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PoliticsJOE Podcast

Should we have the right to die?

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.


It all gets a bit philosophical as Oli and Ava discuss yesterday's Westminster Hall debate on assisted suicide.


Then, they chat the timing of MP Dan Poulter's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Labour.


Presenters: Oli Dugmore and Ava Santina

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Seán Hickey and Shawnee Linstead

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