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Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

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Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

    An Age-Old Divide: Tory Resignations And The UK's Youngest Baroness

    An Age-Old Divide: Tory Resignations And The UK's Youngest Baroness

    Two more Conservative ministers have announced they won't be contesting the next election, prompting a mini-cabinet reshuffle for Rishi Sunak. Bloomberg's Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea joins us with the details.Plus, at 28 years old Carmen Smith is the UK's youngest member of the House of Lords. The Plaid Cymru politician talks to us about youth engagement, Welsh independence, and why she wants to abolish the upper chamber. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and James Woolcock. 
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    Hacking Democracy: UK, US Sanction China For Stealing Voter Data

    Hacking Democracy: UK, US Sanction China For Stealing Voter Data

    The UK and the US have accused China of cyberattacks targeting politicians, voters' data, and election regulators in an election year. Our TV anchor and former Beijing Correspondent in London Tom Mackenzie explains how Britain's relationship has gone so awry and what these latest claims mean. Plus, looking for a job? It might help to have the letters 'AI' in your CV. LinkedIN's UK Country Manager Janine Chamberlain speaks to us about how Artificial Intelligence is changing the jobs market. And a Bloomberg exclusive interview with Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Member Catherine Mann. Hosted by James Woolcock 
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    Locked In: £11bn Commitment To Secure The 'Grey Vote'

    Locked In: £11bn Commitment To Secure The 'Grey Vote'

    Jeremy Hunt says the pensions triple lock will feature in the upcoming Conservative manifesto and Labour are also 'committed' to the policy. But despite political backing, others disagree - Lord David Willetts, President of the Resolution Foundation tells us why the pension guarantee should be scrapped. Plus, Bloomberg analysis shows local Tory candidates are actively distancing themselves from the party online. We speak to Samuel Power, senior politics lecturer at the University of Sussex about the Conservative party's brand challenge. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock. 
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    It's All Kicking Off: Bank of England Ponders Cuts As Politicians Talk Football

    It's All Kicking Off: Bank of England Ponders Cuts As Politicians Talk Football

    The latest Bank of England update is moving markets but British Politicians are focused on football. Senior Economics Editor Philip Aldrick brings us the latest on the Bank of England's rate cutting path.Plus, we dissect the controversy surrounding changes to the England Flag on the Nike's Euro 2024 kit with and former England player, football executive and broadcaster Eniola Aluko.  
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    An Irish Goodbye: Varadkar's Legacy And Starmer's Race Problem

    An Irish Goodbye: Varadkar's Legacy And Starmer's Race Problem

    Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar stunned the political world with his resignation - we discuss what his departure means for the future of Ireland with former Irish ambassador to the United States, Daniel Mulhall.Plus, Keir Starmer's commitment to diversity is under question the Labour Party's adviser on race Doreen Lawrence reportedly said he failed to listen to her. Martin Forde KC, who was tasked by Starmer with investigating previous allegations of racism within Labour joins us with his perspective. Hosted by Ailbhe Rea and Caroline Hepker. 
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    Reeves' Economic Vision: Labour Questioned On Spending and Rishi Sunak Pressured Over Rwanda

    Reeves' Economic Vision: Labour Questioned On Spending and Rishi Sunak Pressured Over Rwanda

    Today's edition of PMQS saw Rishi Sunak grilled on the progress of the Rwanda deal and criminal prosecutions, we discuss the Prime Minister's performance. Plus, yesterday the Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves delivered her big economic vision-setting Mais lecture. What did we learn? Panmure Gordon's Chief Economist Simon French joins us with more. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock. 
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While listening, you definitely receive a comprehensive, unbiased recap of the top news stories and issues within the UK.

The guests are of great variety and hail from all areas of the UK and are relevant to the top news stories of the day. However, Sebastian and Roger sometimes will let them ramble and don’t intervene with prompts or questions to get them back on track. Gets a bit hard to follow

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