Norman Tebbit's legacy remains divisive, with reactions to his passing reflecting the contentious nature of his political career. He was a significant figure aligned with Margaret Thatcher, often reveling in the setbacks of his adversaries. Rather than seeking retribution for criticism or insensitivity regarding his death, he embodied a robust resilience, accepting the complexities and contradictions of his role in British politics. The perception of Tebbit also reveals a more nuanced character than the typical portrayal of old-school right-wing politicians.
Norman Tebbit was divisive in life and he divided in death. Having revelled in the demise of some of his enemies, this key ally of Margaret Thatcher may well have accepted that some of those foes would rejoice in his own end. As someone who rolled with the punches, he would hardly have been the sort to demand people be prosecuted for 'hate crimes' over crudely insensitive gloating.
When I interviewed the Tory grandee, he was far more nuanced than the simplistic caricature of an old-school British right-winger.
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