Is it time for a career move for Boris Johnson?

06/09/22 • 39 min

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In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners' suggestions on what Boris Johnson's next job should be, considering 148 of his own MPs don't think he should be in the one he's in now. Then Comedian Mitch Benn joins the podcast to give his take on this, his objections to the prime minister's lack of ethical judgement and his thoughts on how Britain celebrated the Platinum Jubilee. Plus, Brendan Clarke-Smith, Nadine Dorries and David Frost all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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