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The Douglas Alexander One

The trade minister on how a penalty shootout played a role in his government appointment.

The Trade Minister explains how a penalty shootout played a role in his government appointment.

Douglas Alexander has the same job that he had 20 years ago in Tony Blair's government. He reflects on how the world has changed in that time, and his motivation for returning to politics after a humiliating defeat in 2015.

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10 surprising things I’ve learned from Political Thinking

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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