On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect the nation’s mood.
From England’s devastating football loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals (and the highly political aftermath) to a new prime minister taking office on Monday without a public vote. Is the UK in a state of terminal decline?
Camilla and Sir Jacob analyse the political, economic and foreign affairs issues waiting in Andy Burnham’s in-tray, before he accepts the keys to No 10 next week. Meanwhile, Sir Jacob warns that, as his Conservative Party experience shows, installing a new leader without a mandate rarely ends well.
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Highlights
- Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss the political aftermath of England's devastating World Cup semi-finals loss to Argentina
- They discuss Andy Burnham's in-tray of issues before he enters No.10 as the country's new Prime Minister
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