Listen "Does the government need to be unpopular? "
Episode Synopsis
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are refusing to budge over the winter fuel payment saga – and both argue they are willing to be unpopular if the decision is the 'right one'. But is this the smart strategic course? And is unpopularity an inevitable consequence of 'tough' leadership? Plus, answers to brilliant listener questions and some vital assembly notices...
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Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on Oct 7... a lot going on by then. Tickets here
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Written and presented by Steve Richards
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