<p>Jacqui Smith, the former Home Secretary of the UK talks through how she got into that role, her political ambitions, whether she&apos;d make a better politician now than when she was actually in power and whether we dismiss politicians too quickly when they&apos;ve reached a certain age.<br/><br/>Jacqui was only the 3rd women to reach one of the 3 most important UK offices of state when she became Home Secretary and we discuss the treatment of female politicians compared to their male counterparts.<br/><br/>Also, a big plug for scented candles :)<br/><br/>If you like the episode, please subscribe and rate and review on iTunes or Follow on Spotify. Feel free to follow me on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/_RHoward'>@_Rhoward</a></p>

Zero2Something

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Jacqui Smith - Ambition isn't a bad thing

MAR 16, 202145 MIN
Zero2Something

Jacqui Smith - Ambition isn't a bad thing

MAR 16, 202145 MIN

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<p>Jacqui Smith, the former Home Secretary of the UK talks through how she got into that role, her political ambitions, whether she&apos;d make a better politician now than when she was actually in power and whether we dismiss politicians too quickly when they&apos;ve reached a certain age.<br/><br/>Jacqui was only the 3rd women to reach one of the 3 most important UK offices of state when she became Home Secretary and we discuss the treatment of female politicians compared to their male counterparts.<br/><br/>Also, a big plug for scented candles :)<br/><br/>If you like the episode, please subscribe and rate and review on iTunes or Follow on Spotify. Feel free to follow me on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/_RHoward'>@_Rhoward</a></p>