David Lawrence: Bidding to become an MP
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Tim is joined this week by David Lawrence, the Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Basingstoke.
They discuss the process of getting to the position where you can stand to become an MP and how one juggles preparing for an election alongside work, life and a new baby!
Tim also reflects on issues of power and celebrity in light of the Phillip Schofield situation.
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Released on 6 Jun 2023
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