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Politically

Politically

By: BBC Radio 4
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NEW in Politically: Reflections Conversations with leading political figures in which they reflect on their lives in politics.

(C) BBC 2025 Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • Reflections: Series 3: Steve Baker

    Reflections: Series 3: Steve Baker
    Jul 31 2025

    Steve Baker was a pivotal figure in the Brexit turmoil that engulfed the Conservatives. Becoming an MP in 2010 order to help achieve Britain's severance from the European Union, he came to prominence as chair of an influential group of Eurosceptic rebels who helped bring down the prime ministership of Theresa May.

    Having lost his seat in the general election of 2024, the former Royal Air Force engineer talks to James Naughtie about how to organise a rebellion, his Christian faith, the state of the Conservative party and the toll political life took on his mental health.

    Producer: Leela Padmanabhan
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    29 mins
  • Reflections: Series 3: Malcolm Rifkind

    Reflections: Series 3: Malcolm Rifkind
    Jul 24 2025

    Edinburgh-born former lawyer Sir Malcolm Rifkind was first elected as a Conservative MP in 1974. A former Defence and Foreign Secretary, he served continuously as a minister for 18 years under Margaret Thatcher and John Major.

    In conversation with James Naughtie, he looks back on his relationship with the 'Iron Lady', meeting Mikhail Gorbachev, the poll tax controversy, Tory Brexit wars and the personal side of political life.

    Producer: Leela Padmanabhan
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    29 mins
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