Jul 7

1 h

Show 359. Louise Haigh - LIVE

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Louise Haigh - LIVE

Recorded live at the Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield, Louise Haigh reflects on Labour's first year in power.

Louise is on top form and has a unique perspective, having served in Cabinet and now sitting on the backbenches.

How did the government get itself in a mess over welfare?

Where can Labour improve?

Plus why Louise got pepper sprayed...

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