music video of 'N***as in Paris' ft. MC George Osborne, then I will personally dissolve Parliament and negotiate our entrance back into the EU. Cogitate on this proposal carefully my guy.

[@marcuswilson3485]

I think the yoof of today would class this clip as two gentleman "Space-docking" Pair of knob-ends rubbing up against each other and quite liking it.

[@damiansmart3269]

Interesting, and honest in places, just cant seem to take his rightful blame as the catalyst for the mess the country is in. Austerity was and is a choice that tories wilfully turn a blind eye to the destruction it causes for most. If it looks okay in the south-east, it fine........

[@samsue2924]

I think Gordon and Tony would have done exactly the same think post crash (which happened on their watch). They just wouldn't have called it austerity.

[@ropa2142]

Proving that new labour and the Cameron tories were more or less the same political party...

[@henridobbs2423]

Rob Parker at least they can win power.

[@EVSmith-by9no]

That’s a good thing. Look at the mess we’re in now thanks to these lurches to left and right.

[@mastamacca3240]

50:00 opinion on interventionism

[@1987jock]

This started on autoplay and I bout spat out my coffee.

[@drofheim]

Alastair Campbell calling people liars.

[@Horizon344]

Pair of utter creeps.

[@goodoldblighty7481]

I do not like camron & Osborn’ cos of austerity.but faire play for sitting down with a labour man,and talking about the state of play in brexit

[@deepzepp4176]

What? You mean a Blairite sitting down with a Blairite. And calling Campbell a "labour man", is frankly, absurd.

[@azadajk7128]

Lol Labour man 😂😂😂 nice trolling.

[@EVSmith-by9no]

Deep Zepp He was a Labour man until expelled from the party for daring to go against Jeremy Corbyn. Corbyn’s Labour is not the Labour anyone can recognise from history.

[@VincentRE79]

Yesterday's men still thinking they are relevant today.

[@azadajk7128]

Vincent 79 The sad reality is that they are relevant and they wield more influence than they ought to. They’re the type egomaniacs that would love to hear that, I know but unfortunately it’s the truth.

[@pippipster6767]

Who was the Chancellor and what does he know? Osborne and Little.

[@tonymccake3057]

Osborne as slimy and weasel like as ever. Still ensconced in the Tory / bullingdon mafia.

[@cidercik]

Still better than May