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In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, host Calum MacDonald and guest Kirsty Buchanan engage with Ambassador Peter Ford, who shares his insights on the current situation in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. The conversation explores the implications of the regime's collapse, the rise of ISIS and Al-Qaeda, and the consequences of international interventions. Ford emphasises the dire state of affairs in Syria, the complexities of choosing leadership, and the responsibilities of the UK and international community in addressing the ongoing crisis.
The conversation delves into the complexities of military intervention in Syria, reflecting on past decisions made by the Labour Party and the implications of those choices. It transitions into a critique of David Lammy's performance as Foreign Secretary, exploring the challenges he faces in a rapidly changing global landscape. The discussion then shifts to the pressing issue of the housing crisis in the UK, examining Labour's ambitious housing targets and the feasibility of achieving them amidst planning challenges.
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In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, host Calum MacDonald and guest Kirsty Buchanan engage with Ambassador Peter Ford, who shares his insights on the current situation in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. The conversation explores the implications of the regime's collapse, the rise of ISIS and Al-Qaeda, and the consequences of international interventions. Ford emphasises the dire state of affairs in Syria, the complexities of choosing leadership, and the responsibilities of the UK and international community in addressing the ongoing crisis.
The conversation delves into the complexities of military intervention in Syria, reflecting on past decisions made by the Labour Party and the implications of those choices. It transitions into a critique of David Lammy's performance as Foreign Secretary, exploring the challenges he faces in a rapidly changing global landscape. The discussion then shifts to the pressing issue of the housing crisis in the UK, examining Labour's ambitious housing targets and the feasibility of achieving them amidst planning challenges.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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