34. Tracks of the Chancellor's Tears

For The Many

Global

News, History, Politics

4.6 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 4 July 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Iain and Tessa talk about leaders crying throughout history after Rachel Reeves broke down in the Commons. They also discuss the Royal train being well and truly cancelled, whether we're acting fast enough on climate change and Michael Gove's facial hair.

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