Rishi Sunak, Troubled Tough Guy

Oh God, What Now?

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News, Politics, Society & Culture

4.6 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2022

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Sunak is trying to act tough on Russia and China but being bullied over wind farms at home. Can he shake off the image of being a weak link? Plus, we discuss the census results – and unpack the reaction to England and Wales being minority Christian nations. This week’s guest is New Statesman’s deputy political editor Rachel Wearmouth. “You lose credit with the voters and then you lose credit within the party.“ – Rachel Wearmouth “Conservative MPs are probably looking at a long period in opposition and maybe they don’t fancy it.” – Rachel Wearmouth “Keir’s boring accountant vibe definitely beats Sunak’s boring carphone salesman energy.” – Alex Andreou “China is so big, we need some level of engagement and despite the tough guy schtick Sunak is warming Chinese relations.” – Alex Andreou www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Get our new merch here: https://podmarket.co.uk/ Presented by Dorian Lynskey, Ian Dunt and Alex Andreou. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Jet Gerbertson and Alex Rees. Assistant Producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:07.5	Hello, welcome to Ogod What Now. I'm Dorian Litzky. On today's show,
1:11.7	Rishi Seenax says the golden age of relations between China and the UK is over.
1:15.9	At home, the golden age of relationships between Rishi Seenax and the Tory party never really got started.
1:20.7	With more and more Tories abandoning ship for the next election,
1:23.4	does Seenax have the credibility to get tough on the international stage?
1:26.6	Plus, last year's census data has been released, and for the first time,
1:29.7	it shows England Wales and minority Christian countries.
1:32.8	What else to the numbers say about what kind of country we are now?
1:36.0	And in the extra bit for Patreon backers, we explore the politics of the Office Christmas Party.
1:40.2	Let's meet the panel. First up, commentator Alex Andreau. Hi, Alex.
1:43.4	Hi. Something not very Christmasy for you. The online harm spill is making its way through Parliament.
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