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Will Starmer have to agree to war?
Will Starmer have to agree to war?

Is Donald Trump about to join Israel in attacks on Iran, and will he ask Keir Starmer to help him out? If he does - would it even be legal?

A lot has …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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Should anyone go to prison for an abortion?
Should anyone go to prison for an abortion?

A landmark bill is due to be voted on in the House of Commons next week that could decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales.  
 
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7 months ago

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Rachel Reeves faces the numbers - can she cut it?
Rachel Reeves faces the numbers - can she cut it?

As Rachel Reeves prepares for next week’s spending review, Beth explains why it could be a defining moment for the government and the chancellor is f…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Why Labour needs to focus on the working class, with Andy Burnham
Why Labour needs to focus on the working class, with Andy Burnham

Beth is catching up with Andy Burnham - the Mayor of Greater Manchester – in his office for an extra episode this week, recorded on Tuesday.

It’s just…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Farage steps in whilst parliament’s out
Farage steps in whilst parliament’s out

Nigel Farage is using parliamentary recess to grab the microphone – he's been out and about during the half term holiday criticising the government a…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Rachel Reeves vs Keir Starmer: Inside the ‘rift’ in Downing Street
Rachel Reeves vs Keir Starmer: Inside the ‘rift’ in Downing Street

Are Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves falling out over winter fuel payments? Beth tells us what she’s been hearing in Westminster about a rift between t…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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What was behind Starmer’s 'Enoch Powell' moment?
What was behind Starmer’s 'Enoch Powell' moment?

Another week, another sticky situation for the prime minister and some of his MPs - this time it's centred around his language on immigration.

When Si…

8 months ago

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Can a trade deal with Trump save Starmer?
Can a trade deal with Trump save Starmer?

With Ruth away, Beth and Harriet are joined by Salma Shah, a former Conservative special adviser from 2014-2018 and now a political commentator.  
  
T…

8 months, 1 week ago

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Can Nigel Farage and Reform prove themselves?
Can Nigel Farage and Reform prove themselves?

Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, and Ruth Davidson assemble for an elections debrief.  

Beth's been following a very happy Nigel Farage after Reform gained…

8 months, 1 week ago

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Can there ever be a calm debate on trans rights?
Can there ever be a calm debate on trans rights?

Beth, Harriet and Ruth discuss the UK Supreme Court's judgment on how a woman should be defined in law. 

They also hear from Ellie, a trans woman who …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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