The Rest Is Politics: Leading· Folge 201

201. How Westminster Breaks Politicians and Why Britain Isn't Ready for War

Montag, 10. August 2026 · 1 h 16

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Is Britain's military being left behind as drones and AI rewrite the rules of modern warfare? Is British politics broken beyond repair, and does Johnny Mercer's ruthless fight for veterans reveal what's really wrong with Westminster? Why did a man so obsessed with truth end up defending Boris Johnson?

Alastair and Rory are joined by Johnny Mercer, former Conservative MP, Cabinet Minister, and Veterans Minister, to answer all these questions and more.

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