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The Most Expensive World Cup Ever? (With Football Daily, Part 3)

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Electioncast: The Mega May Run In

Today, we look at the biggest set of elections in the UK since the 2024 General Election.Laura and Paddy run through what the polls tell us, how insiders are feeling, and the challenges each of the parties face in different parts of Britain.Political correspondent Joe Pike joins ...  Show more

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