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This week, Emma Burnell is away so Claire Pearsall joins Charlotte Henry. After 20 years in the Tories, Claire is in the perfect position to try and explain what on Earth happened in the shock leadership election result that saw previous favourite James Cleverly knocked out. Before that, they look at some rather uncomfortable polling for Labour.

Badenoch and Jenrick reach final two in Tory race – BBC News

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It's the Tory Party conference and Charlotte and Emma give their steaming hot takes on the beauty parade. Who has impressed and who deserves to be knocked out of the contest? James Cleverly has had a good week, but will that be enough?

Before that, they take a quick look at the ongoing developments in the Middle East.

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss Labour's first conference back in government in 14 years. *Applause*. They debate if Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves were able to lift the gloom. They also analyse the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Labour conference votes to reverse cut to winter fuel allowance in embarrassing blow to Starmer – Sky News

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House of Comments returns after the summer! Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the rows currently engulfing the Labour party and the Prime Minister. From glasses to tickets to the football, Sir Keir certainly gets plenty of free gear! They also discuss someone who earns more than the PM - he's chief of staff Sue Gray.

Sir Keir Starmer declares gifts and freebies totalling more than £100,000 - the highest of any MP – Sky News

No inquiry into gifts for Starmer's wife, say No10 – BBC News

Keir Starmer's top aide Sue Gray paid more than the PM –  BBC News

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This week, the show starts in the US. President Joe Biden has announced he is not standing for re-election. It's a huge story and an end to an amazing career of public service. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss President Biden's legacy and Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign to succeed him. In the UK, they discuss Sir Keir Starmer suspending the whip from seven rebel MPs and facing his first PMQS.

This is the last free show before a Summer break. See you soon!

Biden says he quit US presidential race to 'save democracy' – BBC News

We owe public apology, says new Welsh Labour leader  – BBC News

Labour suspends seven rebels who voted to scrap two-child benefit cap – Guardian 

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It was the first Labour King's Speech in 14 years. There was no "Independence of the Bank of England" style surprise, but in its way the agenda for government was radical. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell dissect the loyal address and discuss Vaughn Gething's demise as Welsh first minister.

Gething rival Miles likely to run to lead Wales - BBC News

King's Speech key announcements - from new football regulator to branded school uniform limits – Sky News

Liz Truss 'disaster' mini-budget reference removed from King's Speech after former PM complained – Sky News

Farage defends jetting to see ‘friend’ Trump in US weeks after being elected as Clacton MP – Independent

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell are taking a small post-election break. However, there is something special for you - an interview with author Sarah Ditum about her book "Toxic". Normal service resumes next week.

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General Election 2024 brought us a historic election night. Sir Keir Starmer is the Prime Minister, Labour is in government for the first time in 14 years, the Tories are in tatters and the Lib Dems have the most number of seats ever. Oh, and Nigel Farage finally made it into Parliament. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack it all.

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The finish is so close we can practically taste it! Ahead of polling day on Thursday, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell highlight six key seats to keep an eye and explain why.  There are a few other issues to wrap up too, including a rather unsavoury incident at Warwick University Conservative Society.

Tory student group condemned after video shows them ‘singing to Nazi song’ – The Guardian

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As polling day gets closer, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell reflect on a rather bizarre campaign. They also debate the latest twists and turns in the betting scandal.

Labour candidate Kevin Craig suspended after betting against himself – Sky News

Tory MP candidate 'bet £8,000 he would lose seat' – BBC News

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