From Boris Johnson to Marvin Rees will Martin Booth the editor of Bristol 24/7 become one of a long line of journalists who enter political office? Booth is in the running as an independent in the by-election for Hotwells and Harbourside ward. As editor of a local publication, what are Martin’s motivations and inspirations? Can anyone be really independent, including Bristol 24/7’s owners and shareholders? The area is the site of a major battle over the future of Bristol - the transformation of Cumberland Basin into Western Harbour. But what’s the big idea? Who wins and who will lose? Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Boris Johnson to Marvin Rees will Martin Booth the editor of Bristol 24/7 become one of a long line of journalists who enter political office?
Booth is in the running as an independent in the by-election for Hotwells and Harbourside ward. As editor of a local publication, what are Martin’s motivations and inspirations? Can anyone be really independent, including Bristol 24/7’s owners and shareholders?
The area is the site of a major battle over the future of Bristol - the transformation of Cumberland Basin into Western Harbour. But what’s the big idea? Who wins and who will lose? Listen in!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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