Roderick James Nugent Stewart

Roderick James Nugent Stewart, commonly known as Rory Stewart, is a British politician, author, and academic born in Hong Kong in 1973. He has had a distinguished career that spans public service, literature, and academia. Educated at prestigious institutions such as Eton and Oxford, Stewart served as a member of the UK Parliament from 2010 to 2019, where he held various ministerial roles under David Cameron and Theresa May. Notably, he advocated for a softer Brexit and was a key candidate for the Conservative leadership before losing to Boris Johnson. Following his departure from politics, he became a professor at Yale University and co-hosted the podcast 'The Rest is Politics.' Stewart's recent appearances have focused on his vision for a more integrated and competitive Europe post-Brexit, emphasizing the need for courage among European politicians to enact meaningful change.