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Stephen Sackur speaks to former Conservative Chancellor and longest serving MP, Ken Clarke. How close to breaking point is Britain's political system?
HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to former Conservative minister and longest serving MP Ken Clarke. It is hard to remember a time when Britain wasn't consumed by Brexit agony. And still it's impossible to say how and when the pain will stop. MPs are currently trying to find a Brexit consensus in defiance of the wishes of prime minister May. Her own deal remains short of a parliamentary majority, though she clings to the hope it will eventually prevail before time runs out. How close to breaking point is Britain's political system?
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Wed 27 Mar 201915:30GMT
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May ‘doomed’ to remain Tory leader
Duration: 02:34
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Ken Clarke |
Broadcasts
- Tue 26 Mar 201918:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 27 Mar 201904:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 27 Mar 201909:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 27 Mar 201915:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News Latin America & BBC News North America only
