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Feb 2022
1h 33m

Show 264 - *Edwina Currie - LIVE*

Avalon
About this episode

Raucous, outrageous but also philosophical and thoughtful, this is an evening in the company of a true political fighter. Edwina Currie refuses to be pigeonholed. She simultaneously embodies the values of ambition and aspiration but is also a formidable campaigner against prejudice. This is a fascinating ride through social history, the changing role of women in politics and what it means to be a Conservative. Edwina shares her experience of being a Conservative Minister under Margaret Thatcher and yes, reflects on the leadership and character of John Major. Strap in. 

 

Follow Edwina on Twitter: @Edwina_Currie

 

Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with NEIL KINNOCK on Monday 7 March here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

 

Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right, touring across the UK including at The Southbank Centre on Saturday 19 Februaryhttps://www.mattforde.com/2022tour

 

Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

 

Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde


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