Nicholas Ridley, Baron Ridley of Liddesdale, (17 February 1929 – 4 March 1993), was a British Conservative Party politician and government minister. As President of the Selsdon Group, a free-market lobby within the Conservative Party, he was closely aligned with Margaret Thatcher, and became one of her Ministers of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1979. Responsible for the Falkland Islands, he tried to resolve the long-running sovereignty issue with Argentina, which detected Britain's reluctance to defend the territory, and later invaded it.
As Secretary of State for Transport, Ridley performed a key function in building up coal stocks in advance of the 1984–85 miners' strike, which helped the government to defeat the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). As Secretary of State for the Environment, Ridley opposed a low-cost housing development near his own property, earning him the title of "NIMBY" ("Not in My Back Yard"). He was also responsible for introducing the "poll tax" (formally known as the Community Charge), which was one of the main factors leading to Thatcher's resignation in 1990. He was created a life peer in 1992.
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Some of their strengths
Nicholas Ridley has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intense, Intellectual, Analytical, Sensual, Passionate, Bold, and Determined.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Nicholas Ridley is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Nicholas Ridley well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Nicholas Ridley as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Inquisitive and Progressive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Nicholas Ridley is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Nicholas Ridley tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Nicholas Ridley's challenges
While Nicholas Ridley has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Nicholas Ridley can be Rebellious, Stubborn, Emotional, Emotionally Distant, Idle, Complicated, and Brusque.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Nicholas Ridley's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Nicholas Ridley must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Relentless and Inflexible
Nicholas Ridley is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Nicholas Ridley also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
