193. James Cleverly: Why Has There Been A Radical Shift On The Right?

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  • 15 June 2026

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What does James Cleverly think of Nigel Farage and Reform? How does Cleverly explain his unexpected exit from the Tory leadership race? What could the future of AI in Great Britain look like under different leadership?


Sir James Cleverly joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more.

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