Katie Lam MP

The Future of Politics: Katie Lam’s Journey from Cambridge to No.10 Katie Lam MP joins Jimmy to unpack her remarkable path from teaching herself Latin and Greek at a comprehensive school, to studying Classics at Cambridge, to analysing billion-pound companies at Goldman Sachs - and finally into the heart of political power. She reveals what really happens inside No.10 during a national crisis, how AI is reshaping high-finance roles like equity research, and why becoming an MP is far more intense than working in government. Katie also reflects on the lasting impact of the pandemic, the expanding expectations placed on the state, and how national security, tech, and politics now collide. A fast, smart conversation about ambition, public service, and the future of work in Britain. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Cambridge, Latin, Greek & Why Classics Still Matter 03:45 Breaking Into Goldman Sachs 05:39 Life in Equity Research 09:04 How AI Will Transform Finance 17:27 Entering Politics & Becoming a SpAd 20:35 Inside No.10 During the Pandemic 23:58 The Surreal Reality of Lockdown 24:26 Supermarkets: The Unsung Heroes 25:04 Theatre to Trolleys: Unexpected Crossovers 25:54 The Pandemic’s Lasting Effects 27:48 The New, Bigger Role of Government 31:40 National Security & Tech 36:17 Should Government Ever Own Companies? 38:18 From Advisor to MP 42:09 What Being an MP Is Really Like 49:50 Casework, Constituents & AI’s Future Role ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Chapters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices