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Radio 4,10 Feb 2021,14 mins

Episode 5

Steelmanning

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Timandra Harkness tries to test her views by steelplating the arguments of her opponents on a range of controversial topics. Each week, she will debate a subject with a different sparring partner, who will receive coaching to fortify their case. In this episode, Timandra meets the former head of policy at Number 10, Baroness Cavendish, to debate sugar taxes. Other contributors include the journalist Madeline Grant and former Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption. Producer: Peter Snowdon

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