Economist Podcasts Out-of-office messaging: Britain’s Tory conference
Sep 30, 2019
Duncan Robinson, political correspondent for The Economist, reports live from the Conservative Party conference. He discusses the fractures within the Tory party and their ongoing Brexit mantra amid rising scandals. The conversation shifts to a Georgian filmmaker whose love story challenges societal norms. Additionally, they explore groundbreaking research suggesting that young people's blood might hold the key to halting aging, blending science with hope for the future.
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Brexit Troubles
- Johnson's Brexit strategy, including suspending Parliament, faced legal challenges.
- He even apologized to the Queen for involving her in political controversy.
Sacked MPs
- Johnson sacked several MPs, creating division within the party.
- Some sacked MPs attended the conference, others stayed away or joined different parties.
Parliamentary Vulnerability
- Parliament remains in session due to distrust of the government.
- This leaves the government open to legislative maneuvers while many MPs are at the conference.