Former political advisor Laura Round speaks to politicians, opinion formers and business leaders to find out about the experiences, people and places that have inspired them.
What motivates them? Why did they decide to do what they do? What are the most memorable and surprising situations they have found themselves in? The answer is often unexpected.
In this special episode Laura (https://twitter.com/lauraround)speaks to David Davis (https://twitter.com/DavidDavisMP), former Brexit Secretary and Conservative Leadership Contender when he campaigned against David Cameron.
We talk about his interesting background – raised by a Communist Grandfather and growing up in what he described as a ‘slum’ – his heated moments with Margaret Thatcher and what both leadership contenders could learn from her and President Lincoln when forming the next government. As well as his close to death experience.
2 Sept 2022
Penny Mordaunt on the Leadership Election and Foreign Policy Challenges
In this special episode Laura (https://twitter.com/lauraround) speaks to Penny Mordaunt (https://twitter.com/PennyMordaunt), former Defence Secretary and International Development Secretary who recently came a very close third in the Conservative Party Leadership Contest with close to a third of the MPs’ votes.
They talk about her upbringing, the international challenges we are facing, her experiences in the leadership contest and the cost of living crisis.
12 Sept 2021
Ayesha Hazarika on Life as a Labour Adviser
In this episode Laura speaks to Ayesha Hazarika, who worked in Westminster for many years as Political Adviser to Harriet Harman and Ed Miliband before becoming a stand-up comedian, broadcaster and columnist.
They take a trip down memory lane, hearing all about the unusual situation of being shared by two senior politicians, Harriet and Ed, and how Ayesha ended up on the stage. They also talk about the people who inspired her thinking and who had a particular impact on her life and career. As is so often the case, there are some key role models and mentors who spotted talent and encouraged, as well as inspired.
They also chat about some of the more surreal experiences she encountered in Westminster.
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