
Intelligence Squared
Them’s the Breaks: Boris Johnson’s Resignation and Britain’s Political Crisis, with Jonathan Freedland, Simon Jenkins and Manveen Rana
Jul 7, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Jonathan Freedland, a Guardian columnist and Orwell Prize winner, teams up with Simon Jenkins, a former editor of The Evening Standard and The Times. They delve into Boris Johnson's dramatic resignation and its profound implications for British politics. The conversation highlights the erosion of public trust and the dangers of charismatic leadership without substance. They also explore the emotional toll of political lies and the persistent influence of populism in the current political climate.
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