The Interview - Alan Johnson – UK Home Secretary 2009 – 2010

Alan Johnson – UK Home Secretary 2009 – 2010

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The British public appears increasingly alienated from mainstream politics and politicians - a phenomenon which can also be seen in other mature democracies. Stephen Sackur speaks to Alan Johnson, who held a series of cabinet posts in the last Labour Government. He is that rare breed, a politician who grew up in poverty and worked his way up from the bottom. Has today’s professionalised class of politicians lost touch with real life?


Published on Friday, 17th May 2013.

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