This week Laura talks with Sir Craig Oliver, former Director of Communications and Politics to the Prime Minister, David Cameron. Craig shares his experience of being 'thrown into the white water rapids' on joining Number 10, his experience of campaigning on two Referendums and the privilege of flying around the world; seeing and hearing world leaders and occasionally eating some very unusual food, plus a surprising anecdote of David Beckham. Parental Advisory.

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In What Were You Thinking former political advisor Laura Round speaks to politicians, opinion formers and business people to find out about the experiences, people and places that have inspired them. What motivates them? Why did they decide to do what they do? What are the most memorable and surprising situations they have found themselves in? The answer is often unexpected.

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