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Meet Amber Rudd ahead of her LIFI23 appearance

September 11, 2023

We caught up with Amber Rudd, the former health secretary ahead of her appearance at #LIFI23. Watch the video below in full as our resident journalist Larry Budd sets the scene on political systems, the government, and Brexit.

To join this incredible debate in person on 30 September, the event has been upgraded, so the last few tickets are available HERE.

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