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S6E1 - Rt Hon Polly Billington (MP for East Thanet)

Author
Leah Talks
Published
Mon 10 Mar 2025
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Climate, Campaigns, and Coastal Communities: Polly Billington MP's Longest Day

Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Longest Day, Polly Billington MP shares insights from her career and experiences, including the unforgettable 24-hour negotiation at the Copenhagen climate change conference in 2009. She discusses the importance of perseverance, negotiation, and storytelling in the face of global challenges, drawing connections to her work as an MP for East Thanet. Polly highlights her priorities, including climate action, creativity, and coastal community development, while also sharing lessons on leadership and staying energised through long days.

 “Stories are fine, they’re necessary but not sufficient.” 

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