21/07/2024
Ben Wright hears reaction to Joe Biden's big announcement from Labour minister Chris Bryant, Tory MP Chris Philp, foreign affairs expert Bronwen Maddox and journalist Rosa Prince.
Ben Wright is joined by the new Culture and Digital Minister, Chris Bryant; Shadow Leader of the Commons, Chris Philp; and Bronwen Maddox - Director of the Chatham House foreign affairs think tank. They respond to news of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the US presidential race, and talk about how Labour will handle demands for public spending on key workers' pay awards and to tackle child poverty. Rosa Prince - deputy editor of Politico UK - adds context and analysis. The programme also includes a discussion about the significance of Prime Minister's Questions - ahead of the first encounter between Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, since their roles were reversed by the general election.
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- Sun 21 Jul 2024 22:00大象传媒 Radio 4