Badenoch leads tributes to Norman Tebbit, ‘icon’ of Thatcherism, praising his ‘stoicism and courage’ – UK politics live
A former employment secretary and Conservative party chair, Tebbit was injured in the 1984 Brighton bombingHere are some more tribute to Norman Tebbit from politicians and political figures.From Priti Patel, the former Tory home secretaryLord Tebbit was a giant of the Conservative Party and British politics. He was a man devoted to promoting freedom and liberty and gave a lifetime of service to our country in the RAF and in Parliament. His formidable record in Government promoting trade, industry and job creation helped lift our country’s economic fortunes and is a legacy to be proud of. Norman spent his life promoting our values and through adversary and challenge, he always displayed great courage.It was a privilege to know Norman and receive his support and advice.Lord Tebbit, a giant of his generation, staunch ally of Northern Ireland who, with his beloved wife, survived an IRA terrorist attack & yet was undaunted in his facing down those faceless cowards. History will record his service to this nation & my thoughts are with his family.Norman Tebbit was a political titan. A true British patriot, his passion and belief in Britain as the nation state was central to everything he did in politics. Unlike most in public life, he was never afraid to speak the truth.His huge contribution to public life was unrivalled by most, a remarkable achievement given the tragedy he and his family experienced at the hands of IRA terrorists.The easiest thing to miss about Norman Tebbit was that he was very, very funny. He was always great company in private. RIPRest in eternal peace great man. Norman Tebbit was a giant of Conservative politics & Conservative ideals. A man who looked after his beloved wife beautifully after the horrific terror attack by the IRA. A man who nurtured and befriended young conservatives like me. He was great company on a weekend in the country. RIPWhen I was at the Telegraph, he became one of our star bloggers. What I remember most is the way he tried to answer every comment, and wrote as though their views were just as important as his, even though he was Norman Tebbit and they were eg ‘HugeSimpsonsFan’ or ‘ZaNuLieBore’.[Tebbit] was definitely on the tough end of everything in the Conservative party. But, of course, the centrepiece of that in those days was bringing trade unions back within the law. And that was a huge issue in the late 70s and early 80s, because previous governments had failed to do that, had really wrestled with that problem and fallen over it. And that Conservative government said, no, you are subject to the law. And of course, we went into a period of better economic growth of less, fewer days lost through strike action. So that toughness was part of the revival of the country’s fortunes in the 80s. Continue reading...
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A former employment secretary and Conservative party chair, Tebbit was injured in the 1984 Brighton bombing
Here are some more tribute to Norman Tebbit from politicians and political figures.
From Priti Patel, the former Tory home secretary
Lord Tebbit was a giant of the Conservative Party and British politics. He was a man devoted to promoting freedom and liberty and gave a lifetime of service to our country in the RAF and in Parliament. His formidable record in Government promoting trade, industry and job creation helped lift our country’s economic fortunes and is a legacy to be proud of. Norman spent his life promoting our values and through adversary and challenge, he always displayed great courage.
It was a privilege to know Norman and receive his support and advice.
Lord Tebbit, a giant of his generation, staunch ally of Northern Ireland who, with his beloved wife, survived an IRA terrorist attack & yet was undaunted in his facing down those faceless cowards. History will record his service to this nation & my thoughts are with his family.
Norman Tebbit was a political titan. A true British patriot, his passion and belief in Britain as the nation state was central to everything he did in politics. Unlike most in public life, he was never afraid to speak the truth.
His huge contribution to public life was unrivalled by most, a remarkable achievement given the tragedy he and his family experienced at the hands of IRA terrorists.
The easiest thing to miss about Norman Tebbit was that he was very, very funny. He was always great company in private. RIP
Rest in eternal peace great man. Norman Tebbit was a giant of Conservative politics & Conservative ideals. A man who looked after his beloved wife beautifully after the horrific terror attack by the IRA. A man who nurtured and befriended young conservatives like me. He was great company on a weekend in the country. RIP
When I was at the Telegraph, he became one of our star bloggers. What I remember most is the way he tried to answer every comment, and wrote as though their views were just as important as his, even though he was Norman Tebbit and they were eg ‘HugeSimpsonsFan’ or ‘ZaNuLieBore’.
[Tebbit] was definitely on the tough end of everything in the Conservative party. But, of course, the centrepiece of that in those days was bringing trade unions back within the law. And that was a huge issue in the late 70s and early 80s, because previous governments had failed to do that, had really wrestled with that problem and fallen over it. And that Conservative government said, no, you are subject to the law. And of course, we went into a period of better economic growth of less, fewer days lost through strike action. So that toughness was part of the revival of the country’s fortunes in the 80s.
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