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Ken Clarke MP - Former Conservative Chancellor, UK

Stephen Sackur speaks to former Conservative minister and longest-serving MP Ken Clarke, as MPs try to find a Brexit consensus in defiance of the wishes of the prime minister.

Stephen Sackur speaks to former Conservative minister and longest-serving MP Ken Clarke. It is hard to remember a time when Britain wasn鈥檛 consumed by Brexit agony. And still it is impossible to say how and when the pain will stop. MPs are currently trying to find a Brexit consensus, in defiance of the wishes of the prime minister. Her own deal remains short of a parliamentary majority, though she clings to the hope it will eventually prevail before time runs out. How close to breaking point is Britain鈥檚 political system?

30 minutes

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Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Ken Clarke

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