The Rest Is Politics 189. The King's Speech, performative cruelty, and Argentina
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Nov 8, 2023 The hosts dive into President Biden's Middle East stance and its repercussions on voter support. A critical look at Rishi Sunak’s AI summit reveals broader democratic implications. They also explore the King’s recent apologies regarding Britain’s colonial past in Kenya, discussing public perceptions of these acts. The conversation shifts to the challenges of rough sleeping across cities, innovative policies, and the intricate dynamics of international geopolitics, including perspectives on the situation in Argentina.
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King Charles in Kenya
- King Charles visited Kenya and addressed Britain's colonial legacy, including the Mau Mau conflict.
- He awarded medals to mistreated Kenyans from World War II and met families of Mau Mau victims.
Public Reaction to Apology
- King Charles' apology for British atrocities received relatively little media attention.
- This suggests a shift in British public opinion on colonial history.
Campbell's Queen's Speech Memories
- Alistair Campbell recalls his experience with Queen's Speeches, including the summoning by Blackrod and post-speech analysis.
- He fondly remembers the 1997 speech emphasizing a National Health Service "for the many, not the few."