“The problem is that the UK cabinet is inexperienced. They’ve all taken the Brexit litmus test and some of them are truly second or third rate”
During his 14 years as editor of the Financial Times, Lionel Barber transformed the title from a niche printed publication to a global media organisation with digital at its core. Having stepped down last year, he has now published The Powerful and the Damned, an account of his tenure in charge. In this podcast with Sam Smyth, he talks about meeting the world’s most powerful leaders, transitioning the FT to a global audience and the future of media. He also reflects on Ireland’s boom and bust, Brexit and the rise of China.
