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NS#260: Contradictory Conservatives

NS#260: Contradictory Conservatives

FromThe New Statesman Podcast


NS#260: Contradictory Conservatives

FromThe New Statesman Podcast

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Stephen and Anoosh discuss the unfolding story of the Russian spy attack in Salisbury, and wonder whether Jeremy Corbyn's previous foreign policy statements will cut through to voters. Then they analyse Philip Hammond's Spring Statement and the Conservatives' contradictory position on the economy. Finally, they answer a listener question: is Vince Cable right to say that the Brexit vote was driven by racism?Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts, @anoosh_c or @stephenkb or join us on Facebook for a live Q&A.Further reading:Anoosh's interview with Vince Cable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Mar 15, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Twice a week the New Statesman politics team - Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea - discuss the latest in UK politics. From Boris Johnson's latest battle with backbenchers to the machinery behind the Labour Party's opposition attack lines, this is the debrief you need to understand what's really happening in Westminster and beyond.New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Send your questions at youaskus.co.uk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.