Nick Thomas-Symonds

Michelle Mone, a controversial entrepreneur, discusses lying to the press and the missing Mone millions. Tax lawyer Dan Neidle and Labour shadow minister Nick Thomas-Symonds weigh in. Former UK Ambassador to Lebanon, Tom Fletcher, talks about the Israel-Hamas war.

British historian Nick Thomas-Symonds discusses the giants of Labour Party history: Ramsay MacDonald, Clement Attlee, Aneurin Bevan, and Harold Wilson. The podcast explores their contrasting personalities and leadership styles, access to unpublished autobiography and crucial documents, reputation and decision-making process of the Labour cabinet, counterfactual scenarios in British politics and the potential impact on the split in the Labour Party.

Nick Thomas-Symonds, Paymaster General, discusses the poignant compensation scheme for around 30,000 individuals affected by the contaminated blood scandal, emphasizing lifelong support and transparency. Political correspondent Nick Eardley shares insights on impending rail strikes and strikes in the health sector, exploring ongoing pay disputes and their broader economic implications. Together, they shed light on accountability in public life post-scandal and examine the cultural shifts needed for future governance.