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Ben Wright and guests discuss Ukraine and the government's domestic agenda, including welfare reform

Ben Wright hosts political discussion with government minister Ellie Reeves, Conservative MP Neil Shastri-Hurst, Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe and journalist Lucy Fisher.

Ben Wright discusses the government's plans to cut the civil service and reform welfare with the Labour Party chair, Ellie Reeves; Conservative backbencher Neil Shastri-Hurst; and Reform UK spokeswoman, Ann Widdecombe. They also consider the latest efforts to find a peace deal for Ukraine and what role the UK might play in it. Journalist Lucy Fisher - Whitehall editor of the Financial Times - brings additional insight and analysis. And the programme also includes an interview with former Tory MP Sir Charles Walker, about adjusting to life after politics.

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  • Sun 9 Mar 2025 22:00

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