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Stephen Sackur speaks to former Conservative Chancellor and longest serving MP, Ken Clarke. How close to breaking point is Britain's political system?

HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to former Conservative minister and longest serving MP Ken Clarke. It is hard to remember a time when Britain wasn't consumed by Brexit agony. And still it's 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 prime minister May. 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's political system?

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Mar 2019 15:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Ken Clarke

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