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1 July 2021

Podcast: why Labour feels worried about the Batley and Spen by-election

Why are Labour MPs so pessimistic and where do they think the leader's office is going wrong?

By NS Podcasts

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the upcoming Batley and Spen by-election and why many in Labour think it’s not going well for the party.

Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who’s doing a better job: Keir Starmer or Boris Johnson.

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