WEB: A chance to see Newsnights famous interview of Michael Howard by Jeremy Paxman
Paxman grilled Howard over his record as Home Secretary and his support for the Iraq War
The interview, which was broadcast in 2003, is widely regarded as one of the most memorable political interviews in British history
Newsnight's famous interview of Michael Howard by Jeremy Paxman is now available to watch online. The interview, which was broadcast in 2003, is widely regarded as one of the most memorable political interviews in British history.
In the interview, Paxman grilled Howard over his record as Home Secretary and his support for the Iraq War. Howard was visibly uncomfortable throughout the interview, and Paxman's relentless questioning forced him to defend his record in detail.
The interview has been praised for its forensic questioning and its exposure of Howard's weaknesses. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in British politics or in the art of political interviewing.
To watch the full interview, visit the BBC News website.
Additional information:
Michael Howard was Home Secretary from 1993 to 1997. He was a controversial figure, and his time in office was marked by a number of high-profile scandals.
Howard was a strong supporter of the Iraq War. He argued that Saddam Hussein posed a serious threat to the world, and that military action was necessary to remove him from power.
The Iraq War was a controversial decision, and Howard's support for it was one of the main reasons why he lost the 2005 general election.
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