About this episode
Alicia McCarthy discusses the behind-the-scenes tensions in government as new laws are pursued before the parliamentary session ends, alongside insights on AI and UK tourism.
Who blinks first? A former government chief whip reveals to Alicia McCarthy the tensions behind the scenes as ministers try to get new laws on the statute book before the end of the parliamentary session. Also, a professor outlines the benefits of AI and MPs search for ideas to encourage visitors to the UK to go beyond London.
People in this episode
Host: Alicia McCarthy
Guest: former government chief whip
Topics covered
- government
- legislation
- AI benefits
- tourism
- parliamentary session
Keywords
- government
- legislation
- AI
- tourism
- parliament
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UK, AI
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