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NS#242: Fallon's Fall

NS#242: Fallon's Fall

FromThe New Statesman Podcast


NS#242: Fallon's Fall

FromThe New Statesman Podcast

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Helen and Stephen discuss the resignation of Michael Fallon as defence secretary, and look more broadly at allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in Westminster. Then, they are joined by the author Nick Harkaway to talk about his new book Gnomon and the issues of surveillance and privacy that it raises. Finally, they answer a listener question: why hasn't the NS published the list of alleged "sex pest" Tory MPs?Contact us on Twitter @ns_podcasts, @helenlewis or @stephenkb.Further reading:Stephen on the list of Tory MPs.Helen on how party loyalty is used to silence victims of harassment.Nick Harkaway's new novel, Gnomon.Listen to the NS's pop culture podcast, SRSLY. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Nov 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Twice a week the New Statesman politics team - Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea - discuss the latest in UK politics. From Boris Johnson's latest battle with backbenchers to the machinery behind the Labour Party's opposition attack lines, this is the debrief you need to understand what's really happening in Westminster and beyond.New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Send your questions at youaskus.co.uk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.