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Helen Catt and guests discuss latest political developments

Helen Catt discusses illegal migration, Southport's recovery and summer reading with Labour peer Mary Bousted, Conservative MP Danny Kruger and expert on government, Jill Rutter.

Helen Catt is joined by the Labour peer and former education union leader, Mary Bousted; Shadow Work and Pensions Minister, Danny Kruger; and Jill Rutter - expert on the workings of Whitehall at the Institute of Government. They discuss the latest ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Office announcements on dealing with illegal migration, and its impact on social cohesion. Lizzy Buchan - political editor of the Daily Mirror - brings additional insight and analysis. Helen also speaks to the Labour MP for Southport, Patrick Hurley, about the town's recovery from last year's tragedy and the unrest which followed. And the panel suggest books for summer reading, after hearing recommendations from the President of the Publishers Association, Mandy Hill and James Marriott - columnist on culture and ideas for The Times.

59 minutes

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  • Sun 3 Aug 2025 22:00

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