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A year of lockdowns — How the pandemic changed Westminster

A year of lockdowns — How the pandemic changed Westminster

FromWestminster Insider


A year of lockdowns — How the pandemic changed Westminster

FromWestminster Insider

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jack Blanchard heads back to Westminster on the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown to hear how the pandemic has changed British politics for good. Guests in this season's finale include Leader of the Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg, who discusses the pros and cons of a more digital parliament, and opens up about his home life during lockdown. Lord Speaker Norman Fowler laments the closure of his favorite House of Lords bar; ITV Political Editor Robert Peston muses on the joys — and frustrations — of the coronavirus press conferences; and celebrity chef Vivek Singh explains the challenge of running his legendary Westminster restaurant The Cinnamon Club during the pandemic. And a selection of House of Commons staff — from the clerks who count the votes, to the cleaners who dust the chamber — tell how the pandemic has affected their own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

POLITICO’s weekly political series lifts the curtain on how Westminster really works, offering in-depth insight into the political issues which typically only get broad-brush treatment in the wider media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.