Tim Shipman on the tears, plots and mating porcupines of Brexit
The Story
The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 1 May 2024
⏱️ 31 minutes
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They were some of the most turbulent years of British politics as Prime Minister Theresa May steered her Brexit deal, via unprecedented disasters and triumphs, through parliament. The ultimate insider, Tim Shipman, Sunday Times’ chief political commentator was there throughout and shares new revelations and his unfiltered reflections on the politicians who led us through it all.
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Guest: Tim Shipman, chief political commentator, The Sunday Times and author of No Way Out: From the Backstop to Boris
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| 1:07.0 | I'm Luke Jones. It dominated our news for years for years. |
| 1:15.0 | The British people have spoken and the answer is we're out. |
| 1:22.0 | It saw off off camera. |
| 1:24.6 | I will do everything I can as Prime Minister to steady the ship over the coming weeks and months. |
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| 1:38.0 | And May. |
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