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Riff-Raff News

Two ordinary guys with their take on the political and social news of the week - with a focus on constructive ideas for tackling the problems we face The hosts, Guy and Shaun, spent decades in finance and have worked professionally in other areas - Guy"s been a marketing director for a number of big UK names, while Shaun"s worked in industrial relations for a large trade union and spent time in the Civil Service. Neither have any political affiliations but both have a lot to say......

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00:58:03

Rachel Reeves, Wes Streeting, and another Tory...

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2024/07/12

This week:Rachel Reeves has been laying out how she's going to engender growth - We've had a look beneath the bonnet Wes Streeting has declared the NHS is broken - We explore what he's proposing to fix it And what seems like the annual Tory Leadership Contest is here again. Let the bloodletting commence. We explore the 'beauty parade'.....

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00:57:58

It's Over - The General Election Results and the Fallout

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2024/07/06

We look back on a tumultuous night:What do the results mean for Labour - in Government for the first time in 14 years The Tories - another divisive leadership election imminent The Lib Dems - with their best result in over 100 years And Reform, with elected representation at Westminster for the first time

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00:36:53

Election 24 Week 6 - Sunak v Starmer, the final debate

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2024/06/28

With only eight days until the electorate pass judgement, the heavyweights of the political world took to the stage in Birmingham, and slugged it out.Who took the most hits? Who was on the canvas?, and Were there any knockout blows?

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00:59:06

Frome and East Somerset - The Candidate Interviews

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2024/06/28

General Election Special - Frome and East Somerset What have the candidates standing for Frome and East Somerset got to offer? In our third and final Frome Special we discuss local and national issues with Robin Moss (Labour) and Lucy Trimnell (Conservative)

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Frome and East Somerset - The Candidate Interviews

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2024/06/28

General Election Special - Frome and East Somerset What have the candidates standing for Frome and East Somerset got to offer? In the second of our Frome Specials we discuss local and national issues with Gavin Heathcote (Independent), David Swain (Reform), and Shaun Hughes (Independent)

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01:24:12

Election 24 Week 5

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2024/06/22

This WeekThe Manifestos, Part 2 Plaid Cymru The SNP Reform And..... The Panorama Debate - Post Mortem

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00:57:58

Frome and Somerset East - The Candidate Interviews

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2024/06/21

General Election Special - Frome and Somerset East What have the candidates standing for Frome and Somerset East got to offer? In the first of our Frome specials we discuss local and national issues with Anna Sabine of the Liberal Democrats, and Martin Dimery of the Greens.

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00:57:57

Election 24 Week 4 - The Sky Debate, and Manifestos

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2024/06/13

Week 4:What happened in the Sky Debate - Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer and Beth Rigby.... Exploring elements of the manifestos published to date - LibDems, Conservatives, Greens and Labour

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00:57:57

General Election 2024 Week 3

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2024/06/06

Week 3 of our General Election coverage:D-Day 80 years on Nigel Farage throws his trilby in the ring Gladiators ready? A review of Sunak v Starmer

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00:57:54

General Election 2024 Week 1

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2024/05/29

The Unfolding StrategiesThe Policy Announcements Yamas, it's 1066

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00:57:58

Election 24 - and they're off

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2024/05/24

Week one of a six week slog Why Now? Campaign launches What's in-store The Lighter side

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00:58:00

Labour's Pledges, and the OECD on Britain's Economy

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2024/05/16

Labour's Pledges, as the pre-election shadow boxing rolls on OECD predictions for the health of the British Economy

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00:57:59

Electric Vehicles, and Elections Fallout

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2024/05/09

How are we doing on sales of Electric Vehicles - we explore the figures After last weeks excitement we trawl through the embers and the fallout

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00:50:05

Local Elections and National Insurance

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2024/05/09

Recorded before the recent local elections, but uploaded somewhat late due to technical problems with the broadband provider, this episode looks at: Predictions for the Local Elections Jeremy Hunt's plans to scrap National Insurance

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00:57:59

Rwanda Law, and the Mental Health benefits bill

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2024/04/24

With Rishi Sunak finally attaining Royal Assent for his Rwanda legislation, what are the chances of it working?Those claiming benefits off the back of a mental health diagnosis have rocketed since the Pandemic - Rishi Sunak aims to cut the budget, and redefine the condition in doing so. Is it a serious attempt to tackle a growing problem?

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00:58:00

The Middle East, and Smoking Legislation

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2024/04/18

The kaleidoscope of the Middle East has been shaken by developments over the last 14 days - the question is, where do we go from here?Health legislation is set to divide the nation into those who can chose to smoke, and those who can't. Should public health trump an individuals' right to chose?

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00:57:31

New Immigration Laws, and Honey Traps

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2024/04/12

With new restrictions on immigration having taken effect, we explore the consequences.From Profumo in the 60s, through to William Wragg today the honey trap continues to intrigue. Why

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00:58:01

Predictions 2024 - Update

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2024/04/04

In December we made some predictions regarding current affairs for 2024. This week we review the first three months and see what's come to pass.....

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00:57:58

BBC License Fee, WFH, NHS Dentistry, and Riling...

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2024/03/28

This weekAs BBC Director General Tim Davie unveils their plans for the future, we take a look at the challenges they face Was Working From Home (WFH) just a flash in the Pandemic, or is it sustainable? As the crisis in NHS Dentistry intensifies, we explore possible solutions What's ticked off Jacob Rees-Mogg and 30p Lee?

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00:57:59

Tory infamy, and sickness benefits (7/10)

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2024/03/21

Are the Conservatives setting up for another episode of regicide?Do the numbers claiming sickness benefit suggest the criteria needs a reset?

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