218. Lee Quan Yew – Singapore (1959-90)

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Iain Dale talks to historian Jack Brown about Singapore’s first prime minister.

The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stoughton. Signed copies can be ordered here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/margaret-thatcher-a-short-biography-signed-by-iain-dale-coming-5-june-2025

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218. Lee Quan Yew – Singapore (1959-90)

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218. Lee Quan Yew – Singapore (1959-90)

218. Lee Quan Yew – Singapore (1959-90)