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Mar 2023
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The budget, TikTok, Gary Lineker - and g...

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Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by Caroline Wheeler, political editor at the Sunday Times and John Stevens, political editor at The Mirror to dissect Jeremy Hunt’s ‘back to work’ budget and react to the government’s ban on TikTok from government devices.

Plus, Beth speaks to Hollywood actor, Liam Neeson about his 100th film, growing up in the troubles and the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

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Podcast producers: Rosie Gillott and Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
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