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Jul 2022
33m 38s

Boris Johnson on the brink

THE TIMES
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After a bruising day in parliament for the prime minister – which saw more resignations than ever before in British political history, including the chancellor and health secretary – Boris Johnson insists to cabinet rebels he won’t quit. So, what happened behind the scenes during a tumultuous 24 hours in Westminster?

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Guests:

- Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, The Sunday Times.

- Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: Times Radio, BBC Radio 4, Channel 4 News, Sky News, BBC News.


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