Now seems like an appropriate time to reveal David Lammy’s reputation as a shock jock is about as strong as his reputation as a Minister of the Crown. During his days an LBC presenter between 2022 and 2024, Lammy is said to have frustrated producers for often absorbing ‘nothing’ from his briefing notes and being a bit of a ‘slowcoach’. It was, apparently, a frustrating and bemusing experience to work with him. He left the broadcaster in 2024 to fight the general election and eventually become Deputy Prime Minister. There’s hope for everyone…
