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The troubling plight of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, second jobs for MPs and a second week of sleaze

The Two Matts
The Two Matts
Episode • Nov 11, 2021 • 42m
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners thoughts on MPs having second jobs and their answers as to what second jobs they would like to see Boris Johnson and his cabinet occupying in an ideal world. Former minister for Europe, former MP and Theresa May's de facto deputy David Lidington joins the podcast to discuss this timely issue further and the government's impatience with the rules. The New European journalist Clár Ní Chonghaile shares her thoughts on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a decades-old debt and the government's misdirection and inaction on the issue. Plus, Roger Helmer, Mark Pawsey MP and Ann Widdecombe all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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