Ruth Smeeth on Corbyn and Cancel Culture
In this episode Laura is joined by Ruth Smeeth, Former Labour MP and CEO of Index on Censorship. Ruth talks championing free speech and the rise or "Cancel Culture", her battles with the Labour leade...
7 Okt 20201h 2min
Rory Stewart on Entering and Leaving Politics
Former political adviser Laura is joined by Rory Stewart OBE, best selling author, former Cabinet Minister and Senior Fellow at the Jackson Institute, Yale. They discuss the experiences, places and pe...
30 Sep 202043min
Nimco Ali on Feminism and the Myth of the African Superwoman
In this episode Laura is joined by Nimco Ali OBE, Activist and Co-Founder of the Five Foundation. They discuss Nimco's campaign to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation and finding support in unexpected...
23 Sep 20201h 10min
Dom McVey on why Doing Good is Good Business
Laura Round is joined by Entrepreneur Dominic McVey. He isn't your average businessman. Dom was recognised by the Queen as a pioneer in entrepreneurship at the age of 18 and was a millionaire by the a...
16 Sep 202048min
Lord Jack McConnell on Scotland and the Future of the Union
Laura Round is joined by Rt Hon Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland. They discuss the future of the Union, how English politicians can engage better with Scotland and the future of ...
9 Sep 202058min
Tom Tugendhat on Diplomacy and His Time in Afghanistan and Iraq
Laura Round is joined by Tom Tugendhat MP, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. They discuss diplomacy, the power of tech and what impact his time serving in Afghanistan and Iraq foreign pol...
1 Sep 202027min
Jess Phillips on Tribalism and the Need for Women in Power
Laura Round is joined by Labour MP Jess Phillips about what has influenced her views and priorities as a politician. It is clear that her time working at Women’s Aid has had a profound impact on her p...
27 Aug 202055min
Nick Timothy on Life in No10 and Visiting the White House
In the first episode of What Were You Thinking, Laura is joined by Nick Timothy who was Joint Chief of Staff to Theresa May in Number 10 and in the Home Office. Nick provides a rare glimpse into what ...
25 Aug 202054min
