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Lord Sumption: Is liberal democracy in big trouble?

The Interview·Feb 28, 2025·22:57·pending

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Stephen Sackur speaks to the former senior judge, barrister and writer Lord Sumption whose latest book assesses the health of democracy and the rule of law

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BBC World Service

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Stephen Sackur

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Lord Sumption

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