Jeremy Hunt: podcast appearances and interviews

Sir Jeremy Richard Streynsham Hunt, born on 1 November 1966, is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party. He has served as the Member of Parliament for Godalming and Ash since 2005. Hunt has held several prominent government positions, including Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2012 to 2018, during which he became the longest-serving health secretary in British political history. In this role, he oversaw the implementation of a controversial junior doctors' contract which led to industrial action involving strikes; it was the first such industrial action in 40 years. From 2018 to 2019, he served as Foreign Secretary, succeeding Boris Johnson after his resignation, and was a candidate in the 2019 Conservative leadership election, finishing second. Hunt also served as Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport from 2010 to 2012, where he led efforts for the 2012 London Olympics and initiatives for local TV broadcasting. During his tenure as Foreign Secretary, he was involved in significant diplomatic roles. From 2020 to 2022, he was Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in October 2022 by Liz Truss, a position he maintained into Rishi Sunak's government, during which he presented two budgets and autumn statements. Following the 2024 general election loss, Hunt served as Shadow Chancellor in Sunak's caretaker shadow cabinet. He is also affiliated with NoCoast Beer Co.