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Destination Rwanda?

Destination Rwanda?

FromPolitical Fix


Destination Rwanda?

FromPolitical Fix

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The government’s plan to send undocumented migrants to Rwanda has overcome a series of hurdles in the House of Commons, but how will it fare in the Lords? FT columnists Miranda Green and Stephen Bush are with Lucy Fisher to debate what could happen next. And the FT’s public policy editor Peter Foster joins them round the table to tell us more about the FT’s scoop on the dire state of finances in UK universities. Free links:Rwanda bill rebellion takes heavy toll on Rishi SunakRishi Sunak secures Commons approval for Rwanda bill as rebel MPs back downUK universities risk falling into deficit as foreign student numbers fallThe UK’s political class needs to learn to love the economy it actually hasBiden, Attal, Pitt the Younger - what is the right age for a politician?Follow Lucy on X: @LOS_Fisher, Miranda: @greenmiranda, Stephen: @stephenkb and Peter: @pmdfosterPresented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Philippa Goodrich. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Original music and audio mix by Breen Turner. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Sebastian Payne takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of expert Financial Times correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Saturday morning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.