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Cathleen, Eshaan and Sharne discuss Boris Johnson's lockdown fine "apology" in the House of Commons and Keir Starmer's reaction to it. They also discuss Priti Patel's statement on Rwanda, and particularly her confrontation with ex-PM Theresa May.

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Brandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan discuss Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak receiving their first fines for breaking lockdown rules. They also talk about the government's sell-off of Channel 4 and what that could mean for media in the UK.

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[Edited by Cathleen]

Brandon, Cathleen, and Sharne discuss the government's O-turn on conversion therapy. They also chat about David Warburton MP's misconduct and parliamentary standards more generally.

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Brandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan talk about what they would do differently if we were about to go into lockdown again. They also debate how well the government's communications conveyed vital messaging about lockdowns during the pandemic and discuss the first 20 fines issued by the Met Police related to #PartyGate.

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Brandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan talk about what they would like to see in the Chancellor's Spring Statement. We discuss energy policy, wealth redistribution and NIMBYism.

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[Edited by Cathleen]

Brandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan discuss changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and share what goods they would like to see added to the index.

What is the CPI?

Changes to the CPI

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Brandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan begin today's episode by discussing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to the House of Commons. Then we look at YOUR short-term solutions for tackling the rising cost of living. Thank you for all of your suggestions.

TUC's "Join A Union" tool

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Brandon, Cathleen, and Sharne send their prayers to those fighting in Ukraine and anyone affected by the conflict. They then discuss this week's education policy announcements and today's NUS walk-out.

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Brandon and Cathleen talk to Lord Moylan (@danielmgmoylan) about his spat with the Yorkshire Post, giving him an opportunity to respond to last week's episode. We also discuss his time working with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his role as a peer.

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The original Yorkshire Post article can be read here.

Read the Yorkshire Post's A Valentine's Day Love Letter to Lord Moylan.

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Brandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan discuss the crisis in Ukraine. Then, they look at why the Yorkshire Post has beef with Lord Moylan over his comments about "levelling-up".

The original Yorkshire Post article can be read here.

This was Lord Moylan's response.

Read the Yorkshire Post's A Valentine's Day Love Letter to Lord Moylan.

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