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Johnny Mercer MP - Conservative Party, UK

Interviews with newsmakers and personalities from across the globe. Stephen Sackur speaks to Johnny Mercer - a British MP who was a soldier and served three tours in Afghanistan.

Professional politics is a hothouse world where the inhabitants can seem far removed from the rough edges of modern life. Maybe it's no surprise there is a disconnect between our governors and the governed.

Stephen Sackur speaks to a British MP who was a frontline soldier. Johnny Mercer served three tours in Afghanistan. He entered politics to make a difference on issues he cared about - defence, veteran welfare and mental health. But in a Britain preoccupied with Brexit, is anyone listening?

30 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Johnny Mercer

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