Everything is News Series 1 Ep Six
Sep 12, 2024
Tom Dudley-Brown, a former Tory cabinet minister recently ousted from Parliament, teams up with Julia Markham, the infamous BBC grande dame. Together, they delve into absurd discussions on social media bans and the peculiar politics of gay dictators. The pair humorously recount memories from a netball tournament and share surprising revelations about LGBTQ+ leadership in Asia. Their banter offers a strategic yet comical take on upcoming party conferences, all while teasing an official cookbook release with quirky recipes that reflect their political journeys.
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Netball Tournament Incident
- Julia Markham recounts a successful netball tournament raising £40,000.
- John Simpson's alleged femur injury and his history of blaming Markham are discussed.
House of Lords Party
- Tom Dudley-Brown shares a story about attending a House of Lords appointment party.
- He mentions being initially overlooked but ultimately attending with Jess Phillips.
Failed Mental Health Plan
- Labour's initial mental health plan, the National Listening Service, failed due to social media.
- An incident involving a mother's resentment towards her baby led to vigilantism.