Welcome to the first Two Matts General Election special podcast – and you join us with the breaking news that Nigel Farage has thrown himself into the campaign in a surprise announcement – taking over the leadership of Reform and running to win the Tory-held seat of Clacton. It’s the worst news Rishi Sunak could have wished for – but how should Keir Starmer be feeling? Is the Labour leader fully aware of what he’s up against? The Matts are, as you’d expect, sceptical.
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