The rise of the Green Party and Boris Johnson's latest culture war

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News, News Commentary, Government, Politics

4.4 • 523 Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2021

⏱️ 47 minutes

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On this week's podcast, Steve Anglesey is joined by Frances Weetman to discuss the rise of the Green Party across Britain. Can they become England's third party? And what does it mean for the rest of the left? Meanwhile, Liz Gerard talks about Boris Johnson's latest culture war - the possibility of former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre becoming the head of OFCOM. Plus there are more entrants into the Hall of Shame and a return for Ann Widdecombe corner.

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