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Jul 2023
43m 4s

The dark arts of politics

POLITICO
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In the final episode of the season, host Aggie Chambre explores the clandestine operations, secretive briefing wars and campaign stunts that make up the darker side of politics — and asks if there is still a place for such activities in 2023.  She speaks to crossbench peer John Woodcock, who — in a former life — was a Labour Party researcher and occasional u ... Show More
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