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Hello, this is Vicky Young with The Week in Westminster,

where we reflect on the most significant political developments of the year so far

as MPs prepare to leave Westminster for the Easter break.

Joining me are Ben Riley Smith, political editor of the Daily Telegraph,

Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator of the Daily Telegraph, Patrick McGuire, Chief Political

Commentator of the Times, and observer columnist Sonia Soda. President Trump's arrival in the White

House has caused turbulence around the world and will be assessing the government's options as it

responds to a shifting political landscape. Let's remind ourselves of some of the key moments.

I can announce this government will begin the biggest sustained increase in defence spending

since the end of the Cold War. This is a letter from His Majesty the King. It's an invitation

for a second state visit. This is really special. This has never

happened before. This is unprecedented. What I haven't got yet is your answer. I do need to

The answer is yes. You're not in a good position. You don't have the cards right now.

With us, you start having cards.

I'm not playing cards.

I'm not playing cards.

You're playing cards.

You're gambling with the lives of millions of people.

You're gambling with World War III.

Mr. Speaker, the world is changing.

We can see that and we can feel it. A changing world demands a government that is on the side of working people, acting in their interest, acting in the national interest.

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