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262. Modi loses his majority, Sunak takes on the Treasury, and Welsh Labour in crisis Jun 05, 2024

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Where next for India after Modi loses his majority? How should Starmer have dealt with Sunak’s Labour tax claim? Is Rory going to vote Lib Dem on July 4th?

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261. Sunak vs Starmer: Who won? Jun 04, 2024

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Who emerged victorious from the first leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? Was ITV's format too restrictive? Where does the election go from here?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in the wake of the first TV leadership debate.

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260. The return of Nigel Farage: does it matter? Jun 03, 2024

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What do Nigel Farage's plans to run as an MP in Clacton mean for Rishi Sunak? Should Ed Davey tone down his campaign stunts? What comes next for South Africa after disastrous election results for the ANC?

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259. Can Trump still run for president? May 31, 2024

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What is the political damage after Trump’s guilty verdict? How will Trump’s base react to his conviction? What does all of this mean for the future of democracy in the US?

Rory and Alastair and joined by Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci in today’s episode as they answer all these questions and more.

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258. DONALD TRUMP FOUND GUILTY May 30, 2024

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What does Donald Trump's guilty verdict mean for the 2024 election? Do the nine Justices of the Supreme Court have too much power? What do Democrats really mean when they say Trump will ‘end democracy as we know it’?

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257. Diane Abbott, Nigel Farage, and how to plan a campaign May 30, 2024

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Why can't Keir Starmer make a decision about Diane Abbott? How do parties prepare for an election with no warning? Why is Nigel Farage getting so much media coverage?

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256. Question Time: Will the podcast dynamic change after the election? May 28, 2024

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Is it time for a new curriculum? Do the UK's creative industries receive enough funding in relation to the soft power they exude? Who is 'El Loco' in the election in Panama?

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255. Is Labour's lead narrowing? May 28, 2024

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Is the gap between public opinion of Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak narrowing already? Have the Conservatives stolen Rory's idea for a compulsory national service? What tactics are being used to suppress democracy in India?

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254. Question Time: Is Biden alienating young voters? May 24, 2024

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What is the international significance of Mexico's presidential election? Is Biden risking the support of young voters over his stance on Israel? And how did Rory find his silent retreat?!

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on this week's Question Time.

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