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Dominic Cummings versus the world
FromPolitical Fix
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
May 29, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Boris Johnson's former chief adviser made an epic seven-hour appearance at a parliamentary hearing this week, claiming the prime minister was unfit for the job and the health secretary a liar. We explore his bombastic claims and the political impact for Johnson. Plus, we examine the impact of the cuts to foreign aid on the ground and whether the budget will rise again. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe and special guest Andrew Mitchell MP. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Sean McGarrity. Review clips: Parliament TVFurther reading:Cummings exposes dangers of a lightweight leader and a dysfunctional systemHancock admits some patients with Covid were moved into care homesRelations between Johnson and cabinet secretary fray over Cummings tiesCummings’ testimony reveals fatal flaws of the British stateCummings launches stinging attack on Johnson and handling of Covid crisisLessons of Dominic Cummings’ testimony are still to be learntUK aid cuts ‘directly hamper’ fight against HIV, warn politicians and Aids groupsCutting aid undermines the vision of Global BritainAfrica feels the brunt of UK foreign aid cuts-Read the latest on UK politics-Follow @Seb Payne, @George Parker and @Robert Shrimsley-Subscribe to FT UK politics newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
May 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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