Topic: Ian Blackford

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Junk Fees
Episode 1498 1:07:22 - 1:11:21

1498: Junk Fees

Political Opposition to Rishi Sunak in the UK

Scottish politician Ian Blackford criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for reappointing a Home Secretary who had recently resigned for a code breach. The appointment is characterized by opponents as a "sleazy backroom deal" to shore up Sunak's political position within the Conservative Party.

Twitter Rattling
Episode 1148 9:42 - 16:42

1148: Twitter Rattling

UK Prime Minister Race, Boris Johnson, Ian Blackford

The contest to succeed Theresa May as UK Prime Minister focuses on frontrunner Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt. During Prime Minister's Questions, Scottish National Party leader Ian Blackford accuses Johnson of racism and stoking division, leading to a procedural dispute with the Speaker regarding parliamentary language.