The News Agents David Lammy on Brexit, Trump and beers with Keir
Sep 8, 2023
David Lammy, Shadow Foreign Secretary, discusses his political journey, childhood experiences growing up in Britain, friendship with Barack Obama, concerns about American democracy, challenges in becoming an MP, racism in politics and media, European Convention on Human Rights, and pleasure at rejoining Horizon.
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Labour's Foreign Policy
- The podcast discusses Labour's potential approach to foreign policy under Keir Starmer and David Lammy.
- This includes their engagement with the world stage, particularly with figures like Donald Trump.
Lammy's Childhood
- David Lammy grew up in a working-class West Indian family in Tottenham, rarely leaving his N17 postcode.
- His first trip outside this small world was a train ride at age 11 and occasional seaside trips.
A Big Break
- David Lammy's big break was becoming a cathedral chorister at Peterborough.
- This exposed him to a different side of Britain, expanding his horizons beyond Tottenham.