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S2 E3: George Young on the usual channels

S2 E3: George Young on the usual channels

Update: 2021-02-15
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The 'How Parliament Works' textbook, co-authored by Lord Lisvane (see S1 E6), defines the usual channels as "the informal and private contacts between the whips and business managers of the two sides of each House". In this episode Lord Young of Cookham, a former Leader of the House and Chief Whip, explains why these interactions are so important for the smooth running of the Commons. He also reflects on his lengthy ministerial career, the workings of the 2010-15 coalition government and his time as both a minister and backbencher in the House of Lords.

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S2 E3: George Young on the usual channels

S2 E3: George Young on the usual channels

Leader of the House of Commons