Best Bite Size Britain Podcasts (2024)

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Is Labour dragging us back to the 1970s? 38:51

1h ago38:51

38:51

Labour unveil their new deal for workers and massive tax rises could be on the way - it all feels a bit 1970s. Plus we go behind the scenes at Robert Jenrick's speech... Labour's long-awaited new deal for workers has finally been unveiled, and in true Starmer style it seems to be a deal that pleases nobody, with businesses in despair and unions say…

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Jenrick v Badenoch - who can beat Starmer? 31:45

1h ago31:45

31:45

A shock result in the Tory leadership contest as James Cleverly is knocked out! Camilla and Kamal bring you the latest from the Tory leadership race after James Cleverly was knocked out in a hugely surprising result, leaving Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch to fight it out for the top job in the membership vote. Have the MPs got it right? And who’s…

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Another Tom bites the dust: Tugendhat out of the race 39:08

1d ago39:08

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Kamal and Camilla bring you up to speed with the Tory leadership race after Tom Tugendhat was knocked out this afternoon. Tom Tugendhat has been eliminated from the Conservative leadership race in the latest round of voting, meaning Robert Jenrick, Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly are the final three who move forward to tomorrow’s penultimate round…

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Is this the worst ever start to a new government? 40:03

1d ago40:03

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The Prime Minister's chief of staff gets the boot - why has she gone and where does it leave this ailing Labour government? Sue Gray has been ousted after losing a power struggle with Starmer's director of political strategy Morgan McSweeney. Camilla and Kamal explain why her defenestration matters, how it shows the PM's lack of judgement and why h…

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Incredible Games Coming To PS5, Astro Bot Speedrun Rivalries, and A Nail-Biting Quiz 1:07:27

4d ago1:07:27

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With all the incredible reveals at the latest PlayStation State of Play, the Access gang couldn't wait to get on the sofa and talk all about the fantastic games that are coming to PS5. From Ghost of Yōtei, to Hell Is Us, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, there is much to discuss. The announcement of immine…

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Boris Johnson: What the broken Tories should do next 38:05

5d ago38:05

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From his reflections on the Covid lockdowns and a potential return to No.10 to his suggestion of a referendum on the ECHR, we’ll take a deep dive into the man behind the cover. As Boris Johnson prepares to publish his 772-page memoir ‘Unleashed’, Gordon Rayner and Camilla take Kamal behind the scenes of their exclusive interviews with the former Pr…

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The net zero bogeyman: Can going green be made blue? 38:32

6d ago38:32

38:32

It infuriates and frustrates in equal measure - electric cars, heat pumps, wind farms blighting the countryside. Is there any way to make a conservative argument for tackling climate change? Kamal is joined by those who treat Net Zero like a dirty word - and others who believe there is a blue way to a green future, instead of Energy Security Minist…

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Who is winning the Tory leadership war? 44:09

7d ago44:09

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It's the final day of the Conservative conference and the four remaining leadership hopefuls have been making their big pitches to the members. Kamal is joined by former Tory special advisor Henry Newman to listen through to the final speeches in Birmingham. They assess whether Tom Tugenhat brought enough energy, James Cleverly's digs at his rivals…

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Conflict in Middle East and Jacob Rees-Mogg on Reform 59:24

8d ago59:24

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On the second day of the Conservative conference in Birmingham, former Cabinet Minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg joins Kamal and Tim to talk about taking Reform seriously, why we aren't talking enough about net-zero and why he has signed up to star in his own reality TV show. Plus, as the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates, we're joined by shadow forei…

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Infighting, immigration and Truss: Day one at Tory conference 43:11

9d ago43:11

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It's day one of the Conservative Party Conference and we hear from Liz Truss, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Sir Graham Brady... The Tory conference is underway in Birmingham and the mood is...surprisingly bouyant. Kamal is joined by Gordon Rayner to chat to Sir Graham Brady at a special live Telegraph event. The former chair of the 1922 commit…

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Charles Moore on Tory leadership, Thatcher and the future of the Right 40:38

14d ago40:38

40:38

The former Telegraph and Spectator Editor Charles Moore is in the studio with Camilla to discuss the future of conservatism ahead of the Conservative Party conference. He gives his verdict on the Tory leadership hopefuls - including why he's drawn to Tom Tugendhat - as well as the past five prime ministers, and where it all went wrong for the party…

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Has Prof Whitty proved lockdown sceptics right? 38:55

14d ago38:55

38:55

It’s possible the government “overdid it” at the start of the pandemic, said Sir Chris Whitty today. Camilla and Tim are reentering the lockdown debate, after the former chief medical officer told the Covid Inquiry the government may have overstated the dangers of Covid in its early days. Have lockdown sceptics been vindicated? And — why has Camill…

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Why humiliated Starmer has lost the Labour party already 39:43

15d ago39:43

39:43

Keir Starmer has been humiliated by his own party members voting against the winter fuel cut, and has also doubled down on accepting gifts, in another wretched twenty hours for the Prime Minister. On the final day of the Labour conference, party members gave the government a bloody nose by voting to oppose the winter fuel allowance cut. It won't ch…

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'Where's the substance?' Inside the room for Starmer's conference speech 34:57

16d ago34:57

34:57

Keir Starmer struck a downbeat tone in his first conference speech since the election, promising to make "tough long-term decisions" to rebuild the country. Camilla and Kamal are live from Liverpool once again to pick apart the bones of the PM's speech, which saw him dismiss criticism of his unpopular policies as "water off a duck's back". They als…

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Donorgate, demos and downpours: Labour's lacklustre conference 42:46

17d ago42:46

42:46

Camilla is in heaven: surrounded by Lefties, as Labour descends on Liverpool for its first annual conference since the election. But what should have been a jolly jamboree has been overshadowed by the cash-for-clothes scandal and a row over the winter fuel payment cut. Kamal and Camilla unpack Rachel Reeves speech - was it style over substance? - a…

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The Magic Of Adventure Games, With Charles Cecil 57:40

18d ago57:40

57:40

On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Charles Cecil, Founder and CEO of Revolution Software. Charles tells us all about the return of Broken Sword, the challenges the studio faced in bringing classic PS1 title Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars to PS5, and more. Originally released in 1996, the new version…

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"Guess who's back" - Farage and Reform emerge from the shadows 42:17

20d ago42:17

42:17

Nigel Farage has given his speech at Reform's first conference since winning five MPs at the general election, and Robert Jenrick says English identity is 'under threat'. Kamal and Camilla review Nigel Farage's big speech at the Reform conference, their first since the election, with 4000 members at the NEC in Birmingham there to see him as he plot…

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Who's greedier - Keir Starmer or Sue Gray? 34:21

21d ago34:21

34:21

The PM's chief of staff has taken a nice payrise that means she now earns more than her own boss, whilst Sir Freebies himself can't kick the habit as revelations of more gifts emerge. A BBC story that Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's chief of staff, asked for and was given a salary of £170,000 - £3,000 more than the PM - has Westminster in a gossip frenzy,…

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How and why did Israel blow up Hezbollah's pagers? 27:50

22d ago27:50

27:50

It reads like something out of a spy thriller: thousands of pagers belonging to Hezbollah fighters exploded on Tuesday, killing at least 12 and wounding nearly 3,000 people. We bring you the remarkable story behind the attacks, believed to be caused by explosives planted in the devices by Israeli agents. The Telegraph's senior foreign correspondent…

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How sick note Britain is trashing our economy 32:33

23d ago32:33

32:33

And Ed Davey attacks the Conservatives in his conference speech, but shouldn't he have really gone after Labour - the party actually in power? 4.3 million people could be out of work due to ill health by the end of this Parliament, ushering in an era of “disease and bankruptcy” for Britain, according to a new report from The Institute for Public Po…

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Is Keir Starmer the greediest prime minister in history? 40:07

24d ago40:07

40:07

And as disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards is spared a custodial sentence today - what does it say about our justice system that he isn't in prison? The PM is known to be keen on a freebie - whether it's Arsenal tickets or expensive specs. Having accepted over £50,000 in donations in the last year alone from Labour peer Lord Alli, including clothes…

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Why Labour's war on private schools is wrong 36:52

28d ago36:52

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Out-of-touch institutions for an entitled few or places of excellence offering essential support for kids who don't fit into state schools? Private schools have found themselves in Labour's crosshairs after it announced a controversial VAT rise, with the government now facing a potential high court challenge for breaching human rights. Camilla and …

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The real reason the NHS is broken 39:20

28d ago39:20

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Plus a chat with Sir Graham Brady about his favourite Tory PM and his new "tell-all" book about his long tenure as chairman of the 1922 committee. From "ballooning" waiting times to delays in A&E to deteriorating cancer care, Keir Starmer is blaming the Tories for all the NHS's problems. Camilla and Tim look at Lord Darzi's damning report and break…

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Backstage with The Donald at the Trump-Harris debate 37:07

30d ago37:07

37:07

We take you behind the scenes as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris went head to head for the first time in a live televised presidential debate on ABC. Camilla is joined by a bleary-eyed Tim Stanley, who stayed up all night watching, to dissect the two candidates' performance, and they're also joined by US editor Tony Diver who was in the 'spin room' …

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Are our prisons beyond saving? 33:14

1M ago33:14

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Earlier today, thousands of convicts were released onto the streets before the end of their sentences to help alleviate overcrowding. Camilla Tominey and Gordon Rayner speak to the former prison governor Vanessa Frake-Harris who dealt with Moors murderer Myra Hindley and serial killer Rose West behind bars, and ask how to solve the crisis in our pr…

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Is it “crass” to question Lucy Letby’s guilt? 38:00

1M ago38:00

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David Davis tells The Daily T he thinks “the balance of probabilities” is that the killer nurse is innocent, just as the health secretary says the public campaign to free her is “crass and insensitive”. With an inquiry into her crimes due to begin this week, the veteran Tory MP is in the studio again to reveal his own conclusions about Letby’s case…

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Astro Bot, Visiting Team Asobi and The Platforming Hall of Fame 51:37

1M ago51:37

51:37

To celebrate the release of Astro Bot, the team are chatting all about this incredible new adventure on the latest PlayStation Access Podcast. The team share their favourite platforming games and build their platforming hall of fame - prepare for some nostalgic callbacks! ALSO Amy recently visited Team Asobi in Japan and tells us about the trip. Th…

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Kemi Badenoch on her Tory rivals, being headstrong and bringing fun back to politics 38:50

1M ago38:50

38:50

The favourite in the Conservative leadership race is in the Daily T studio for a cuppa, in our fifth and final interview with the remaining candidates. In this frank conversation, shadow housing minister Kemi Badenoch takes aim at her rival Robert Jenrick over his migration promises, addresses claims she’s too inexperienced to lead, and reveals her…

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Tony Blair: Hero or villain? 38:00

1M ago38:00

38:00

Was Tony Blair a political visionary who transformed Britain - or a warmongering hypocrite with a God complex? As the former prime minister publishes a new book about his lessons on leadership, Camilla, Kamal and Tim Stanley go head-to-head on Blair’s hotly contested legacy. Plus, it’s the issue that got you talking: when is a Union Jack actually a…

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Why Priti Patel has lost (and who the Tories will kick out next) 42:46

1M ago42:46

42:46

Kamal and Camilla give their verdict on the Tory leadership race result. Plus, who is to blame for Grenfell, and will anyone actually end up in the dock? Robert Mendick joins The Daily T again to discuss the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report and whether it gives the answers the survivors and bereaved have been waiting for. Don’t miss our deep dive ep…

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Why aren’t we proud to be British? 31:46

1M ago31:46

31:46

MP David Davis joins The Daily T to talk patriotism, the Oasis ticket fiasco, and the latest Tory leadership bid launch. The number of Britons who say they are proud of the country’s history has fallen dramatically, according to The British Social Attitudes Survey. So why aren’t we proud of Britain anymore? Plus, as Ticketmaster faces a Government …

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Why Kemi Badenoch has the 'X factor' 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

The Conservative leadership campaign launches are coming in thick and fast, with Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly formally kicking off their bids today. Camilla was at both events and gives her take on which of the candidates has the ‘X factor’ - and who might be a bit too ‘blokey’ to go all the way. Plus, the government has scrapped one-word Ofste…

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The Grenfell inquiry that 'delayed justice' 42:51

1M ago42:51

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It was one of the UK’s worst modern disasters - and yet seven years on, no one has been held accountable for the Grenfell fire. With the official inquiry’s final report set to be released, people are expecting answers. How did the London tower block catch fire so quickly in June 2017? Why did 72 people die? And who is to blame? A police investigati…

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Labour's tax raid begins - where will it end? 28:39

1M ago28:39

28:39

Despite insisting for months pre-election that Labour wouldn't raise our taxes, chancellor Rachel Reeves now appears to be poised to do just that as Keir Starmer warns of a "painful" autumn budget. So who will get hit the hardest? Will taxes ever come down again? And how did our finances get into such a sorry state? Kamal and Camilla discuss all th…

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John Bolton: Why his old boss Trump 'isn't fit to be president' 44:39

1M ago44:39

44:39

He was sacked as Trump’s national security advisor in spectacular fashion in 2019, but foreign policy hawk John Bolton hasn't let that stop him from weighing in on US politics. As Kamala Harris closes the gap with Donald Trump, we asked Bolton if the Vice President has the political heft to lead the United States when global security is facing its …

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Starmer says things can only get...worse? 39:27

1M ago39:27

39:27

It's the start of a new political season, and Keir Starmer has launched it with a downbeat speech promising a 'painful' short term future for the country with unpopular decisions ahead. The PM once more laying the blame for those decisions at the door of the Tories. But would he have been better trying to unleash a wave of optimism for a fresh new …

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Our 9 Most Wanted PS5 Games: Gamescom Edition 51:00

2M ago51:00

51:00

It's time talk about our most wanted PS5 games. With all the incredible reveals from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live, this episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast features the gang sharing all the titles they simply cannot wait to get their hands on. There are many amazing new PS5 games on the way, so each member of the team discusses thre…

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The Daily T Investigates: 'He paraded me around the BBC - then abused me' 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

Welcome to The Daily T Investigates, a new series bringing you the best of The Telegraph’s investigative journalism from the heart of the newsroom. From Jimmy Savile to Huw Edwards, the BBC has in recent years been associated with a number of high-profile cases of paedophilia. But there have also been other cases of child abuse linked to the BBC, a…

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Why did Mike Lynch's yacht sink? 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

British businessman Mike Lynch has been confirmed dead after his yacht sank off the Sicily coast during a freak storm earlier this week. Kamal and Tim Stanley speak to the Telegraph’s Albert Tait on the ground in Sicily and maritime salvage expert Bertrand Sciboz about what happens to the wreck now. Plus Kamal reflects on Mr Lynch and his interview…

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How to solve the Israel-Hamas war - a peace negotiator’s view 38:20

2M ago38:20

38:20

He came with high hopes, but he left with no breakthrough. The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has just finished his ninth visit to the Middle East, attempting to negotiate a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. So is there anything to be optimistic about? Kamal and guest co-host Camilla Turner talk to former Oslo peace accords Israeli negoti…

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Can Kamala beat Trump? 38:16

2M ago38:16

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As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, Harris has broken with tradition to take to the stage before her big speech on Thursday, stealing President Biden's moment in the spotlight. It's a signal that it's well and truly the Kamala show. Kamal and our Sunday Telegraph Political Editor Camilla Turner chat to Tony Diver, our US editor, to ask…

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Could Labour’s extremism plans stifle free speech? 43:55

2M ago43:55

43:55

The government has announced new plans to tackle extremism, with 'extreme misogyny' now falling into that category. So is Yvette Cooper right to act - or is this another misplaced government initiative which won’t solve the problems the UK faces? And will it end up curtailing our freedom of speech? Kamal and Tim Stanley speak to Ella Whelan, author…

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Why is our water so dirty? 39:44

2M ago39:44

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Pollution has been piling up in our waters for years, damaging areas of natural beauty and even infecting drinking water in some areas of the country. Water companies like Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water have now found themselves paying millions of pounds worth of fines over historic sewage spills. So why does it keep happening…

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James Cleverly on two-tier policing, Boris and bikes 47:11

2M ago47:11

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Six candidates have lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we’re calling The Daily T(ory). As one of the top performers in the polls, James Cleverly is on a mission to win back d…

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Is going to university really worth it? 40:22

2M ago40:22

40:22

As thousands of students get ready to receive their A-Level results, many of them will be considering heading to university. But with universities strapped for cash and offering what some would call 'Micky Mouse' degrees that don't lead to job offers, is it really worth it? Kamal and guest co-host Camilla Turner speak to Robert Halfon, Former Minis…

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'I cannot forgive Valdo Calocane's family, they took everything from me' 42:42

2M ago42:42

42:42

NHS doctors have “blood on their hands”, say the families of the three people killed by Valdo Calocane in Nottingham last year. A report today by the health watchdog catalogues a litany of failings in treating Calocane, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. In this special episode of The Daily T, Kamal and Tim speak to Emma Webber, whose s…

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Have we lost respect for the police? 46:04

2M ago46:04

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In a piece for today's Telegraph, the home secretary Yvette Cooper claims that Britain needs to rebuild respect between communities and the police in the wake of last week's rioting. Has the public actually lost respect for the police? And how do we go about restoring it? Kamal Ahmed and Tim Stanley talk to David Spencer, former Detective Chief Ins…

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Confessing Our Gaming Sins - Underhand Boss Strategies, Tormenting NPCs and Trolling Newbies 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

The time has come for the team to confess their gaming sins. From underhand boss strategies to trolling innocent newbies and despicable treatment of NPCs, the gang certainly have some skeletons in the closet - and we are going to rate them out of 10 to find out who has committed the worst gaming sin. Have you committed any gaming sins? Use #podsqua…

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Tom Tugendhat: The ECHR, uniting Tory tribes and Earl Grey 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Six candidates have lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we're calling The Daily T(ory). Seen as one of the more left-wing candidates in this race, shadow security minister Tom…

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Should shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ be banned? 44:22

2M ago44:22

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Not long after leaving the Daily T studio on Wednesday, Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick caused a stir by suggesting protestors who shout ‘Allahu Akbar’ should be arrested. Camilla and Tim discuss what the term really means and whether religious language can be policed. Plus, ahead of another round of anti-tourism protests on the Spanish isla…

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