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62. Boom Shack-A-Lak

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Iain and Tessa talk the beginnings of peace in Gaza, Kemi Badenoch's speech, the new Archbishop of Canterbury and whether Nick Clegg's book is selling well.

Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or wherepoliticsmeetshistory@global.com.

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