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Politics At Sam and Anne's

The story behind Britain’s sanctions blunder

5/21/202619 min

The Starmer government has made another blunder after it emerged that sanctions are being relaxed on Russian oil processed through third countries. As a political row unfolded, Sam and Anne discuss the fallout.

Plus, Westminster is buzzing with rumours of a possible Labour coronation before the summer. If events moved quickly, what might an Andy Burnham cabinet look like? Sam and Anne discuss the possible contenders for Chancellor and whether Labour could end up with a new Foreign Secretary.

And as speculation grows over what Burnham’s agenda as Prime Minister might be, two of Labour’s most difficult dividing lines are back in focus: single-sex spaces and assisted dying.

Clips

Sanctions U-Turn Meltdown
Summer Prime Minister Switch?
Burnham's Culture War Tightrope
Stealth Fiscal Rules U-Turn

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    [upbeat music] Hello, good morning, and welcome. It's Thursday, May the 21st. The House will break up today for the Whitsun recess and not resume until the first of June. But there is a lot to pack in. The former Prince Andrew back to the forefront of attention. We're

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