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Dec 2023
1h 8m

Review of the year: looking back at 2023...

The Guardian
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It’s been another year of political high drama, division and chaos. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and columnist Gaby Hinsliff to look back at the last 12 months and predict what might be coming in 2024. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguard ... Show More
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