The latest from Westminster plus, what is 'progressive politics'?

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May 31, 202659:03News & Politics

Ben Wrigth is joined by Labour MP Jack Abbott; Conservative former Cabinet minister John Glen; and Lib Dem spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, Pippa Heylings. They discuss the Prime Minister's future and what...

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