'Answer the Question!’ with Harriet Harman - Labour's wait for a female leader
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In an episode recorded before their summer break, Beth and Ruth are delving back into the inbox for another "Answer the Question" special. It's Labour's Harriet Harman who is back to help them.     They explore why Labour has still not had a female leader while the Conservatives have had three, how the new government might handle the press, and why "heretics" could be banned from the House of Lords.       If you’ve got a question you want answering, email Beth and co on [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.   
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