TORY grandee Sir Richard Needham who served in Government under Margaret Thatcher and John Major,  speaks candidly to Thought and Leaders about his career and highly controversial views on Dominic Cummings, Matt Hancock, Boris Johnson, the NHS and of course the 'Iron Lady'. Sir Richard was a Conservative MP for 18 years between 1979 and 1997, serving as Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Minister of State for Trade.  Referring to Boris Johnson, Sir Richard tells Jonathan Gabay, "we've got a government, which is unbelievably incompetent.   How on earth it manages to maintain its lead in the polls is utterly beyond me. I cannot believe this government is as bad as it is. " This is a groundbreaking episode of Thought and Leaders.  Sir Richard is candid, fascinating, authentic, insightful and funny. Whatever your political stance, you are going to LOVE this episode. (48 minutes listening time). Thought and Leaders is a global podcast.   It features leaders from all walks of life.  Thanks to its cutting-edge content,  Thought and Leaders is often featured in the media and press.  If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please get in touch:  [email protected]