In the week we marked the first anniversary of Liz Truss taking office — and Boris Johnson leaving Downing Street — host Aggie Chambre explores what former prime ministers do next with their lives.
Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, fired by Truss 38 days into her 45 day premiership, talks of the “emptiness” and “numbness” that comes with leaving Downing Stre ... Show More
Dec 12
Spin, half-truth or deceit? How political lies really work
Surfball was supposed to be the sport of the next generation – but it instead it was a fiction created by Peter Mandelson. Lying in politics is nothing new, but after the budget, Rachel Reeves' extraordinary pitch-rolling was viewed by some as an outright lie and others as justif ... Show More
44m 42s
May 2024
The Prime Minister That Never Was
<p>It's been 30 years since the sudden death of Labour leader John Smith, a man many expected would go on to be prime minister. Matt hears from some of the people who knew him best, including the recollections of Tony Blair, Margaret Beckett and Neil Kinnock.</p><br><p>Plus: Colu ... Show More
48m 58s
Sep 2022
Liz Truss to be the new UK Prime Minister
The UK foreign secretary, Liz Truss, will officially become the Prime Minister on Tuesday when she meets the Queen. The former Conservative cabinet minister, David Gauke, shares his view.
Russia has announced it will not reopen its main gas pipeline to Europe. Energy analyst from ... Show More
27m 24s