I think it's interesting that the lobbying scandal has blown up partly because Boris can then say, this is my predecessor. And then shift the emphasis away from him. But it is the same story. It's essentially about people in government not acting in the public interest. I mean, it is pretty disgraceful that we managed to go back a hundred years in terms of public morality. That was the point of the civil service. The idea that, oh, didn't we mention it? This civil servant's working for another company. No, you bloody well didn't mention that. How on earth is that eagle?
Samira Ahmed speaks to journalist, satirist, and editor of the magazine Private Eye, Ian Hislop. They speak about his life and career, from an upbringing in Nigeria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong before returning to Britain to attend boarding school where he began his satirical career. Ian Hislop became editor of the British satirical magazine Private Eye at just 25, in his 37 years as editor he has been reported as the most sued man in English legal history. This episode was recorded in April 2021 when Boris Johnson was still the prime minister of the UK.
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