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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

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Feb 7, 2025 • 48min

The Zia Yusuf One

Who is the 38-year-old, Muslim, second-generation immigrant chairman of Reform UK?Zia Yusuf joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to tell his story, lay out his party's path to power, and share his thoughts on Boris Johnson, Elon Musk, Suella Braverman and his boss, Nigel Farage.Producer: Daniel Kraemer
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Jan 31, 2025 • 42min

The Chris Philp One

The Shadow Home Secretary joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to reflect on mistakes of the last government, humility in opposition and his anger at the new government.Chris Philp also opens up about the impact of caring for his premature baby twins and what he has learned from success and failure in business. Producer: Daniel Kraemer
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Jan 24, 2025 • 43min

The Kim Leadbeater One

The Labour MP sits down with Nick to reflect on how she went from selling beds in her Yorkshire hometown, to being at the forefront of political debate, as the face of the campaign to legalise assisted dying, and how the murder of her sister, Jo Cox, helps explain the journey.Producer: Daniel Kraemer
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Jan 17, 2025 • 35min

The Rachel Reeves Chancellor One

The Chancellor reflects on her first six months in power and what lies behind her determination that she has "what it takes" to "turn things around".Producer: Daniel Kraemer
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Dec 6, 2024 • 50min

The Nick Clegg One

Nick Robinson speaks to Sir Nick Clegg about life as Mark Zuckerberg's right hand man at Meta and the transition from Westminster to Silicon Valley. He responds to challenges on regulation of social media companies and issues a warning about the political power of Elon Musk.Producer: Daniel Kraemer
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Nov 29, 2024 • 49min

The Husam Zomlot One

Husam Zomlot, the Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, shares his poignant experiences growing up in a Gaza camp. He reflects on the interplay of hope and despair within the Palestinian narrative, weaving personal stories of resilience amid conflict. Zomlot passionately discusses the complexities of genocide allegations and the moral responsibilities in international diplomacy. He emphasizes Britain's historical role and contemporary responsibilities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict while highlighting a growing global solidarity for Palestine.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 38min

The Daisy Cooper One

The Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats reflects on her journey from campaigning as a child against nuclear weapons and scratchy jumpers, to being at the heart of the third-largest party in parliament.Producer: Daniel Kraemer
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Nov 14, 2024 • 44min

The Mark Rowley One

Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, shares his journey back to the force during a time of crisis. He discusses the complexities of modern policing, including the impact of online extremism and the challenges of budget cuts. Rowley emphasizes the importance of community involvement in ensuring safety and outlines his efforts to rebuild public trust in the police. With insights into the unique demands of policing London, he highlights the need for reform and adequate resources to tackle contemporary issues.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 41min

The Darren Jones One

Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury in Starmer's government, shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in Bristol to a pivotal role in politics. He recounts a surprising celebrity encounter with Cher on election eve, highlighting the whirlwind of campaign life. Jones reflects on the emotional landscape of significant political events and the complex nature of ambition and luck in politics. He also discusses the importance of understanding 'working people' and the accountability issues facing modern governance.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 38min

The Rupert Soames CBI One

How did Churchill's grandson end up at the top of British industry?Rupert Soames - Chair of the Confederation of British Industry - sits down with Nick Robinson to talk about this Labour government's first budget, which he claims did not offer enough "bang for the buck"Producer: Daniel Kraemer

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