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All's Blair In Love And War

Tony Blair is said to be "fired up" and poised to escalate his involvement in Labour's leadership race, after being criticised by both Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting.


Why can't the Labour party stop squabbling with itself?


Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Jenni Russell and Daisy McAndrew.

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