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The Tanni Grey-Thompson One

How does a career as a top athlete prepare you for politics?

After 15 years as a member of the House of Lords, Tanni Grey-Thompson reflects on how a career at the top of sport prepared her for the world of politics.

The crossbench peer speaks to Nick about what she sees as a dangerous relationship between benefit reforms and legalising assisted dying.

Producer: Daniel Kraemer

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Sat 31 May 2025 17:30

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Nick Robinson reflects on some of the insights he’s gained from his interviewees.

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Nick Robinson reveals the inside track on Today and his Political Thinking podcast.

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