The UK's New, New Prime Minister; Rishi Sunak | Your Questions, My Answers

Nov 15, 2022

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If you’ve lived under two British monarchs and three Prime Ministers, you may only be a few months old. Recent events have been (almost) unprecedented, as since so much of the UK’s image abroad can depend on our political representation, I touch on the topic of politics once again.

This episode in in three parts: first I give context to recent events, especially the short tenure of Liz Truss; then in the longest part I address the many questions (below) I was asked on Instagram about our political events; and finally, I give a very brief bio of our new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.

I also suggest, thanks to an article in Private Eye magazine, that recent events are not *totally* unprecedented. If you live outside the UK, that fortnightly publication is my recommended rabbit hole. If you live inside the UK, then I’d suggest Prime Minister Spencer Perceval as a good rabbit hole.

Questions from Instagram: 20th October, carrying on throughout the week

What now? Elections? Are you surprised?
How close are we to snap elections?
Who’s your money on for the new Conservative leader? And will there be a general election?
In the UK can you call a general election at any time?
Bring back Boris?
Will the Health Secretary also quit? She needs to.
Will there be new surprises? Can Boris return? How is the public’s reaction? Yours?
Risk of the Tory coalition collapsing? Still relying on the DUP for support?
Who is Penny Mordaunt?
Why did Liz Truss want to abolish the monarchy but claim she is fit for her past majesty’s government?
How is this gonna end? Because I can’t imagine the PM from the conservatives will survive?
Do you want the next PM to keep Hunt as Chancellor?

Questions from Instagram: 24th October onwards, after Rishi Sunak became de facto PM

His wife with the tax issue, how is that now?
And will it be a problem that he is so rich? Seen by the general public?
What are the betting odds for how long he will last?
If he has to resign, beyond Mourdent and (ugh) Boris, is anyone in the running with a chance?
Your hopes and thoughts on him
Will he get into bed with Boris?
He does have great style. Tailor made suits I believe?
Larry the Cat is sticking around, right?
and finally: What’s your next sartorial Bond purchase? What’s on your wish list?

I do my best with all these questions, and hope I will not have cause to do another podcast on politics for a good long while!

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