{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68c319db86eb67a6f6b2a910/695442a1cb029db7574cfb4b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Matters of Interest: Looking Back, Looking Ahead","description":"<p>Richard and Lee mark the new year by looking back on the key events of 2025 that they expect to influence what happens in the year ahead. From Keir Starmer's decision to stick by Rachel Reeves to the removal of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords - via Nigel Farage's continuing centralised leadership style, Kemi Badenoch's growing confidence as Leader of the Opposition, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Happy new year!</p>","author_name":"Lee David Evans & Richard Johnson"}