After a wobble, Rachel Reeves worked to reset her party's relationship with business and sound positive in a big setpiece speech. However, the Government's backing of a third runway at Heathrow may lead to a row with London Mayor Sadiq Kahn. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell look at the consequences of what was said this week. Before that, they remember John Prescott, whose funeral was held and attended by the New Labour hierarchy. 

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In this episode of House of Comments, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the reaction to the sentencing in the Southport knife attack case. They also look at the economic data that Rachel Reeves has to contend with.

'A pin-drop that changed our lives': What Southport victims' families told the judge – BBC News

UK unemployment rises in sign Reeves’s budget stalled hiring – The Times

It's been another very busy in politics both at home and abroad. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Brunell look at the proposed ceasefire deal in the Middle East some more trouble for Sir Keir Starmer at home. Plus, why Kemi Badenoch really needs a win. 

Israel’s security cabinet convenes to approve deal to release hostages and pause the 15-month war – AP

No 10 accused of having ‘revolving door’ after new Treasury minister embroiled in China row – The Guardian

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault – The Guardian

It's been a busy start to 2025, especially for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who is having to deal with some severe market jitters. However, Kemi Badenoch has chosen to focus on the issue of grooming gangs instead and Liz Truss's lawyers have sent a Cease and Desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss it all.

UK Bond Selloff Puts Reeves’ Economic Project on the Brink – Bloomberg News

Liz Truss threatens to sue Keir Starmer for saying she blew up Britain – Politico

MPs vote against Tory call for new grooming gangs inquiry – BBC News

2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit – BBC News

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It is the final show of the year, so co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell have a bit of fun and do a quiz. Who comes out on top?

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It has been another major week in global affairs. After 50 years, the Assad regime in Syria has fallen. This has major implications in the Middle East and beyond. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss that and then look to home. The government was hit by news that the economy had shrunk 0.1% in October. They have been talking a lot about housing and planning this week, something Charlotte and Emma largely agree on!

Assad's final hours in Syria: Deception, despair and flight – Reuters

UK economy shrinks for second month in a row – BBC News

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack a dramatic week at home and abroad. They start with the government's collapse in France, discuss US President Joe Biden pardoning his son and then analyse Sir Keir Starmer's latest speech. The Prime Minister was attempting to reset his government, although the Labour spinners were not putting it quite like that. 

Defiant Macron vows to stay on as French president and will appoint PM within days – The Guardian

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In a packed week, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell start by remembering John Prescott, the former Labour deputy prime minister who passed away aged 86. They also debate the ICC's decision to issue and arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and others as well as developments in Ukraine.

John Prescott: Political bruiser who played vital role in Labour comeback – BBC News

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There are an awful lot of very complicated things going on at the moment. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell try and make sense of it all. They discuss Elon Musk's Donald Trump's picks for the next US government, the scandal in the Church of England that led to the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation and Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill.

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary – CNN

The abuse scandal that led to the archbishop's resignation – BBC News

Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments – PoliticsHome

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss a host of issues, including the attack on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, the rise in tuition fees and Kemi Badenoch's debut at PMQs. 

The main focus of the episode is, of course, Donald Trump's election victory and impending return to the White House. There's plenty to be worried about and lots of questions to ask the Democrats and the Harris campaign.

Ajax vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Antisemitic rioters target Israeli football fans as disorder unfolds in Amsterdam – Sky Sports

University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England – BBC News

Trump Names Susie Wiles as His White House Chief of Staff – New York Times

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