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The Exit Interviews: Chloe Smith

The Exit Interviews: Chloe Smith

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits


The Exit Interviews: Chloe Smith

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Jan 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Matt sits down with MPs leaving Parliament at the next election to talk about their highs and lows, their best and worst bosses, and the lessons they've learned from their time in politics.Chloe Smith was just 27 when she was elected at a by-election triggered at the height of the expenses scandal. She looks back on a dramatic decade in politics as one of the longest-serving ministers in government, and explains why she's leaving the Commons to do something completely different.Plus: Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Libby Purves discuss the political power of drama including Mr Bates vs the Post Office and Cathy Come Home, whether the government or Labour know how to cut school absences, and does online activism work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Politics without the boring bits: Matt Chorley presents the best interviews, analysis and panel discussions from his Times Radio show. Listen to Times Radio live on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.