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Women With Balls: Justine Greening
Feb 16, 2024
Justine Greening, former Education Secretary for the UK Conservative Party, discusses her journey from a steel worker's daughter to a prominent political figure. She highlights the influence of union strikes on her political views and talks about her transition from finance to politics. The podcast also covers the impact of budget cuts, leveling up, Brexit, and her commitment to social mobility.
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- Education is crucial for improving one's financial situation and driving for success.
- Witnessing the effects of unions and economic instability shaped Greening's political views and desire for change.
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Growing up in challenging circumstances
Justin Greening, the former MP for Putney, reflects on her childhood in a working-class family and being the first in her family to go to university. She emphasizes the importance of education as a means to improve one's financial situation and drive for success. Growing up in a community heavily impacted by labor strikes, Greening also discusses how witnessing the effects of unions and economic instability shaped her political views and desire for change.
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