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Lord Frost: "History will judge Boris Johnson kindly"
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Published
4y ago
Jul 22, 2022
Length
42m
show avg 47m
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Freddie Sayers meets Lord Frost. Read the article here: https://unherd.com/2022/07/david-frost-does-brexit-still-matter/ Listen to the podcast version: https://shows.acast.com/lockdowntv-with-freddie-sayers/lord-frost-liz-truss-is-the-change-candidate Boris Johnson's former Brexit negotiator Lord Frost has put his support behind Liz Truss. He sat down with Freddie Sayers to explain that decision, and whether today's Conservatives add up to a philosophy of government... Follow UnHerd on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unherd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unherd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unherd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unherdtv // TIMECODES // #LordFrost #LizTruss #RishiSunak
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:46The moments proceeding Lord Frost’s resignation
- 2:22Clearing up the difference of opinions towards lockdown within the Conservative party
- 3:42How should Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak be evaluated?
- 6:21Why is Liz Truss better suited to becoming PM?
- 10:43Is Sunak really “the big state lefty” he’s been called?
- 15:10Is there a division amongst the party, similar to that of the Brexiteers?
- 19:02Is David Frost ultra-free marketeer?
- 20:09What does a post-Brexit Britain look like?
- 25:37Should there be increased government expenditure on defence?
- 28:48The impact on immigration in post-Brexit Britain
- 32:53Lord Frost’s thoughts on Boris Johnson
Mentioned
Names dropped
BJ
Boris Johnson
Discussing his legacy and the reasons behind his resignation.
LT
Liz Truss
The leadership candidate supported by Lord Frost.
RS
Rishi Sunak
The competing leadership candidate.
SB
Steve Baker
Mentioned as part of the parliamentary revolt.
MG
Michael Gove
Discussing his hawkish stance on lockdown policy.
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