331. Jess Phillips

331. Jess Phillips

Author: Global September 10, 2025 Duration: 1:13:13

Iain Dale interviews safeguarding minister Jess Phillips live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about Jess's life as a minister, being under attack from Elon Musk, being heckled at her election count and who's her favourite Tory.


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