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May 2023
37m 55s

Turkey's Turning Point

THE TIMES
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Turks are at a historic turning point - choosing between two radically different visions for the future of their country.


With the battle for the presidency almost certain to go to a second round and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan facing his biggest challenge for two decades, Matt and a panel of experts explain what it means for democracy around the world.


Plus: Columnists Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester on whether religion in politics can translate from the US to the UK, and Labour's plan to make working from home a legal right. 


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