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The Prospect Interview #118: Being a good opposition leader, with Steve Richards

Behind the one quality that helps opposition leaders succeed

February 25, 2020
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From Edward Heath to Margaret Thatcher, David Cameron to Tony Blair—what makes a good opposition leader? Broadcaster and journalist Steve Richards joins the Prospect interview to talk about what it takes for politicians to best their opponents across the despatch box.

You can read Steve’s essay on the politics of the opposition leader here.

Plus Stephanie Boland and Steve Bloomfield on the Labour leadership contest.





Find all episodes of the Prospect interview here