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Old Newscast: The Rise Of David Cameron (Part 1)

8/1/2026 • 30 min

Today, we look at David Cameron’s rapid rise to Conservative leader in 2005. This is the second of six Old Newscasts looking at the story of 30 years of British politics through six votes. In this two part episode we tell the story of how after another damaging election defeat the Conservatives were once again looking for a new leader. After years in the politi… Play episode

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The Rachel Reeves Interview (Her Last As Chancellor?)
The Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation
What’s Andy Burnham’s Plan To Move Power Out Of London?
Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins
Has The US-Iran War Restarted?
Nigel Farage Resigns As MP
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Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
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