Peter Cardwell on Keir Starmer, Special Advisers, Iran, and More | Political Frenemies #19

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In this special episode of Political Frenemies, former Tory adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert sit down with Talk presenter and ex-Tory Special Adviser Peter Cardwell for a no-holds-barred chat. They dive into the fallout from Cardwell’s headline-grabbing interview with Keir Starmer, pull back the curtain on his time behind the scenes in government, and tackle the political shockwaves from the US strikes on Iran. Plus, the trio dissect the highs and lows of the week for Labour, the Tories, Reform UK, and the Lib Dems in a fast-paced round-up of Westminster’s wild ride.BUY Peter Cardwell's book 'The Secret Life of Special Advisers'.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Life-Special-Advisers/dp/1785907395/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0His NEW BOOK, 'Political Animals: The Secret Life of the Cats and Dogs of Westminster and Washington' will be published on 16 September 2025. https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/political-animals-peter-cardwell

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