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Let’s get the parties charted: the Partygate report

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The Economist

News, News & Politics

4.35K Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2022

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

A long-awaited inquiry into lockdown gatherings on Boris Johnson’s watch reveals lurid details of brash bashes. Yet the prime minister will be able, once again, to brush off the controversy. We ask why Switzerland is such a powerhouse in business and finance despite its modest resources. And how Russia’s war propaganda is winning over plenty of Twitter users. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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1:03.6

Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. In London, I'm Jason Palmer.

1:08.8

And in New York, I'm John Fastman.

1:11.3

Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

1:17.6

Maybe you think chocolate. Maybe you think snazzy watches.

1:21.6

But at the mention of Switzerland, lots of people think of high-flying multinationals and finance operations.

1:27.7

We ask why such a small country has such a big footprint in the world of business.

1:34.1

And six years ago, Russian troll farms pushed online propaganda in an effort to influence America's elections.

1:40.7

Now, similar entities are doing similar things on Twitter to influence the world's view of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

1:47.0

And they just might be succeeding.

1:50.0

But first...

1:55.0

For months, the British public has been waiting for a report from Sue Gray.

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