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Unpacking the politics and cutting through the crossfire.

And I'm delighted to be joined by Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator of the Sunday Times.

Hello, Tim.

Hello, Hugo.

Who I believe has a book out.

On Thursday.

On Thursday.

Everyone buy it for Christmas.

Yes, twice for Christmas.

Twice.

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