Mark and Pete

Freezing Pensioners, Cancelling Cricket and Cyber Soldiers


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In this sharply observant episode of Mark and Pete, we unravel three surreal strands of modern Britain. First, we tackle the frosty politics of Winter Fuel Payments. Has the government performed a quiet U-turn? Are pensioners being looked after—or left out in the cold? With millionaires previously in line for heating handouts, we ask whether this is fiscal justice or policy farce.Then, we pad up for a chat about cricket. 10cc’s famous lyric “I don’t like cricket, I love it” takes on new irony as songwriter Graham Gouldman attends his first-ever match—and enjoys it. But let’s be honest: is cricket really a passion or just a prolonged national nap?Finally, we log in to the growing world of cyber warfare. With Keir Starmer declaring the UK must be “war-fighting ready,” we explore whether our defence strategy is built around boots on the ground—or fingers on keyboards. Is Britain preparing for battle, or buffering its broadband?Add a dose of Bible, a pinch of poetry, and the usual helping of sardonic humour, and you’ve got another essential listen from Mark and Pete.

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