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Ain’t no party: scandals hobble Britain’s government

Economist Podcasts

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Government Scandals and Reform Challenges

This chapter explores the controversies engulfing the British government, notably a leaked video of staff joking about a lockdown-breaking Christmas party. It examines the fallout from the government’s mishandling of affairs, including the chaotic Afghanistan evacuation and the prioritization of animals over human lives. The analysis reveals the struggle of the Prime Minister to uphold authority amid growing public and political scrutiny, threatening his reform agenda post-Brexit.

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