Episode Details

Iain Dale and Neil Kinnock talk for two hours about the life, politics and career of the man who so nearly became Prime Minister. They talk about his upbringing and education in South Wales, his period as leader of the opposition, the Miners strike, dealing with Militant, his relations with Margaret Thatcher and John Major, the 1992 election campaign and they conclude by discussing Neil’s new role as carer to his wife Glenys, who has alzheimers. You may think two hours is too long for a podcast. See what you think when you’ve got to the end!