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Conservative Politician Jeremy Hunt on Challenges and Innovations in Politics & Business

In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jeremy Hunt, former UK Chancellor and Foreign Secretary, discusses his experiences in politics, entrepreneurship, and public policy. He talks about his unexpected appointment as Chancellor under Liz Truss, navigating a £72 billion financial black hole, and the importance of strategic long-term decision-making in government. Hunt also shares insights on the evolving culture of entrepreneurship, the impact of technology on politics and business, and the challenges of labor supply in a post-Brexit world. Reflecting on his varied career, Hunt provides unique perspectives on maintaining mental resilience, the influence of AI on the job market, and the geopolitical landscape. Join us for an in-depth conversation with one of the UK's most experienced politicians.

00:00 Why Jeremy Hunt Said Yes to the Toughest Job in Politics

01:45 His Wild Entrepreneurial Start (Including Marmalade in Japan)

08:42 Taking Over During a £72 Billion Crisis

12:17 Why Millions Aren’t Working—and What He’d Do About It

24:35 Will AI Kill the Job Market? Hunt Weighs In

29:12 Can Britain Still Be a Global Power?

29:52 “China Has Changed — And So Must We”

31:24 The Migration Crisis and How Democracies Fight Back

32:04 Have We Lost Faith in Democracy?

33:55 Why We Need to Be Bolder on the Global Stage

34:55 How the Conservative Party Shifted on China

38:11 Do Trade and Security Still Mix? Hunt’s Take

43:29 Why Tech Is Britain’s Most Powerful Weapon

46:02 What Politics Gets Wrong (and Why He’d Never Be PM)

49:36 What’s Next for Jeremy Hunt?

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