Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by former Conservative government adviser Claire Pearsall for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest political stories of the day.

In this episode, Julia and Claire debate:

• whether working families could end up subsidising another energy bailout
• the impact of the Iran crisis on oil prices, gas supplies and household bills
• warnings that the British Army is now too small to defend UK interests effectively
• concerns over Britain’s defence spending, recruitment and military readiness
• the latest on the Golders Green ambulance arson attack and the arrests made
• criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan for failing to visit the scene
• questions around social media restrictions and device limits for teenagers
• Wes Streeting’s latest NHS reform plans and falling public confidence in the health service
• anger over failures in handling a meningitis outbreak

A sharp, outspoken look at energy policy, national security, law and order, and the state of Britain’s public services.

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