Current-ish Ep1. Burnham, Bellingham, and the spirit of Margaret Thatcher

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Jul 31, 202628:34News & Politics

Lucy Porter is joined by John Tothill, Kyrah Gray and Amy Annette to talk all things current-ish events. Should politicians wear ties? Should children learn to read? And should we all now identify as Spanish? Hosted by L...

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