Vince Cable

Economist and author. Former MP for Twickenham 1997-2019. Leader of @LibDems 2017-19. Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills 2010-15.

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Grateful to @LSEReviewBooks for this thoughtful review of my latest book, Eclipsing the West.

China and India are reshaping global trade and power, but the future order remains unsettled. That uncertainty is central to the book.

Read the review below.

https://t.co/LUmy0pBx3L

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In a speech at the @OxfordUnion, I set out a liberal argument for choice in citizenship. We are a diverse society, and people’s lives are often complicated. Our rules should be flexible enough to recognise that.

Watch the full speech below.

https://t.co/UOTBXWlURZ

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In a conversation with @InTheWordsOf_CM, I discussed Eclipsing the West and how the world has already changed in ways many in the West have been slow to recognise. Also reflected on my career in economics and politics.

Full conversation below.

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Last weekend, I took part in two conversations at @BradfordLitFest, discussing the rise and decline of empires, from Rome and the Ottomans to Britain and the US, and my book Eclipsing the West, on how India and China are now central to the shifting balance of global power.

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Long term rise in economic share of global south once we strip out exchange rate movements. China led;now India and SE Asia.

https://t.co/PjSnI2bLJP

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Speaking to Crerdit Week conference warning of high risk level for both government debt and private credit

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I recently spoke to @CGTNEurope about what it takes to make serious engagement between the UK and China work.

The relationship needs to avoid ideological conflict and focus on creating a stable environment for businesses to operate. Interview below.

https://t.co/4vMf2f7r6y

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Spoke about Andy Burnham's recent pitch with @ShelaghFogarty on @LBC.

The emphasis on devolution and decentralisation is absolutely right. However, government needs to manage expectations, as it does not automatically solve problems or produce instant results.

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Pleased to see Eclipsing the West included in @ManchesterUP's South Asian Heritage Month reading list.

In the book, I examine India and China’s rise as one of the defining economic and geopolitical shifts of this century.

Read the full list below.

https://t.co/AgW1BVhb8r

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Last week, I spoke at @SiliconBrighton’s EVOLVE [26] on why technological capability now matters to the UK’s economic future.

From AI and clean energy to electric vehicles, the countries that lead in these areas will be better placed to compete and withstand shocks.

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Devolution and Manchesterism. Nice idea but awkward questions
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global centre of economic gravity moving quickly to China and India. Speaking @BradfordLitFest
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Government must stand up to Trump on tech companies
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Today, I’ll be speaking at @SiliconBrighton’s technology and innovation summit, EVOLVE [26], on why technological capability, from AI to clean energy, matters for the UK’s economic future.

Details and tickets below:

https://t.co/ruRo9piNC2

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How can the UK manage security risks without surrendering major economic opportunities?

The government’s decision to block a £1.5bn Chinese wind turbine plan for the Scottish Highlands raises exactly that question.

I explore this further below.

https://t.co/dTYzIXNsHJ

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As the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches, I joined @euromove’s panel with @davidwmarsh, @Naomi4Britain, Owen Bennett and @jdportes.

The UK needs a closer relationship with Europe, built openly and with a clear public mandate.

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Earlier this week, I joined @SebWoodFCDO, former British Ambassador to China, for a fireside discussion hosted by @ChinaBritain.

We discussed China’s economic trajectory, strategic competition, interdependence with the West and the future of globalisation.

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I enjoyed speaking at @leedslit about one of the most profound shifts in global power.

Today, the West remains enormously influential, but China and India are growing in scale and influence. I explore what this means for the future global order in Eclipsing the West.

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The debate over Labour’s fiscal policy comes down to a hard truth: better public services have to be paid for, and spending ambition must be matched by credibility.

Read my full thoughts on Substack below.

https://t.co/tZbhdzC38o

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The defence row exposes Labour’s fiscal dilemma.

Rachel Reeves is simply doing her job. John Healey resigned honourably.

The buck stops with the Prime Minister. Before he goes, he should abandon Labour’s tax pledge and face hard choices on welfare and pensions.

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At @JLFLitfest, I joined @SanamVakil of @ChathamHouse, and @martinwolf_ from @FT, for a discussion on China, Iran and the future balance of power, led by @NavtejSarna.

One point I touched on was that energy security is fundamental to any long-term strategy in such a landscape.