The New Statesman Podcast

Misfits and secrets: Why political gossip matters in politics, with Marie Le Conte

Ailbhe Rea speaks to journalist and author <a href="https://www.newstatesman.com/writers/319211" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marie Le Conte</a> about the life of a diary columnist, the gossip that keeps westminster running, and how to write a book in a global pandemic. Marie's new book <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/marie-le-conte/honourable-misfits/9781529349658/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honourable Misfits</a> is out now. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email <a href="mailto:podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk</a>  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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