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Former Conservative MP and veterans minister Johnny Mercer joins Christopher Hope on Chopper’s Political Podcast to discuss his new book, No Way to Run a Country: An Outsider’s Journey into the Heart of Broken Politics.Mercer reflects on his time in Westminster, his work on veterans’ affairs, the Northern Ireland legacy process, his experiences in government and his decision to leave frontline politics.

He also discusses political leadership, the role of the media, electoral reform, the rise of Reform and why he believes more people should consider entering politics.The conversation also covers Mercer’s experiences serving in Afghanistan, his disagreements with the government over veterans’ rights and what he believes needs to change in British politics.

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