As the Bank of England decides on its latest rates policy and support for the economy, Labour's former shadow chancellor says it's time to widen the central bank's role.

John McDonnell, Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington and former shadow chancellor, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Roger Hearing the central bank needs to be more involved in dealing with issues of inequality and tackling climate change.

Robert Ford, professor of political science at Manchester University and co-author of the book "Brexitland - Identity, Diversity and the Reshaping of British Politics," joins to discuss the implications of the Chesham and Amersham by-election for the Conservatives and the risks of the party losing their core support as they try to build on gains in Labour's heartland.

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