Inside out: How to fix the UK’s prison system + Labour embraces unpopularity

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140: Will Mandelson be Starmer’s downfall?

The release of the latest Epstein files triggered a deluge of revelations, spelling the end for one of UK’s biggest political characters. Nish and Coco chat about Lord Mandelson’s fall and the damage done to Keir Starmer and his government as well as the new police investigation ...  Show more

Will Starmer’s control freakery deliver victory to Reform?

Keir Starmer jets off to Beijing, leaving Westminster - once again - bubbling with rumours about his future. The King of the North might be off the cards, but Angela Rayner and even Ed Miliband are eyeing up the top spot. Reform thinks GB News Presenter and right-wing activist Ma ...  Show more

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