This week's episode begins by paying tribute to Alistair Darling, the former Labour Chancellor who has died aged 70. Emma recalls working with a thoroughly decent man. Charlotte and Emma then discuss Rishi Sunak's unseemly spat with the Greek Prime Minister over the Elgin Marbles before returning to the Covid enquiry. Matt Hancock was back on the stand and trying to paint himself as the hero of the hour.

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Former chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70 - Guardian

PMQs: Rishi Sunak accuses Greek PM of grandstanding over Elgin Marbles - BBC News

Matt Hancock at COVID inquiry: Dominic Cummings evidence 'inaccurate' and UK 'should've locked down three weeks earlier - Sky News

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell look back on a not very exciting Autumn statement. Was it another missed set-piece opportunity for the Conservatives to make an impact? They also briefly reflect on the election of Geert Wilders in Holland.

Autumn Statement: Hunt denies tax cuts were pre-election giveaway - BBC News

The Dutch Trump: Who is Geert Wilders and what does he want? - Politico

Dublin was a city stunned into silence by tragedy – then the darkness fell - Irish Independent

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Surprise! David Cameron is back. Now Lord Cameron, the former prime minister has been appointed foreign secretary by Rishi Sunak. It was undoubtedly the most surprising moment of the reshuffle earlier this week. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss what it might tell us about the Tory party.

There was also a fraught vote on support for a ceasefire in Gaza. Fifty-six Labour MPs, including some frontbenchers, defied the whip and voted for it, in opposition to the party's line on humanitarian pauses. Lisa Nandy discussed the situation at a Westminster lunch attended.

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UK inflation slows sharply, boosting BoE and PM Sunak - Reuters

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Happy birthday to this incarnation of House of Comments! Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell have been doing the show together for a year! They reflect on the some of the chaos they have had to cover and make an exciting announcment...

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It has been a somewhat explosive week at the Covid inquiry, with Dominic Cummings, Lee Cain and Helen McNamara all appearing. Alongside the chaos in government, it became apparent that there was a bit of a "woman problem" i.e. there weren't many involved in the decision-making process. This had real-world consequences. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss it all.

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Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss Rishi Sunak's first (and maybe last?) year as prime minister. What wins has he had? What have been the failings? Apart from not calling an election, is there any way he can make it to year two? 

Before that, they also highlight Tory MP Crispin Blunt's arrest on suspicion of rape, a charge he denies. Blunt's statement says he believes he is being extorted.

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Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss a terrible night for the Conservatives as they lost both the Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections. Labour took the seats on the back of huge swings, with the Tories only able to offer the excuse that their voters didn't turn out on the day and it will all be ok at the General Election. 

The Conservative might have to face another by-election too, after a report into MP Peter Bone found he had harassed and exposed himself to a member of staff. He's been booted out of the party, but a recall petition is likely on the cards.

The conversation also covers the futures of Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Can they keep their jobs? Can anything turn around the fortunes of their party?

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Emma Burnell is recovering from conference, so this week, Charlotte Henry is joined by Conservative staffer and commentator Claire Pearsall. The terrible events in Israel have been front of mind, but they reflect on what happened at Tory Party conference and discuss the optimism seen from the Labour Party. There is little doubt who "won" conference season, but does it matter in the real world? Rishi Sunak has had one win though - Dr Lisa Cameron joining the Tories from the SNP. 

There is even a mention of Christmas... don't worry, it's all about council finances really!

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It has been a big week in politics, as the Conservatives assembled for (probably) their last party conference before a General Election. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss everything that happened in Manchester, including the HS2 shambles and increasing concerns over disinformation and lies. 

Attention now turns to Labour, who have picked up a very important by-election victory in Scotland and will head to Liverpool on a high. After the result in Rutherglen, the path to Downing Street for Sir Keir Starmer now seems more open than ever.

Labour 'party of change', says Sir Keir Starmer after Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election win - Sky News

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It's been a busy week, and co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack it all. They head from the Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth to Suella Braverman's speech on migration in Washington. Then there is a discussion about Sir Alok Sharma's discussion not to stand at the next election and the decision of the Rosefield oil field. The show finishes with a look ahead to Thursday's by-election in Rutherglen.

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