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The Week: Migration Falls, Winter Fuel Changed And Chagos Deal Done

The Week: Migration Falls, Winter Fuel Changed And Chagos Deal Done

Chris, Adam, Leila and Faisal discuss a busy political week.

Newscast · BBC News

May 23, 202529m 56s

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Show Notes

Today, the government are claiming credit for a fall in migration numbers - but should they?

Adam and Chris are joined by economics editor Faisal Islam and political correspondent Leila Nathoo to discuss that + the controversial Chagos deal.

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