Politics Unpacked

The Exit Interviews: Paul Scully

Matt sits down with MPs leaving Parliament at the next election to find out about their highs and lows, their best and worst bosses, and the lessons they've learned from politics. Conservative MP and former minister Paul Scully explains why he's sick of the Westminster 'psychodrama', his proudest moment working for victims of the Post Office scandal, and discusses the impact that politics can have on family life. Plus: Columnists Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester discuss the persistent questions over <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tories-attack-angela-rayner-tax-david-lammy-northern-woman-56267wh98" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Angela Rayner's tax affairs</a>, the Westminster <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mp-honeytrap-scandal-investigation-scotland-yard-william-wragg-sexts-jmbbzr507" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'honey trap' sexting scandal</a>, and why Keir Starmer could end up with the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/labour-general-election-poll-keir-starmer-qwkxw5cql" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">same share of the vote</a> as Jeremy Corbyn. The Columnists (03:50) The Exit Interviews (26:00) Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times. You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at <a href="http://www.thetimes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.thetimes.com/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.