The Rest Is Politics 108. Hancock’s humiliation and the end for Johnson
Mar 8, 2023
The leaked WhatsApp messages from Matt Hancock expose chaotic communication and questionable decisions during the COVID crisis. The hosts delve into Boris Johnson's ongoing scrutiny amid the Party Gate investigation, pondering his political future. They also tackle the harsh realities of global poverty, particularly in Malawi, and the impact of initiatives like Live Aid in raising awareness. Lastly, they discuss Shamima Begum's controversial fight for citizenship, highlighting the complexities of radicalization and reintegration.
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Hancock Leaks
- Matt Hancock entrusted 100,000 WhatsApp messages to Isabel Oakeshott, his ghostwriter, who leaked them.
- Oakeshott's history includes causing the jailing of a minister and forcing a UK ambassador's resignation.
Government Chaos
- Leaked messages reveal a chaotic government obsessed with public image and internal rivalries.
- They confirm Boris Johnson's lack of seriousness and attention to detail.
Immature Behavior
- The messages expose a "matey, testosterone-driven" culture of showing off and insults.
- Hancock even discussed getting photographed shirtless amidst the pandemic.