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Martin Lewis is "on speed dial to Number 10"

Martin Lewis's direct line to the government, Burnham's parking fine crackdown, and do the British public prefer picky bits or holly bobs?Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn round up the stories of the week.READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/economy/2026/10/martin-lewis-i-get ...  Show more

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Labour split over Jackdaw

The government has approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. It is a decision that has split the Labour Party.It may only be the beginning - the far more controversial decision on the Rosebank gas field is still to come.Anoosh Chakelian is joined today by Megan ...  Show more

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