In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with former Foreign Office official Ameer Kotecha, who spent more than a decade inside the British government before walking away and speaking out about what he describes as the ideological capture of our institutions.
After eleven years in the Foreign Office, Kotecha explains why he chose to leave…
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‘The British Deep State Is Completely Woke’ Government Insider
The early access and ad-free version + Bonus Content for Paid Subscribers (starts at 1:03:43)
Mar 23, 2026
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The Winston Marshall Show
The Winston Marshall Show is a long-form interview podcast exploring politics, culture, history, philosophy, free speech, and everything in between.
Hosted by me, Winston Marshall, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading thinkers, journalists, politicians, authors, academics, entrepreneurs, and cultural figures from across the political spectrum.
We believe the best ideas emerge through open, honest, and good-faith discussion. Our guests are given the time to explain what they think, why they think it, and to have their ideas challenged through thoughtful conversation— not soundbites.
At a time of profound political and cultural change, our mission is to defend free inquiry, strengthen the values that underpin Western civilisation, and contribute to the conversations that shape its future.
New episodes are published every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00pm UK / 2:00pm ET.
The Winston Marshall Show is a long-form interview podcast exploring politics, culture, history, philosophy, free speech, and everything in between.
Hosted by me, Winston Marshall, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading thinkers, journalists, politicians, authors, academics, entrepreneurs, and cultural figures from across the political spectrum.
We believe the best ideas emerge through open, honest, and good-faith discussion. Our guests are given the time to explain what they think, why they think it, and to have their ideas challenged through thoughtful conversation— not soundbites.
At a time of profound political and cultural change, our mission is to defend free inquiry, strengthen the values that underpin Western civilisation, and contribute to the conversations that shape its future.
New episodes are published every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00pm UK / 2:00pm ET.Listen on
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