In conversation with Ken Clarke MP

The Mile End Institute's new series of events brings senior figures from across the political spectrum to Queen Mary University of London for an in-depth exploration of their politics. Former Chancellor Ken Clarke will be in conversation with Professor Philip Cowley.

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The legend

[@tonymoore5927]

KING Ken Clarke. Best PM UK never had. We so need Him today to save us all.

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Ken Clarke left the incoming Labour government with a very good economy based on sound money and balanced budgets

[@joeallen7172]

Im not a conservative but he's one of the few conservatives I have respect for.

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He seems like one of the few Tories who thinks critically and independently. Also he was uniquely against the Iraq war which made him standout in the political establishment at the time.

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Ken for PM

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I love ken and his love for jazz charismaptic man!

[@zachsmith5515]

Farage has more political sense in his little finger than Clarke has in his entire body

[@gordonbradley3241]

Falange is just a deranged, racist gobshite !

[@catmonarchist8920]

Clarke ran the economy into a surplus.

[@PaulSmith6020]

Political style hasn't changed..... they sill become multi-millionaires

[@jamesdenton6370]

Ken always strikes me as someone who’s in the wrong party. His values seem much further left than 99% of modern tories

[@zachsmith5515]

yes Ken is always on the wrong track

[@catmonarchist8920]

He's basically every pro-EU liberal Tory who have always been a major part of the party.

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Best leader the Tories never had.

[@oliverhardy34]

The only interesting thing about this old buffer is his shoes!

[@zachsmith5515]

agreed! one of the most muddled politicians around

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I really admire Ken Clarke!

[@nhannhan8844]

so touching for an excellent video