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Nov 2024
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China, Ukraine and the assisted dying bi...

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s attempts to reset the UK’s relationship with China at the G20. Plus, rows flare in the Labour party over the assisted dying bill. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a> 
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