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How To Hold The Line

How To Hold The Line

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits


How To Hold The Line

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Heading into an election campaign, politicians can be asked to explain their party's position on absolutely anything - but it's not always easy to remember exactly what that is. Matt is joined by a panel of former spin doctors to find out how MPs are given the lines to take, and what happens when they forget them.Plus: Manveen Rana and Matt Deegan discuss whether Keir Starmer's six pledges have made Labour's policy positions clear, whether the covid inquiry is worth £300k per day, and why radio's popularity is so enduring.Columnist Panel (03:59)  How To Hold The Line (24:45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Politics without the boring bits: Matt Chorley presents the best interviews, analysis and panel discussions from his Times Radio show. Listen to Times Radio live on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.