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Ben Wright hosts live debate from Labour's Conference in Liverpool with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith, Conservative frontbencher Andrew Bowie and leading political commentators.

Ben Wright is joined at the Labour Party's Conference in Liverpool by Skills Minister Jacqui Smith, the Guardian's deputy political editor Jess Elgot and commentator Miranda Green from the Financial Times. They discuss the mood of the gathering and the challenges facing the Prime Minister and Chancellor. The Shadow Scotland Secretary, Andrew Bowie, also joins the debate, down the line from Aberdeen. Ben interviews leading pollster Luke Tryl about the impact of Reform UK on traditional voting patterns, and speaks to former No10 adviser Peter Hyman about whether Sir Keir Starmer can win back support.

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Sun 28 Sep 2025 22:00

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  • Sun 28 Sep 2025 22:00

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