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He cautions that both the Labour and Conservative parties are under threat of irrelevance without radical reform. The competition, in his view, is increasingly between those who favor limited government, free speech, and fiscal responsibility versus those who prefer welfare expansion, higher taxes, and state control.

Personal Reflections: A Lifetime of Politics

Despite the frustrations, the veteran politician expresses excitement about the potential for real change. Age and experience have tempered his initial idealism but not extinguished it. He recognizes that passion and willpower are essential to drive reform.