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Lee Cain

Former No. 10 advisor being questioned in the Covid inquiry.

Top 5 podcasts with Lee Cain

Ranked by the Snipd community
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Jul 2, 2024 • 33min

Did Rishi's 'rot' start with Boris Johnson?

Lee Cain, Boris Johnson's director of communications, discusses the flaws in Rishi Sunak's election campaign. They delve into the lies, Covid parties, and missed opportunities by past Conservative PMs. The podcast critiques the Tory party's election strategies, attack on Keir Starmer, and the importance of rest for Prime Ministers. They analyze political ad strategies, Brexit promises, and public sentiment towards the upcoming general election.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 40min

Covid Inquiry: Government Short Cummings?

Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings give evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Topics discussed include the government's lack of a plan to help vulnerable people in lockdown, Boris Johnson's suitability for the crisis, and his belief that old people should get the virus. The podcast also explores dysfunction and criticism in the government, tradeoffs during the pandemic, and the government's response to the inquiry. AI deployment in the NHS and applications of AI in healthcare and surgery are also discussed.
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May 22, 2024 • 35min

Lee Cain: A Carthaginian defeat is coming

Former Director of Communications Lee Cain and Political Editor Tom McTague join for an emergency election roundtable discussing UK politics, unexpected election call, unmet targets like high taxes, stagnant incomes, increasing NHS wait times, voter disenchantment, impact of COVID-19, Tory party challenges post-partygate scandal, and reconnecting with public experiences to rebuild trust.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 12min

Did anything new come from the Covid inquiry?

Former No.10 aids Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain testify at the Covid inquiry. They discuss structural failures, neglect of vulnerable people, lockdown decision-making, rejected measures in other countries, and missed opportunities in the inquiry.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 14min

What’s the point of the Covid inquiry?

The Covid inquiry questions Martin Reynolds, Lee Cain, and Dominic Cummings, with a focus on interpersonal drama rather than lessons for government decision-making. Katy Balls discusses the relevance and impact of the inquiry, expressing concerns about accountability and recommendations. The podcast also highlights the handling of the situation in Palestine and debates Kia-Stammer's challenges with foreign policy and party line.