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Our listeners ask: How long will the government continue to support Israel after its actions in Gaza?

Also in the show, one listener asks why longstanding issues like council tax reform are perennially ignored, another whether there could ever be a true 'red tory' faction in the Conservative party.

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Tom McTague and Rachel Cunliffe.

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Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to discuss the the growing rebellion among Labour MPs over the government's welfare reform bill, and how many government figures may go in the fallout.

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Keir Starmer faces war on all fronts - Andrew Marr

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“The proliferation toothpaste does not go back in the tube” - Ankit Panda

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YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump's Ceasefire: From bunker bombs to F bombs

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With events in Iran bringing the question of nuclear weapons back to the forefront of international news, where does the world go next?

In this episode senior editor Katie Stallard speaks to Ankit Panda, author of The New Nuclear Age: At the Precipice of Armageddon, about the...

Publicly at least, most American Presidents have "held their tongue" over their disputes with Israel - Trump is a "different kettle of fish."

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YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed"

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The Trump-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran has gotten off to a shaky start. Both sides have accused the other of violating the agreement, with Israel incurring the expletive-laden wrath of the US president in ...

Diplomacy has been "pushed aside" after Donald Trump bombed Iran - leaving Britain "weak".

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YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump bombs Iran

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Donald Trump has hinted in a social media that he would be in favour of regime change in Iran. His government have said otherwise.

Elsewhere, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has so far refused to say whether the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites was legal. Does the UK government quietly...

“American citizens will die” - Lee Siegel

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Donald Trump announced on Sunday that US forces have bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. 

The attack comes after weeks of speculation about whether the US will follow Israel into war with Iran, after claims that Iran has enriched enough material to fuel nuclear weapons.

In this emergency episode, Freddie Hayward spea...

Our listeners ask: Do Labour have a realistic chance of winning the next election, and can Reform become a party for all regions of the UK?

Also in the show, another listener asks how much is being done, or ever really has been, over the issue of class in British society and politics?

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe.

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Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss the fast moving situation in the Middle East, how the UK Government is wrangling with an unpredictable US President and also unpick the news of a new national inquiry into grooming gangs.

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Is there a route to de-escalation between Israel and Iran?

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As Gaza faces famine, where does the US stand on Isreal?

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On Friday, the 13th of June, Israel launched a surprise attack on multiple targets across Iran. Israel strikes hit missile sites and nuclear facilities, and more recently also targeted Iranian state tv. 

The two nations have subsequently traded missile attacks over the foll...

Andrew Marr, Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe review Rachel Reeves's latest financial statement.

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Rachel Reeves unveiled her latest spending review this week. Andrew, Anoosh and Rachel unpack the winners and losers, and discuss what the spending review reveals about the government's priorities...

Keir Starmer had tears in his eyes as he spoke of the death of his brother.

The Prime Minister was talking with the New Statesman's new editor, Tom McTague, about how his personal life informs how he runs the country.

Tom has spent weeks accompanying and interviewing Keir Starmer for an extensive profile published in the latest issue of the New Statesman.

In this extended interview, Tom speaks with deputy editor Will Lloyd...

Jeremy Hunt held an extensive number of briefs in successive Conservative cabinets; culture secretary, health secretary, foreign secretary, and chancellor. He's now back on the back benches after just holding onto his seat, focusing his time on "reading and writing". Last week he published a new book "Can We Be Great Again? - looking at Britain’s global position, and in Hunt’s opinion, why it could be greater.

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If you live in a new build, or know someone who does, who might already be all too familiar with the fact that Britain has a housing problem. 

Yes we have a severe shortage of housing, and the government has promised to build 1.5million new homes by the end of parliament - but something which is affecting many people but remains underreported is the terrible quality of the houses being built.

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There's a gap on the left and several figures have stepped forward to fill it!

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to discuss Andy Burnham's leadership pitch, Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza inquiry, dysfunction in no 10, and what the hell Robert Jenrick is doing on the internet.

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If there's one thing that the president loves, it's money. Recently, Trump has turned his attention to crypto - going into business with his sons and also launching $TRUMP and $MELANIA memecoins.

But while this is one of Donald Trump’s latest passion projects, it joins a long, long list of business ventures over his lengthy career. A story that in reality involves a long list of failed business ventures, tax evasion, and multipl...

With Reform being a right-wing populist movement, and splitting Tory voters. Why is there a lack of a strong left-wing populist party?, one listener asks.

And another listener, Damon, writes in to ask, Why are fishing rights on the agenda with regards to this latest EU deal? Do you agree that France has a disproportionate influence on the EU?

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe.

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Winter fuel cuts? Two child benefit gap? Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules? Angela Rayner?

The team discuss what will stay and what will have to go for Labour in the coming weeks and months, and where Nigel Farage is lurking to capitalise on Labour and Tory struggles.

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Last week, the Israeli military launched a major new ground assault on Gaza. The aim, according to Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is to force the surrender of Hamas, free the remaining Israeli hostages, and bring the entire territory under Israel’s control. The UK, France and Canada have demanded Israel halt "its military operations" and "immediately allow aid" in. 

While Trump spoke about his support for ...