483. The Future of British Politics, How The World Order Is Changing, and The Power of History
31 December 2025
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30 May 2025
How did Ed Miliband recover from Labour’s 2015 defeat and decide to remain in politics? Can the Energy Secretary win the argument for Net Zero against the likes of Tony Blair and Nigel Farage? Is it possible to be in politics and be a good parent?
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