RUSI In Context Episode 15: Sir David Lidington on his Life in British Politics

08/01/2021 1h 4min
RUSI In Context Episode 15: Sir David Lidington on his Life in British Politics

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Originally published 8 January 2021 In this episode, Karin talks to the new Chair of the Institute, the Rt. Hon Sir David Lidington, KCB, CBE. Sir David discusses his career from the early days as a special adviser to eventually becoming Prime Minister Theresa May's de facto deputy, as Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Sir David also reflects on the difficult choice of leaving government and on the poetry that best reflects the mood of 2020.