Is Labour ready for government? Politics Weekly UK

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Keir Starmer has set out his alternative vision for the country at Labour’s annual conference. Against the backdrop of market turmoil and the government seemingly in freefall, Politics Weekly UK goes to the Labour conference in Liverpool, hearing from people in and outside the hall on how they’re being impacted by the cost of living. The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to Ed Miliband, the shadow climate secretary, mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, and the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar on whether Labour’s offer is getting through to people. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
28 Sep 2022 English United Kingdom News

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