Michelle Mone interview preview, Sunak and Starmer scorecards, and 2024 predictions
Dec 16, 2023
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Baroness Mone, Tory peer and entrepreneur at the center of a PPE scandal during the pandemic, discusses the controversy surrounding her alleged links to a company and accusations of using political connections to secure contracts. The hosts also talk about the Labour party's gaps as the election approaches and speculate on potential candidates for the upcoming elections in the UK and US.
The podcast discusses the PPE scandal involving Michelle Mone and Doug Barriman, who have been accused of profiting from supplying PPE during the pandemic.
The podcast reflects on political events in 2023, including the collapse of power-sharing in Northern Ireland, the departure of Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson from the political stage, and the rise of the Liberal Democrats in local council elections and by-elections.
Deep dives
PPE scandal and interview with Michelle Mone and Doug Barriman
The podcast discusses the PPE scandal involving Michelle Mone and Doug Barriman, who have been accused of profiting from supplying PPE during the pandemic. They were interviewed to address the controversy and provide their version of events.
Review of political events in 2023
The podcast reflects on political events in 2023, including the collapse of power-sharing in Northern Ireland, the departure of Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson from the political stage, and the rise of the Liberal Democrats in local council elections and by-elections.
Predictions for the future
The podcast concludes with some predictions for the future, including Scotland's potential victory over Germany in the European Championships, the likelihood of an election in 2024, the Paris Olympics as an uplifting force with surprises, and the upcoming American election.
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest news stories from the BBC. Today, Laura and Paddy preview an interview with Baroness Mone, the Tory peer and entrepreneur at the center of a PPE scandal during the pandemic. Extended interview out tomorrow.
They also talk about the possible return of a devolved government return in Northern Ireland, and give their political predictions for 2024.
Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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