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Jan 2022
31m 11s

'Intimidation and Blackmail'

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A senior Tory accuses Number 10 of using blackmail to keep rebellious MPs in line.

Adam, Chris and Laura chew the fat over the latest serious claims and they are joined by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Simon Clarke, to discuss an apology, a defection and strong-arm tactics.

Today's Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, John Murphy and Sally Abrahams. The assistant editor was Ali Gee.

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