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Can Keir Starmer save Rachel Reeves?

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Pippa and Kiran discuss the prime minister’s speech on Monday and ask whether it will take attention away from allegations that the chancellor misled the public with her budget statements. Plus: chaos at Your Party’s first conference. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
1 Dec 2025 English United Kingdom News

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