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From Sky boss to Number 10: Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith

3/13/202640 min

Andrew Griffith on why government sometimes has to say 'no' and why Rupert Murdoch was the "best boss".

The Shadow Business Secretary was once the youngest Chief Financial Officer of any major British company, when he worked at Sky, before becoming an MP an joining Boris Johnson's team in Downing Street.

Senior Producer: Daniel Kraemer Producer: Flora Murray Editor: Giles Edwards

Clips

Stand By Our Closest Ally
Embarrassed By UK Commitment
Sometimes Do Nothing Is Best
Plan, Not Promises, On Red Tape
From Net Zero Champion To Skeptic
Wealth, Guilt, And Giving Back
Raised Eyebrows At Truss Budget

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  4. Nick Robinson· Host1:05

    [upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to Political Thinking. This was the week when the impact of the war in the Middle East really came home. Higher energy bills, higher prices at the pumps and in the shops, higher interest rates than looked likely just a few weeks ago. My guest on Political Thinking is the Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith,

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