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Oct 2018
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Ruth Davidson on mental health, motherho...

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Matt Chorley speaks to the leader of Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson about life beyond politics, including her upbringing, struggles with mental health, and impending motherhood. 


This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Edinburgh's Signet library.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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