The King’s Speech was packed with plans, putting to bed the theory that Keir Starmer’s Labour government had no plan. But will it be enough to instigate the national renewal they have promised? The Matts discuss.
Also – what does J. D. Vance mean for Donald Trump and for Britain? And why is David Lammy parading his Christianity on the national airwaves? The Matts make sense of the international manoeuvring. Enjoy!
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