Third time’s the charm? Britain’s new prime minister

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeOct 25, 202223m

Third time’s the charm? Britain’s new prime minister

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeOct 25, 202223m

Rishi Sunak becomes Britain’s prime minister today, making him the third in the past seven weeks. Our correspondent explains who he is, and analyses his road ahead. In Mexico there are growing concerns over the army’s increasing wealth and power. And why “The Stepford Wives,” a novel published 50 years ago, remains relevant and influential today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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