Pod Save the UK

Bye bye Braverman, hello Cameron

Nov 13, 2023

Former Prime Minister David Cameron and controversial Home Secretary Suella Braverman are the guests on this episode. They discuss Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary and his questionable legacy. The hosts also question the lack of accountability in politics and the consequences of frequent ministerial reshuffles.

28:34

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Suella Braverman

David Cameron

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Quick takeaways

The surprising appointment of David Cameron as the Foreign Secretary raises concerns about accountability and transparency in government.

The frequent reshuffling of ministers in key positions has consequences for the rest of the public, causing instability and uncertainty in government policies.

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Reshuffling in the UK Government

The podcast discusses the recent reshuffling of key positions in the UK government. It mentions the sacking of Suela Braverman as Home Secretary and James Cleverley being appointed as the new Foreign Secretary. It also highlights the surprise replacement of David Cameron as the Foreign Secretary, despite him no longer being a member of Parliament. The podcast speculates on the motivations behind these appointments and the potential implications for Rishi Sunak's leadership.

Introduction

3min

Mixed Reactions and Speculations

9min

The Return of David Cameron and Its Implications

6min

David Cameron's Lobbying Scandal and the Lack of Accountability in Politics

11min

Expressing Agreement and Desire for Revenge

2min

Nish and Coco jump on for an emergency bonus episode to reflect on a day of high political drama. Rishi Sunak reshuffles his top team, with the axe finally falling on his controversial Home Secretary Suella Braverman. That was followed by an even bigger shock…the appointment of former Prime Minister David Cameron as Foreign Secretary.

Nish and Coco reflect on Cameron’s questionable legacy since leaving politics, and wonder what it means that he’s been appointed to the House of Lords in order to be given the job - can it be right that MP’s won’t have the chance to question him in the Commons?

Also, beyond the headline moves, Nish wonders what it tells us that we now have our 16th Housing Minister since 2010. Whilst a reshuffle might be exciting for politics watchers, what are the consequences for the rest of us, of ministers being switched between jobs at such an alarming rate?

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