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NS#257: Corbyn and the Spy
FromElection Watch: The New Statesman podcast | daily throughout the UK general election
NS#257: Corbyn and the Spy
FromElection Watch: The New Statesman podcast | daily throughout the UK general election
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Stephen and Anoosh discuss the story of Jeremy Corbyn's alleged meeting with a Czech spy in the 1980s and why it has received so much coverage. Then, they analyse the Labour leader's response, including his pledges to crack down on the right wing press and tax exile media moguls. Finally, they answer a listener question: why does Boris Johnson think he is the person to unite Leavers and Remainers?Send us your questions for future episodes via Twitter @ns_podcasts, @anoosh_c or @stephenkb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Feb 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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