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Beth asks Trump about Mandelson and Epstein

Beth asks Trump about Mandelson and Epstein



Starmer and Trump meet at Chequers and the world's eyes are on them. So why did Trump say he doesn't know Peter Mandelson? The UK's former ambassador to Washington who was sacked last week?

And what d…


Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mandelson sacked over Epstein

Mandelson sacked over Epstein



Peter Mandelson is sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US - his former cabinet colleague, Harriet, says it's shameful that he didn't resign. It's all after new revelations over his friendship with J…


Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is Labour too London?

Is Labour too London?



A long list of women all want to be Labour’s next deputy leader - Lucy Powell, Emily Thornberry, Bridget Phillipson, Alison McGovern, Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Paula Barker have all thrown their names in…


Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rayner resigns and Starmer resets (again)

Rayner resigns and Starmer resets (again)



Beth, Harriet and Ruth reassemble after Angela Rayner’s resignation prompts one of the biggest cabinet reshuffles in years.

She admitted she didn’t pay enough stamp duty on the purchase of a new home …


Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Is Angela Rayner a "hypocrite" if she doesn't resign?

Is Angela Rayner a "hypocrite" if she doesn't resign?



Was the deputy prime minister trying to evade and dodge tax? Is she a 'hypocrite'? Or was she simply doing what she thought was the right thing? 
 
Beth takes Ruth and Harriet behind the scenes of her …


Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Angela Rayner admits underpaying tax - Exclusive interview

Angela Rayner admits underpaying tax - Exclusive interview



In an exclusive interview, the Deputy Prime Minister admits she considered resigning after discovering she didn’t pay enough stamp duty on her second home.   
 
After weeks of speculation in the papers…


Published on 2 months ago

Is political chaos fuelled by the media?

Is political chaos fuelled by the media?



In their final summer Q&A, Beth, Ruth, and Harriet dig into why politics feels permanently stuck in panic mode. 
  
Why does it feel like there's an election imminent when the prime minister isn't requ…


Published on 2 months ago

Starmer’s dilemma in Trump and Putin’s shadow

Starmer’s dilemma in Trump and Putin’s shadow



Can Britain afford both welfare and warfare? Beth takes us inside the row that could define Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

From that huge Commons rebellion over welfare cuts to the looming pressure o…


Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Conservatives v Reform: Battle for the Right

Conservatives v Reform: Battle for the Right



Nigel Farage's Reform won more than 40% of seats at May's council elections. The Conservatives lost control of 16 English councils and won 20% of seats - one of the lowest proportions in the past two…


Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Corbyn’s comeback a headache for Starmer - or a red herring?

Is Corbyn’s comeback a headache for Starmer - or a red herring?



Jeremy Corbyn's back - with Zarah Sultana and a new party. But is it a real threat to Labour, or just political theatre?  
  
This week Beth, Ruth and Harriet answer your questions on whether Corbyn's …


Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago





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