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The Exit Interviews: Robert Goodwill

The Exit Interviews: Robert Goodwill

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits


The Exit Interviews: Robert Goodwill

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jan 22, 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.Sir Robert Goodwill, an MP for two decades, reveals the uncomfortable conversations he's had as a party whip, which Prime Minister sacked him most graciously, and how a lasagna swung his choice in the Tory leadership contest in 2005.Plus: Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester discuss Keir Starmer's version of the "Big Society", whether the government is out of step with the public on tax and spend, and how we should remember Lenin, 100 years after his death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 22, 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.