The Rest Is Politics 99. Question Time: Missing refugees, the best type of MPs, and are universities left wing?
Feb 2, 2023
Dive into the troubling issue of missing asylum seekers and the urgent call for compassion. Explore the qualities that define talented MPs in today's political landscape. Reflect on the challenges faced by former politicians and the vital role of vocational education in the UK. Enjoy a humorous take on Prime Minister's Questions and the debate over political bias in academia. Lastly, imagine a podcast celebrating positive political contributions, sparking laughter and lively discussions.
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Missing Children
- Roughly 200 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children have disappeared from UK Home Office hotels.
- This raises serious concerns about potential trafficking and government inaction.
Post-Government Employment
- Ex-MPs often face difficulty finding jobs after leaving government, contrary to popular belief.
- Many resort to lobbying, which can be unsatisfying and ineffective.
MP Titles
- The titles "Honourable" and "Right Honourable" for MPs are largely ceremonial.
- They don't reflect the actual conduct of many MPs, past or present.
