John Glen
Conservative MP and parliamentary aide to Kemi Badenoch; appears in the episode as a guest to comment on the party conference and explain the shadow team's policy choices.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 42min
Kemi Badenoch promises to abolish Stamp Duty. Is it enough to save her job?
In this discussion, John Glen, Conservative MP and Kemi Badenoch's parliamentary aide, shares insights on the recent party conference. He explains Badenoch's bold proposals, including the abolition of stamp duty and VAT on private schools, positioning them as a return to conservative roots. Glen also addresses concerns about funding these promises and the effects on the housing market. The conversation dives into the strategic rationale behind these sweeping changes and the current morale within the party. Will these moves resonate with voters?
Jul 28, 2024 • 15min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 28/07/2024
Husam Zomlot, a Palestinian diplomat, discusses the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and blames Netanyahu for delays in hostage negotiations. John Glen tackles Labour’s financial claims, arguing their integrity is questionable. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, calls for calm in response to a recent police incident, highlighting the importance of measured reactions. The conversation weaves through pressing political issues including accountability for water companies and the potential impact of Labour’s financial revelations on taxpayers.
