As the Conservative Party finds itself out of power and preparing to choose its fifth leader since 2016, Sir John Major sits down with Amol Rajan to share his thoughts on the state of Britain and the future of western democracy. \n \nThe UK is still reeling from a summer of riots, a recent cost of living crisis, and years of political turmoil. There is war in Europe and the Middle East, and national populism is thriving in western democracies. What did Sir John's seven years as Prime Minister teach him about how this country can navigate these crises and move forward?
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