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Episode 12: Andrew Pierce vs Kevin Maguire

Season 1, Ep. 12

Sit back, pour yourself a drink and join GB News' Political Editor Christopher Hope at his regular table in a Westminster pub where he will discuss the latest insider political intrigue and gossip with everyone from popstars to politicians in a seismic general election year. New episodes released every Friday.


This week, Chris is joined by Andrew Pierce and Kevin Maguire who look at Labour and the Tories' election campaign so far.

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