Why are Labour making life so hard for themselves? The Matts assess the ups and downs of the government’s first months in power ahead of what promises to be a defining moment for Keir Starmer – Wednesday’s Budget. Also – what does Jeff Bezos’s interference in Washington Post editorial policy matter? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Tune in to find out why. Enjoy!
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