Former Conservative MP Dominic Grieve, a strong opponent of Brexit, reflects on his transition from politics to broadcasting. He discusses the lack of representation of his perspective within the conservative party and how his father's experiences in World War II influenced his political views. Grieve also shares his strategies for coping with difficult times in his adolescence and reflects on his journey to becoming a Member of Parliament. He explores the challenges faced by new Conservative MPs in 1997 and discusses the fallout from his departure as Attorney General in 2014. Grieve concludes by expressing concerns about the current state of the parliamentary conservative party.

It was always going to be a disaster. Queues of HGVs stretching miles from Dover. The Good Friday Agreement threatened by the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol and increased support for Scottish Independence. That’s the argument of the doomsayers in this debate. But others claim that while short-term damage is inevitable – there is always blowback from a jilted partner – Brexit is a long-term project, one that is tied to the fundamental principle of sovereignty. Which side is right? To debate the issue, we welcome back Conservative politician Daniel Hannan, Labour MP Stella Creasy, and are joined by Robert Tombs, the historian of France and Britain, whose most recent book is This Sovereign Isle: Britain In and Out of Europe. Plus, Dominic Grieve, former Conservative MP and former Attorney General for England and Wales. Chairing the debate is Johnny Dymond, BBC News presenter and Royal Correspondent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former UK Attorney General and Conservative MP, Dominic Grieve, discusses the controversial UK government decision to override the Northern Ireland protocol, sparking concerns about legal obligations and trade impacts. The podcast explores motivations behind the decision, proposed solutions like phytosanitary alignment, and the implications of the UK's actions on international agreements.