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Queen’s speech to the new Tory base: Politics Weekly podcast

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Jessica Elgot and Gaby Hinsliff dissect what was and was not mentioned in the Queen’s speech on Tuesday. Ailbhe Rea and Ellie Mae O’Hagan look at where the Labour party is headed after very mixed election results. Plus, Peter Walker speaks to Francis Elliot about how successive governments have tried and failed to tackle social care reform. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
12 May 2021 English United Kingdom News

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