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Theresa May's new government - Politics Weekly podcast

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Anushka Asthana is joined by Heather Stewart, Toby Helm and Rajeev Syal on a momentous week in British politics. We hear from the MPs closest to Theresa May on what her government will look like. Stewart Wood describes what it’s like to be inside Number 10 on the last day of an administration. Plus as Labour embarks on a new leadership contest, we hear from the two challengers: Owen Smith and Angela Eagle
13 Jul 2016 English United Kingdom News

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