30p Lee has shown his real worth by claiming that Islamists have “got control” of Sadiq Khan. Suella Braverman, however, says they’re already in charge. Why hasn’t she lost the whip but Lee Anderson has? The panel discusses whether we have an intimidation issue in politics. Plus, as the Tories head for oblivion, why do political parties fail to learn from their mistakes before it’s too late?
• “The Tories are Anderson’s enablers and for a reason – because it’s useful to them to have someone blowing that particular dog whistle.” – Alex Andreou.
• “I actually find it really hard to get into Rishi’s head.” – Marie Le Conte
• “People sounded angrier than they did at the height of the Brexit years.” – Marie Le Conte.
• “The right, not just here but all around the world, is suffering a crisis in ideology.” – Alex Andreou.
• “MPs are behaving like small children who have been in the car too long.” – Marie Le Conte.
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Presented by Andrew Harrison with Marie Le Conte and Alex Andreou. Producers: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.
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