Political Currency EMQs: 2025, The Comeback Year?
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Dec 26, 2024 As 2025 approaches, reflections on political aspirations collide with holiday cheer. The hosts hilariously navigate festive traditions and personal memories while pondering Labour’s potential achievements. A Conservative MP seeks advice on schools, sparking a discussion on post-pandemic education and the need for reform. Amidst talks of comebacks in politics, humorous anecdotes from past Christmas parties add levity, revealing the lighter side of political life. The blend of wit and insight creates an engaging look at what lies ahead.
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Festive Film Traditions
- George Osborne's favorite Christmas film is The Spy Who Loved Me because it reminds him of simpler times before streaming.
- Ed Balls' family tradition involves watching the first half-hour of Saving Private Ryan every New Year's morning.
Christmas Cracker Technique
- Grip the entire Christmas cracker, avoiding just the small tapered end.
- Pull firmly for the best chance of winning.
Education's Fading Importance
- Education reform has declined as a political priority compared to 20 years ago.
- Brexit, COVID, and the economy may have overshadowed education.