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Hi, it's Brendan here.

Before we kick off with this week's podcast, I want to let you know about a very exciting online event.

At 6.15 PM on Wednesday the 20th of December, I'll be hosting a very special live recording of this

podcast with Matty Goodwin the esteemed political scientist and author of

values voice and virtue the new British politics. Matt will be joining me to talk about the State of the Conservative Party, the State of the

Labour Party, the rise and rise of the new elites,

and whether the populist revolt still has some fizzle left in it.

We'll also be taking questions from you, the audience.

This is a free event exclusive to spike supporters.

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