This bonus episode of Newscast is a profile of the Prime Minister, and leader of the Conservative Party, Rishi Sunak.
Adam is joined by Katy Balls, political editor of The Spectator, and Peter Cardwell, former special adviser and Talk TV presenter, to chronicle Rishi Sunak’s early life and political career. They discuss his family and upbringing, career and his defining moments as a politician including behind-the-scenes insights from the people who know and have worked with him.
This episode is part of a series where Newscast profiles each of the leaders of major political parties.
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John Swinney: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0j4x4rt
Sir Ed Davey: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0j4x9cv
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Elliot Ryder and Gemma Roper. The technical producers were Hannah Montgomery and Phil Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
