More headaches for Labour: Send, strikes and small boats
John Harris speaks to Kate Cox, a parent of two children with special needs, about why there’s such concern over the government’s plans for children with special educational needs. Plus, with NHS doctors going on strike again and small boat crossings reaching a record high, how can the government get out of this mess? Political correspondent Kiran Stacey joins to discuss
July 9, 202532m 7s
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Show Notes
Only a week after the government was forced to retreat on benefits reform, there’s now controversy over its plans for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). John Harris speaks to Kate Cox, a parent of two children with special needs, about why there’s such concern about the plans. Plus, with NHS doctors going on strike again and small boat crossings reaching a record high, how can the government get out of this mess? John speaks to the political correspondent and fellow host of Politics Weekly, Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>
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PoliticsUK newsLabourKeir StarmerMigrationIndustrial actionSpecial educational needsEducation