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PoliticsJOE Podcast

PMQs returns

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.


After a quick recess for conferences, Prime Minister's Questions has returned. Ava and Ed analyse Sunak's line of questioning, MPs upset about VAT on private schools, and the worst things they did at school.


Presenters: Ava Santina, and Ed Campbell

Producer: Laura Beveridge

Sting design: Chris White

Production: Oli Johnson

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