Miriam Margoyles, an actor, did not hesitate to share her thoughts about Jeremy Hunt as the new chancellor while she was live on the television. Today ProgrammeBBC Radio 4.
Margoyles as well as Hunt were guests on the program, where Hunt spoke about his new role within the government and the problems that must be solved after a turbulent few weeks for Liz Truss, the new prime minister.
He may have had a rude awakening if Margoyles told him what he thought about him. The 81-year old spoke out about Margoyles to Martha Kearney and Justin Webb.
“When I saw him there, I said, ‘You’ve got a hell of a job, best of luck.’ And what I really want to say was, ‘F*** you, bastard.’ But you can’t say that.”
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A shocked Webb replied: “Oh no no no you mustn’t say that. We’ll have to have you out of the studio now.”Kearney said: “We will. With many apologies.”
Margoyles is well-known for her ability to speak her mind and made the comments around 8:30 am, well before the watershed. The moment was broadcast live on BBC radio, and it went viral. Some called in to comment. “greatest moment”The entire history of the show.
After just 38 days, Kwasi Kwarteng was replaced by Hunt as chancellor.
Hunt and Truss have divergent ideas of Conservative politics, but there is hope that Hunt can help to ease tensions among investors.
Margoyles doesn’t seem to be a fan, and we are afraid that her opinion on the matter may become more popular.
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