Political Currency Inside the race to lead the Tory party
Jul 11, 2024
Exploring the race to lead the Tory party, the podcast discusses potential candidates like Kemi, Suella, and Priti. The importance of being a healer, not a warrior, is emphasized. Concerns are raised about Labour moving towards technocracy. Stories of ministerial call-ups and Tony Blair's approach are shared.
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New MP appointments
- Five newly elected MPs were appointed ministers immediately.
- This is unusual, as new MPs traditionally spend time on the backbenches.
Reshuffle politics
- Appointing new MPs as ministers can create resentment among experienced members.
- This can also affect party discipline and control within Parliament.
Advice against new MP appointments
- Ed Balls recalls advice against appointing new MPs directly to ministerial positions.
- He mentions that in 2005, no MP had done so since Harold Wilson.