{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f0cd127beb81286961a4e9/6a75f5dcb5c73bab7c2626cb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"​The UK Response to the Iran War & Migration","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69f0cd127beb81286961a4e9/1786115510773-70ebd9f1-a6ab-412e-a4f7-23bafdf26c15.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How is the UK navigating the political and humanitarian fallout of conflict in the Middle East?</p><p><br></p><p>​In this episode of Iran Unveiled, we sit down with Lewis Leach—former Parliamentary Chief of Staff, UK Civil Service Senior Policy Adviser, and public affairs expert—to dissect the UK’s strategy surrounding the Iran war, regional diplomacy, and shifting migration policies.</p><p>​From the corridors of Westminster to foreign policy advisory, Lewis shares his insider perspective on how British lawmakers balance geopolitical alliances, national security concerns, and international refugee obligations during escalating crises.</p><p><br></p><p>Lewis Leach is an experienced UK public policy, government affairs, and strategic communications expert. Having served as Chief of Staff in the UK House of Commons and Senior Policy Adviser within the UK Civil Service, Lewis brings deep insight into UK legislative processes, parliamentary strategy, and national policy development.</p>","author_name":"Negar Ghaffari"}