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Nov 2023
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What does David Cameron's return to gove...

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David Cameron stunned Britain when he quit as Prime Minister after the Brexit referendum. Now, he's triggered another political earthquake, making a shock return as Foreign Secretary. That follows the sacking of an interior minister who tried and failed to suppress major demonstrations in support of Palestinians in Gaza. So what does this mean for the UK's policies - at home and abroad?

Join Host James Bays

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Alex Deane - Conservative Commentator and a former Conservative Party Aide.

Lesley Riddoch - Former News, Radio & TV Presenter. 

Tim Bale - Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London.

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