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Sep 26
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Preparing Farage for Power: Danny Kruger...

Bbc Radio 4
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Danny Kruger had been at the heart of the Conservative Party since it was led by David Cameron, until he decided that party was "over".

He is now a Reform UK MP and has been tasked with preparing the party for government.

He sits down with Nick to explain why we need a "revival" of Christian conservatism.

Producer: Daniel Kraemer Reserach: Chloe Desave Sound: Ged Sudlow and Hal Haines Editor: Giles Edwards

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