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Jul 2024
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Is Britain's Labour Party ready for the ...

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer won the UK election with a massive majority. In this special episode of the podcast, we look at his centre-left Labour Party's plans for the economy, immigration and foreign policy - and how they will fare with right-wing allies. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection pract ... Show More
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