Political Currency EMQs: What's your most embarrassing moment as a politician?
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Dec 22, 2025 George and Ed share their most embarrassing political moments, from mishaps on camera to amusing stories about meetings gone wrong. Susanna Reid joins the fun, probing their thoughts on resilience in leadership and a curious comparison between the Titanic and a popular joke. The discussion deepens with a listener's experience regarding antisemitism in the UK. They also speculate on where Santa does his Christmas shopping, adding a humorous twist to their festive banter. The hosts keep the conversation lively and engaging!
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Public Moments Define Political Trajectories
- The hosts note political life remains intertwined with media moments and award narratives that can shift quickly.
- George and Ed stress reputations pivot on a few public incidents and subsequent investigations.
Stop Letting Meetings Overrun
- When asked which host spent more time waiting for meetings, Ed Balls admits being late because he let previous meetings overrun.
- Implicitly, avoid scheduling slack that encourages habitual lateness and lost collective hours.
Vomiting To Avoid On‑Air Disaster
- Ed Balls describes deliberately vomiting between a football match and a live TV interview to avoid throwing up on air after losing a leadership contest.
- George Osborne recalls awkward publicity from early tabloids and a viral video of him skipping at school.
