A frank and open discussion with veteran parliamentarian and long serving MP, Sir David Amess. From his early life and vocation to serve his constituents through to public speaking and how he overcame a stammer. We discuss what advice he would give anyone interested in becoming an MP as well as parliamentary process and electioneering.<br/>Sir David talks about  his admiration of Margret Thatcher and other world leaders, his knighthood, the Royal Family and how to become the best politician you can be.<br/>Ayes &amp; Ears: A Survivor&apos;s Guide to Westminster by Davis Amess is available to buy now, all proceeds go to charity<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Needlefish Podcast

John Harland, Jim Firth, Maisie Freedman, Yas Downes

A survivor's guide to politics and parliament with Sir David Amess, MP.

OCT 10, 202168 MIN
The Needlefish Podcast

A survivor's guide to politics and parliament with Sir David Amess, MP.

OCT 10, 202168 MIN

Description

A frank and open discussion with veteran parliamentarian and long serving MP, Sir David Amess. From his early life and vocation to serve his constituents through to public speaking and how he overcame a stammer. We discuss what advice he would give anyone interested in becoming an MP as well as parliamentary process and electioneering.<br/>Sir David talks about  his admiration of Margret Thatcher and other world leaders, his knighthood, the Royal Family and how to become the best politician you can be.<br/>Ayes &amp; Ears: A Survivor&apos;s Guide to Westminster by Davis Amess is available to buy now, all proceeds go to charity<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>