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Ben Wright and panel discuss the threat of US tariffs and the UK government's relationship with the Trump administration

Ben Wright discusses Trump's tariffs with Labour MP David Pinto-Duschinsky, Conservative former Treasury minister John Glen and trade expert Jill Rutter, plus journalist Katy Balls

Ben Wright considers whether the UK government can achieve a carve-out from President Trump's proposed trade tariffs, with Labour MP David Pinto-Duschinsky; Conservative former Treasury minister, John Glen; and Jill Rutter, from the Institute for Government and UK in a Changing Europe think tanks. They also discuss the continuing fallout from the Chancellor's Spring Statement and welfare benefit cuts. Journalist Katy Balls from The Spectator brings additional insight and analysis. The programme also includes a wide-ranging interview with the Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission, Vijay Rangarajan.

59 minutes

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  • Sun 30 Mar 2025 22:00

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