Fareed Zakaria GPS

The man likely to be Britain’s next Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, on the US-UK relationship in the age of Trump and more

Jun 24, 2024

David Lammy, British Labour politician and Shadow Foreign Secretary, discusses upcoming UK election, Labour's approach to Trump presidency, UK foreign policy. Economist Sophie Pedder breaks down President Macron's snap elections in France. Andrew Scott talks about navigating long lifespans and healthy aging

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David Lammy

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Labour Party expected to win UK election in a landslide, potential implications for US-UK relations under a second Trump presidency.

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Intro

2min

Analysis of the upcoming general election in Britain and the potential downfall of the Conservative Party

5min

The Strategy and Positioning of the Labour Party in the UK Under Stalmer's Leadership

2min

Britain's General Election, Brexit Aftermath, and Defense Spending

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Exploring Common Ground and Business Solutions

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US-UK Relationship and French Political Turmoil

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Challenges and Implications of Doubling Human Life Spans in the Last Century

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Longer Life Expectancy and Aging Well

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with David Lammy, British Labour politician and Shadow Foreign Secretary, about the upcoming UK election in which Labour is expected to win in a landslide. They also discuss what a Labour government’s approach to a second Trump presidency would look like, as well as the UK’s foreign policy amid wars in the Gaza and Ukraine.

Then, The Economist’s Paris bureau chief Sophie Pedder joins the show to break down President Macron’s decision to call snap elections in France, and the risk this gamble poses for his party’s political future.

Finally, economics professor and author of “The Longevity Imperative” Andrew Scott explains how to navigate the promises and the challenges that come with our increasingly long lifespans, from promoting healthy aging to building multi-phase careers.

Guests: David Lammy (@DavidLammy), Sophie Pedder (@PedderSophie), Andrew Scott (@ProfAndrewScott)

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Fareed Zakaria GPS

The man likely to be Britain’s next Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, on the US-UK relationship in the age of Trump and more

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Business Efficiency through NetSuite

UK Labour Party's Potential Election Victory

Challenges and Strategic Shifts in British Politics

Longevity Implications on Society and Economy

Balancing Strategies for Political Success

Belief in Rules Based Order and Compliance with Judicial Determinations

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts