Influential MP reveals astonishing insights on Covid Govt.
Graham Brady sits down with journalist Lucy Johnston to discuss his book “Kingmaker” detailing his unique perspective on British politics. He highlights the negative impacts of pandemic measures, including £400 billion in public debt, NHS backlogs, and increased mental health issues among children. Brady criticised the arbitrary nature of lockdowns and restrictions, noting their ineffectiveness and the government’s reluctance to change course. He recounted interactions with the then Prime Minister Boris Johnson, emphasising inconsistencies in policy decisions and the suppression of dissenting scientific views. Brady also addressed the role of big tech in shaping public opinion and the need for nuanced debate on future pandemics.
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About Graham Stuart Brady,
Baron Brady of Altrincham
PC (born 20 May 1967), is a British politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Altrincham and Sale West from 1997 to 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, he was the chairman of the 1922 Committee from 2010 to 2024, except for a brief period during the 2019 Conservative Party leadership election.
Brady served as a shadow minister under four Conservative leaders before resigning in 2007 in protest at David Cameron‘s opposition to grammar schools. On 1 December 2010, Brady was voted “Backbencher of the Year” by The Spectator at its annual parliamentary awards.
During his tenure as 1922 Committee chairman, Brady has overseen the election of three Conservative Party leaders and Prime Ministers (Theresa May, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak)[a] as well as votes of no confidence in May and Boris Johnson.
Brady stepped down as an MP at the 2024 general election and was appointed to the House of Lords.
About Lucy Johnston
Lucy is Health and Social Affairs editor of the The Sunday Express and also works as a freelance journalist for a range of national print and broadcast press. Previous roles include Assistant Editor at the Big Issue and investigative journalist at the Observer. Lucy had a pivotal role setting up The Big Issue magazine in the UK.
X (formerly twitter) @thelucyjohnston
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