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Feb 2023

26m 21s

Brexitcast: Another done deal?

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Downing Street says they are having "final talks" with the EU on a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Adam, Chris and Katya get together for a Sunday night Brexitcast!

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming. The technical producer was Holly Palmer. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

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