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The Week: Mandelson Backtracks, Badenoch v Patel and Heathrow Expansion

The Week: Mandelson Backtracks, Badenoch v Patel and Heathrow Expansion

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal round up the political week.

Newscast · BBC News

January 31, 202529m 6s

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Show Notes

Today, Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss whether Lord Mandelson will be approved as Ambassador to the US, a disagreement in the shadow cabinet and whether Rachel Reeves’ plans for growth will work.

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