Show 189 - Anas Sarwar

Matt Forde's Political Party

The Political Party

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4.7 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2020

⏱️ 98 minutes

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One of Scotland's brightest political stars shares both the optimism and the realism that comes with being a Scottish Labour politician. Endlessly positive, often in the face of political setbacks, Anas shows why he's so respected across the political divide. As well as some hilarious stories about his mum, Anas talks about the shocking abuse he's faced - including some from Labour members. Anas answers some of the most difficult questions in modern politics: how does a progressive politician promote membership of the UK when it's led by Boris Johnson? How do you convince young people, who overwhelmingly favour independence, of the benefits of remaining in the UK? And what should Matt do about his impacted wisdom tooth? Order 'Politically Homeless' here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000262618 Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Follow Anas on Twitter: @AnasSarwar Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com For the latest UK Government advice on coronavirus go to: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus For the latest Scottish Government advice on coronavirus go to: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

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1:08.0	Hello and welcome to the political party. I hope this episode finds you well. Today's
1:20.7	guest is Anna Sawa and this is absolutely amazing. If nothing else, it really proves
1:27.7	that politicians, some of them are different to the rest of us. You need exceptional levels
1:35.0	and reserves of resilience and personal and inner strength as well as a general optimism,
1:41.4	I think, and a positivity. And Annas has all these things in abundance. And he's had to
1:48.0	be a part of the world because some of the things you're going to hear on this podcast
1:50.7	are really shocking. The abuse that he and his family have faced throughout their life
1:55.9	is appalling. And he talks about it frankly, but very philosophically in this interview
2:03.1	and still remains one of the most optimistic people I've ever met. And that is remarkable.
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