429. Question Time: Gaza, Genocide, and Global Hypocrisy

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  • 17 July 2025

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Has the West lost its moral voice on Gaza? Can Britain and France rebuild trust on migration after Brexit? And, where are today’s Bob Geldofs — and why won’t they speak up?


Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.


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