Secrets of the Spin Doctors: Part Two

Secrets of the Spin Doctors: Part Two

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Starmer's Iran Response Angers Trump

Donald Trump says he is "very disappointed" that Keir Starmer didn't initially allow the US to use British airbases to attack Iran - a position the Prime Minister has now reversed. Should the UK resist being dragged into America's war? And would that threaten the 'special relatio ...  Show more

Labour's 'Existential Crisis'

Zack Polanski has declared an "existential crisis for the Labour Party" following a "seismic" by-election victory in Gorton and Denton. But does the result mean it's curtains for Keir Starmer?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Ac ...  Show more

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