Dame Caroline Spelman: Life on the front bench and swimming with sharks
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Christian MP Tim Farron speaks to Dame Caroline Spelman about her varied career in politics which saw her sit in David Cameron’s cabinet, represent the Church of England in Parliament and serve her constituency for 22 years.
Caroline discusses the highs and lows and explains why she decided to step down after playing a significant role in fighting a no deal Brexit.
Tim also starts the year with a challenge for you – what’s your role in the ‘mucky business’ of politics?
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Released on 11 Jan 2022
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