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RE: Out Of Office

Jul 25, 2019
Labour MP Caroline Flint joins the podcast to discuss Brexit negotiations and the challenges of aligning personal beliefs with party policies. The episode covers the dynamics within Parliament, strategic language in speeches, and a light-hearted banter on ongoing Brexit discussions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Caroline Flint advocates Labour MPs voting for a Brexit deal, highlighting internal party divisions and the need for clarity.
  • Boris Johnson's aggressive Brexit negotiation tactics, focus on eliminating the backstop, and potential impact on a spring general election are discussed.

Deep dives

Brexitcast discusses Boris Johnson's approach to Brexit negotiations

Boris Johnson's confident and bullish approach to Brexit negotiations is highlighted. His emphasis on eliminating the backstop and his preference for aggressive tactics in dealing with Jeremy Corbyn and the EU are noted. An expectation for a spring general election and the challenge Labour MPs face in deciding their stance on a deal are discussed. The potential impact of Johnson's strategy and the necessity for clarity and direction in the negotiation process are examined.

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