In a special Ayes to the Left podcast the Mirror's Head of Politics, Jason Beattie, talks to Matthew Parkhill.Matthew is the writer, co-director and executive producer of the new TV series the Deep State starring Mark Strong.

They discuss the inspiration behind the drama - the way US multinationals cashed in on the Iraq War. 

Matthew also talks about shadowy links between the political establishment, major corporations and the military.

He explains why drama is such an effective medium for raising awareness about political issues and how he tries to weave personal stories with complex questions about how we are governed and where power really lies.

And he gives his views on the Salisbury poisoning, the power of Britain's political elite and the impact of Brexit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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