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Dame Andrea Jenkyns dives deep into the gritty world of British politics, tackling her own party, the civil service, and the influence of “woke culture” on British democracy. Known for her bold stance on Brexit, Andrea doesn’t mince words as she shares her journey from Greggs to Parliament and speaks on why she believes the political system needs a shake-up. Andrea discusses her fierce fight for Brexit, calling Parliament’s handling of the 17.4 million Brexit votes a “betrayal of democracy.” Her view? If leaders can’t deliver, they shouldn’t be in office.

Key Highlights:

• From Greggs to Parliament: Andrea shares how a personal tragedy drove her to fight for healthcare reform and democratic accountability.
• Calling Out Weak Leadership: She demanded Theresa May’s resignation, standing firm on Brexit’s importance and calling out government inaction as a failure to the public.
• Abuse and Threats: Andrea reveals disturbing threats she’s received targeting her family, underscoring the often limited support MPs have against harassment.
• Civil Service Crisis: Andrea argues that Britain’s civil service needs an overhaul, describing it as “woke” and “left-wing”—and a barrier to real progress.
• Fighting Woke Culture: From universities to the NHS, Andrea claims that “woke” policies are limiting free speech and eroding British common sense, urging politicians to defend national values rather than following popular opinion.

This episode is Andrea’s unfiltered take which raises questions about the direction of British politics and the role of accountability in government.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Who is Andrea Jenkyns?
4:53 - Getting into Politics
10:13 - Calling for Theresa May’s Resignation
13:15 - Dictatorship vs Democracy: Dubai vs England
18:47 - Limits of Government & Prime Ministerial Power
20:56 - Andrea on Today’s Woke Society
24:32 - Dealing with Death Threats
26:07 - Have UK Police Gone Soft?
32:55 - UK Financial Restructure: A Business Comparison
36:51 - Why Are We Financially Mismanaged?
39:44 - Productivity Concerns Under Labour
41:19 - Decision-Making During Covid
46:21 - Politics on Twitter: Free Reign or Monitored?
48:23 - Political Conspiracies & Hidden Influences
50:07 - What’s Next for Andrea Jenkyns?

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