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In the week farmers descended on Westminster, Beth, Ruth and Harriet ask just how difficult these protests are for the government. They question whether the chancellor could roll back on her budget commitment to scrap the inheritance tax relief for agricultural property worth over £1m and whether Labour can afford to lose the rural vote.
Also, as Labour's Scottish leader Anas Sarwar distances himself from the government over winter fuel payments, Beth, Ruth and Harriet explore what the prime minister stands for as he grapples with huge domestic rows while meeting world leaders abroad at the G20 Summit.
They also reflect on the life of John Prescott – the longest serving deputy leader of the Labour party and Harriet's old colleague.
Email us at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.
You can read this explainer for more on the farmers' protest and the row over inheritance tax.
Also, as Labour's Scottish leader Anas Sarwar distances himself from the government over winter fuel payments, Beth, Ruth and Harriet explore what the prime minister stands for as he grapples with huge domestic rows while meeting world leaders abroad at the G20 Summit.
They also reflect on the life of John Prescott – the longest serving deputy leader of the Labour party and Harriet's old colleague.
Email us at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.
You can read this explainer for more on the farmers' protest and the row over inheritance tax.
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