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The speaker is saying that public confidence in politics has fallen because of deceptive briefings and the Iraq war. The quote links those events to a broader decline in trust. It frames political credibility as being damaged by government messaging and controversy.
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Originally said in English.
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About Cathy Newman
English journalist and presenter
Catherine Elizabeth Newman is an English journalist and presenter. Born in 1974, she is known for her work in television and radio, including presenting on Sky News and Times Radio. She began as a newspaper journalist, with roles at Media Week, The Independent, the Financial Times and The Washington Post. She worked for Channel 4 News from 2006 to 2026, first as a correspondent and later, from 2011, as a presenter. Since April 2026, she has presented an evening politics programme on Sky News and also hosts a weekly show on Times Radio.
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