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Dec 2024
27m 50s

Kemi's War on Sandwiches

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Kemi Badenoch gives an interview in which she claims sandwiches aren't 'real food' - and says she identifies with a murderous Game of Thrones character.


Hugo Rifkind is joined by Matthew Syed and Jenni Russell to unpack the politics of the day, including the Tory leader's lunch habits.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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