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This is Hugo Rifkind. Before we get on with the podcast, this episode of Politics Unpacks is sponsored by SSE, championing clean energy across the UK and Ireland.

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today. Find out more at SSE.com. PNQ's unpacked on Times Radio, unpacking the politics and

cutting through the crossfire. And I'm joined this week by Tim Shipman, the Sunday Times' chief

political commentator. Hello, Tim. Hello, Hugo.

Are you well rested and well slept?

I wouldn't say well rested and well slept, but energized by news.

Enigized by news.

That's what a fantastically positive way to be.

And I'm also joined by the comedian Andy Zaltzman.

Hello, Andy.

Hello, Hugo.

Are you likewise energized by news? No, I find news is a sort of Mogadon rather than an energizer.

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