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Apr 2024
33m 36s

The Brexit Interview: Tim Shipman

THE TIMES
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Brexit was the greatest conundrum visited on the British political class in the last 80 years, according to Sunday Times Chief Political Commentator Tim Shipman.


He sits down with Matt to discuss his latest book examining the years following the EU referendum, charting Theresa May's turbulent time in office and eventual downfall - and explains why it often resembled a political version of Game of Thrones.


Now Way Out is available to buy at Times Bookshop and Times+ members can enjoy a 10% discount. 


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