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Women With Balls: Katie Lam

Apr 7, 2025
Katie Lam, the newly elected Conservative MP for Weald of Kent and a former special advisor, shares her journey from music to politics. She reflects on the cutthroat nature of investment banking compared to political life. Katie opens up about her family history, including her great-great grandfather's escape from persecution, which shaped her values. She discusses the intense moments during Brexit negotiations and the challenges of the pandemic, along with a humorous encounter involving Dilyn the dog. Her perspective offers a candid look at political ambitions and personal insights.
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ANECDOTE

Family History

  • Katie Lam's grandmother fled Nazi Germany when she was 13 years old.
  • Her great-great-grandfather, a socialist politician, was imprisoned for criticizing the Nazis.
ANECDOTE

Grandparents' Meeting

  • Katie Lam's grandparents met delivering leaflets for the Labour Party.
  • Her grandfather's family, who were Jewish, were mostly killed in the Holocaust.
INSIGHT

Political Views

  • Despite her family's left-wing history, Katie Lam has always been a conservative.
  • She found conservative values aligned with her understanding of reality and human nature.
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