Clarke criticises a lack of renewal among Britain's political leaders and communicators. Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson provide contentious examples: acknowledging their ability to communicate does not require approval of their wider politics. The argument is that a better policy can still lose support if its advocates explain it badly. Dismissing a rival policy as populist leaves that communication problem unresolved. Political leadership, in this interpretation, needs both careful thought and the ability to explain a proposal to voters.
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Why a policy needs someone who can explain it
A January 2025 political argument separates skill at persuading voters from agreement with a politician's policies.