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Gavin Barwell on Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Brexit

As the results of the U.K. general election became clear early on Friday morning, Christiane spoke with a man who knows better than most just what an achievement Boris Johnson’s victory was. Gavin Barwell is a former Member of Parliament and current member of the House of Lords, and he served as chief of staff to former Prime Minister Theresa May. He joins the program to discuss the election.

Gavin Barwell on Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Brexit

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