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This week, Ruth's changed her opinion about Kemi Badenoch – but it isn't any more favourable for the new Tory leader. Ruth had thought she'd get two years in the job – now she's thinking it might be less than 18 months.
Beth's in a hotel room in Preston after an interview with Keir Starmer. She reflects on how the prime minister can push his domestic message when most people want to talk about Donald Trump.
And Harriet goes all headmistressy with a warning to new Labour MPs in the "red wall" who've reportedly set up a group to lobby their leader for a tougher stance on migration.
She says: "We don't want factionalism and all these different tribes. Don't set up these flipping groups."
You can now watch us on YouTube! Just search for "Electoral Dysfunction".
Email us at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.
Beth's in a hotel room in Preston after an interview with Keir Starmer. She reflects on how the prime minister can push his domestic message when most people want to talk about Donald Trump.
And Harriet goes all headmistressy with a warning to new Labour MPs in the "red wall" who've reportedly set up a group to lobby their leader for a tougher stance on migration.
She says: "We don't want factionalism and all these different tribes. Don't set up these flipping groups."
You can now watch us on YouTube! Just search for "Electoral Dysfunction".
Email us at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.
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