In this episode Professor Stephen Coleman explores the role of rumours in politics - looking at how they influence public opinion, campaign strategy, and political decision-making.

He's joined by Conservative MP Simon Hart, who served as Secretary of State for Wales under Boris Johnson (2019–2022), and more recently Chief Whip in Rishi Sunak’s government (2022–2024).

Presenter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carl Hartley

Guest: Simon Hart

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