Steve Hilton: 'I’m rich, but I understand the frustrations people have'

David Cameron's former blue-sky thinker says the rise of populism is due to the super-rich's inability to put themselves in the shoes of those less well off - before accepting a free cab ride and becoming lost for words about his own wealth

Steve Hilton's office looks so typically San-Fran tech-startup that it could be the work of a set designer. Surfaces are matt white, the centrepiece is the kitchen, and there are various bins for different types of recycling. The only thing missing is Hilton.

He can't call to say he's running 45 minutes late, because he doesn't own a smartphone. The CEO of Crowdpac ditched his five years ago. This presents another problem when he arrives, because he has to leave again in 15 minutes, having promised to attend an exhibition at his sons' school. Would I mind coming too? We could do the interview in the back of an Uber?