Emily Thornberry criticises the era of 'strongman politics'

The speaker shares their experience shadowing a political leader, criticizing their incompetence and unsuitability for leadership. The discussion extends to the rise of strongman politics globally, with a focus on the influence of Donald Trump as a prominent figure in this trend.

What qualities did the speaker attribute to the individual they shadowed?

• Lazy and deceitful

• Competent and reliable

• Hardworking and honest

• Innovative and reckless

According to the speaker, what role did the individual hold before being criticized?

• Foreign Secretary

• Home Secretary

• Prime Minister

• Defense Minister

What is the speaker's tone towards the individual they shadowed?

• Critical

• Neutral

• Admiring

• Supportive

What does the speaker suggest is a reason for the rise in strongman politics?

• Influence from a leader in the White House

• Technological advancements

• Economic stability

• Cultural shifts

Who does the speaker refer to as the 'so-called leader of the free world'?

• Donald Trump

• Angela Merkel

• Vladimir Putin

• Xi Jinping