The Brexit Referendum is now 7 years ago, and Matt & Matt rake the coals searching for the glimmer of good news in amongst the procession of bad. Spoiler alert: They fail.
Also discussed: the incredible contrast between five rich people in a submarine and 700 poor people in a boat on the Med. And, is Matt K the worst parent on the planet? It’s possible.
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