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Nov 2022
54m 39s

Beth Rigby Interviews... Sir Lindsay Hoy...

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Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby sits down with Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, to discuss long-overdue renovations to the Palace of Westminster, and his plans to tackle sexual abuse and bullying in Parliament.

Plus, Beth's take on a busy week for Home Secretary Suella Braverman and former health secretary Matt Hancock's decision to join I'm A Celeb!

And producer Mollie Malone joins Beth too to read more of your emails – bethrigbypodcast@sky.uk
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