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449. Starmer Loses Control: Will Andy Burnham Challenge the PM? Sep 16, 2025

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As Trump arrives in the UK after the Mandelson-Epstein debacle, are Starmer’s days numbered as PM? If he can’t turn things around, who could replace him? Is Elon Musk trying to incite a civil war in the UK, and who are Tommy Robinson's billionaire backers?

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448. Question Time: Mandelson’s Epstein Disgrace, Kirk’s Assassination, and Trump’s Illegal Boat Strike Sep 11, 2025

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Why did Peter Mandelson become so mesmerised by the rich and famous? What does Charlie Kirk’s assassination mean for the future of American politics? Is Trump trying to start a fake war with Venezuela?

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447. Is Starmer Sleepwalking Britain into Farage’s Hands? Sep 10, 2025

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Has Starmer’s reshuffle shifted Labour to the right, and frozen out the left? Will Farage ultimately lose control of Reform UK? Why has the French government collapsed again?

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446. Israel Bombs Qatar: Where Does Impunity End? Sep 09, 2025

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Is Netanyahu’s illegal bombing of Doha yet another death knell for international law? Why is the West’s response so lacklustre? Is Trump secretly furious with Netanyahu?

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445. Starmer's Deputy PM Quits: The Return of Chaos in British Politics? Sep 05, 2025

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Just how damaging is Angela Rayner’s dramatic exit for the UK government? Has Starmer gone too early with his cabinet reshuffle? What does this mean for Labour and the threat from Nigel Farage?

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444. Question Time: Can Labour Reinvent Itself? Sep 03, 2025

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Why is Gaza the deadliest place for journalists? Is Farage copying Trump by silencing the press?And, Is Britain’s Online Safety Act censorship or protection?

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443. China’s Plot to Topple Trump: How to Bring Down a Superpower Sep 02, 2025

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How is China forging a new world order beyond Trump’s isolationist America? Is Trump’s sudden turn against India uniting Xi, Putin, and Modi – for good? As Washington falters and Beijing rises, where does that leave South East Asia?

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442. Question Time: Trump's Plot To Cancel The Midterms Aug 27, 2025

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Is Trump edging the U.S. toward military rule? Can Gaza survive famine amid total collapse? Will Ukraine resist Putin if Western backing falters?

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441. The Reality of Farage’s Mass Deportation Fantasy Aug 26, 2025

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Is Farage imitating Trump with his desire to deport 600,000 migrants from the UK? How is the media whipping up a toxic debate on immigration? Why is Labour still trying to ape Reform, rather than fighting back?

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440. Question Time: How To Start A Centrist Party Aug 20, 2025

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Why do the Lib Dems still fly under the radar? Is Trump quietly setting the stage for an authoritarian takeover? And, why does Alastair swear so much?

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