'Answer The Question!' - Is the chancellor telling us everything?
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Ruth and Beth are once again joined by the former Labour MP and ex-shadow culture secretary, Thangam Debbonaire to answer listener questions. They explain the role of special advisers in politics and discuss whether the devolved nations still need their own secretaries of state in Westminster.   They also give us a history lesson on PMQs and dissect political messaging around the economy.   For more information on dates and tickets for our tour, go to https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/   Email us at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444. 
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