The Man Behind Brexit: Online Privacy, Business and Backlash in Public Life

Matthew Elliott joins Elizabeth Oldfield in his first interview since Brexit to talk about how he became the man behind the Brexit campaign and now a champion of social mobility through business. Elliott shares insights into his family's influence, his political awakening, and the principles that have guided his controversial yet impactful career. He offers a candid look inside the Brexit referendum, explaining the complex motivations that drove the Leave campaign and reflecting on the societal divisions it created.🎟️ Book your ticket for the SACRED LIVE: https://linktr.ee/sacredpodcast🎙️ Follow The Sacred: linktr.ee/sacredpodcast 📖 Follow Elizabeth Oldfield: www.elizabetholdfield.com/ 💡 Produced by the ‪@thinktanktheos‬ www.theosthinktank.co.uk/ ✍️ Follow Matthew Elliott: https://x.com/matthew_elliottCHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro00:01:30 What is Sacred to you? Matthew Elliott Answers00:02:54 Core Values and Life Mission00:06:09 Political Perspectives and Pragmatism00:08:54 Childhood Influences and Political Awakening00:12:01 The Role of Education in Shaping Beliefs00:14:54 The Intersection of Personality and Politics00:18:09 Classical Liberalism and Social Responsibility00:21:06 Government vs. Corporate Surveillance00:24:01 The Role of Business in Society00:26:06 Business and Social Responsibility00:29:38 Brexit: A Journey of Skepticism and Change00:36:14 The Role of Business in Society00:43:43 Navigating Public Life and BacklashKeywords: Brexit, politics, personal values, data privacy, classical liberalism, social responsibility, corporate ethics, government surveillance, community, public policy, business, social responsibility, Brexit, polarization, Jobs Foundation, employment, community, public life, skepticism, social good