The Rest Is Politics: Leading 73. Kwasi Kwarteng: Boris Johnson, the British Empire, and Rwanda (Part 1)
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May 12, 2024 Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng discusses the future of the Tory Party, New Labour's conservatism, Rishi Sunak, Rwanda, Brexit, Liz Truss, diversity in politics, and the British Empire in an engaging conversation with the hosts.
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Kwarteng's Parents
- Kwasi Kwarteng's parents met in 1960s London as immigrants pursuing education.
- His father, an economist, leaned left while his mother, one of the first black female barristers, was more conservative.
Imperial Attitudes
- Kwasi Kwarteng's parents admired British values, not imperialism itself, recognizing the Empire's inevitable decline.
- The British left Anglophone Africa abruptly post-independence, unlike the French who maintained a presence.
Empire's Legacy
- The British Empire's positives included rule of law and the spread of English.
- Its negatives were its inherent undemocratic nature and the suppression of local governance.