As lockdown restrictions ease in England, Wales and much of Scotland, the country is grappling with a new variant of Covid-19. On this episode, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the messaging around unlocking and how the spread of the Indian variant exposes the government's shortcomings.Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what the new dividing lines in British politics will be.If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.ukSubscribing the New Statesman helps us keep making these podcasts. Get 12 weeks for just £12. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.