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The Rest Is Politics

61. "Detested" Tories, the SNP, and Israel

The Rest Is Politics

Goalhanger

News, Politics, Government

4.5 • 11.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 October 2022

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Why is Liz Truss thinking of moving the UK embassy to Jerusalem? Does the word 'detest' belong in politics? How long will the Conservatives remain united? Rory and Alastair discuss these topics, plus the situation in Libya, the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, the role of empathy in decision-making, and Alastair living rent free in Nadhim Zahawi's head... Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The day that John Prescott thumped that guy with the mullet,

0:16.0

with the left jab with Tony Blair to tell him what had happened,

0:19.0

and Tony saying, oh my god, are we going to have to sack him?

0:22.0

As I described the scene, and the driver, Terry,

0:26.0

and the special branch guy both turning around, simultaneous in saying, you what?

0:33.0

And saving his jobs, that's terrific.

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where my wife and family had been staying in an Airbnb,

1:28.0

and since then, I've been using an Airbnb actually in London,

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