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Nov 14
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UPDATE: We talked again on this episode about speculation that Rachel Reeves was going to raise income tax rates in the budget. Since we recorded, Beth's been told that those plans have been ditched.

Read her analysis here and we'll discuss what's going on next time.

ON THIS EPISODE: Wes Streeting had to say he's more Joe Marler than Jonathan Ross after Number 10 started briefing he was plotting to oust Keir Starmer.  

Westminster has been full of Traitors analogies after a chaotic week which ended with the PM apologising to his health secretary.  

Harriet tells Beth and Ruth how it all went down within Labour - and she warns the Faithfuls (as they describe themselves) are getting fed up.  

We also talk again about speculation that Rachel Reeves will raise income tax rates in the budget. Since we recorded, Beth's been told that those plans have been ditched.

Read more about Beth's story here and we'll discuss what's going on next time.

Also on this episode: it was a tricky week at the BBC too, after two senior resignations. We discuss how politicians will keep talking about the BBC over the next year.

Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.

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