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As Frank McKenna struggles with internet issues in the South of France, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the last seven days in the world of politics.

Discussed this week are: the latest developments around Ukraine, a new Canadian PM and the latest from the UK, including a good week for Keir Starmer and a bad week for Nigel Farage.

Stay tuned for the end as Jim and Jo's review the film September 5.

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Keir Starmer has had his best week as Prime Minister - but not as good a week as Vladamir Putin.

Why does the USA seem content to abandon the Western Alliance in favour of Russia, and can Europe realistically defend Ukraine without American support?

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Keir Starmer heads to the White House this week. What will he say? What can he say to President Trump who seems determined to rewrite history and tear up the settled world order of 80 plus years?

What does yesterday's election results in Germany mean for Europe and the world?

And on the domestic front. How much trouble is Labour in with business?

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This week, in the absence of Frank Mckenna, Jim and Jo discuss all things Trump, along with his Vice-President Vance, a dip in business morale following Rachel Reeves recent budget, and bright lights on cars?

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Another economic blow for Rachel Reeves, a WhatsApp row, a controversial book and Reform ahead in the polls.

Is the Labour Government ever going to get a break?

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Who would you choose? The schizophrenic ex-partner who blows hot and cold, tries to bully you from time to time, but is considered to have enjoyed a special relationship with you for many years. Or the former partner who you dumped but is now in a forgiving mood whilst you realise it was a big, huge mistake to leave them in the first place.

For Keir Starmer, it's the US and Trump or the EU.

Which way will the UK's political Mark Darcy jump?

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With Frank McKenna absent this week, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips chew the fat over all the latest news from the world of politics.

Up for discussion this week were, British and American relations, can people see the bigger picture for the green agenda and ask if the UK government is being stung by its critics?

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It's Donald Trump MK2. He was inaugurated on Monday and to say he's hit the ground running would be an understatement. A whole host of executive orders signed, an address to Davos, a call for Putin to end the war in Ukraine and a warning to NATO allies that they need to increase their budget provisions for defence.

It certainly has been a lively start.

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Rachel Reeves has had a better week, Kemi Badenoch hasn't and Ed Davey confirms he listens to our podcast. But the only show in town today really is Donald Trump's inauguration. What will the orange one second coming as U.S. President mean for the UK, Europe and the world?

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