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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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00:57:58

Extremism, John Lewis, and Putin

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2024/03/14

Why is the Government redefining extremismHow are John Lewis performing The latest from Russia's nuclear obsessed president

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00:57:59

Budget 2024, and Super Tuesday USA (7/8)

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2024/03/08

Unpacking what could be Jeremy Hunt's last budget before the election, and results from the American Primaries with a look at Trump's manifesto

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00:57:56

Gaza protests, Housing issues, and Ukraine (7/7)

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2024/03/02

Events in the Middle East are having serious repercussions on the streets of London and in the Mother of all Parliaments.A major independent review of UK housing policy is less than complimentary President Macron has raised the spectre of NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine

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00:57:55

Westminster uproar, and a new Industrial Revolution

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2024/02/26

We explore the background to the ongoing Parliamentary position on the war in the Middle East.Does Britain need a new Industrial Revolution to kickstart economic growth?

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00:54:11

Economic Headwinds, and Ukraine

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2024/02/15

Getting to grips with the latest UK inflation and growth figures - are we in recession? With funding for the war effort stalled in Washington, what's been happening in Ukraine

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00:57:59

Climate Change and Dentistry (7/4)

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2024/02/11

Climate change news, both on a national and international level. Quickly becoming an election issue, we drill down on NHS dentistry

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00:57:40

Immigration, Northern Ireland, and Tax Cuts (7/3)

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2024/01/31

With the population predicted to hit 76 millions in the next decade we explore what the implications are Stormont should be back in session by next week - we delve into the agreement that's made it possible Jeremy Hunt has supposedly had to scale back tax cuts for the Budget in March. How much is true and how much posturing with a General Election due in the Autumn?

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01:01:29

Councils going bust, the Houthis, and calls for...

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2024/01/27

With more councils declaring section 114 notices, we explore the reasons and remedies. Who are the Houthis? We delve into their origins, history, and what they hope to achieve. With potential threats to the West from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran are calls for a return to conscription to be taken seriously?

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00:59:38

The Houthis, the Post Office, and Financial Exclusion

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2024/01/14

Exploring problems in the Red Sea threatening international shipping; the ongoing Post Office saga; and Financial Exclusion on the high street

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00:51:26

Rishi and Keir's New Year Messages (6/10)

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2024/01/05

The starting pistol of an election year....we digest the offerings from Keir and Rishi by way of their New Year Messages

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00:53:25

Our predictions for 2024 (6/9)

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2023/12/30

With the New Year in prospect, we're taking a look at what might be in store

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00:52:36

Interest rates, and the Super League (6/8)

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2023/12/21

An update on interest rate movements, controversy over the resurrection of the Super League project, selling brands, and Christmas dinner in a war zone

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00:52:07

Interest rates, Inflation, and an update on Ukraine...

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2023/12/16

What's happening to interest rates around the world, at home, and how it will affect the cost of living in the UK. We're also revisiting what's happening in Ukraine, exploring developments and the prospects for peace

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00:53:38

Immigration, Rwanda, and Boris at the Covid Inquiry

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2023/12/09

We cover the week's events including the continuing Rwanda debate, Robert Jenrick's resignation, and Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid Inquiry

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00:46:12

legal immigration and hancock at the covid inquiry (6/5)

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2023/12/01

Should we be concerned about record levels of legal immigration? Plus, Matt Hancock gives evidence at the Covid Inquiry

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00:59:56

the autumn statement (6/4)

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2023/11/25

Exploring the issues arising from Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

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00:58:31

Suella's Sacking, and the Rwanda Judgement (6/3)

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2023/11/19

Rishi's week from Hell as he's forced to sack his Home Secretary, while facing the indignity of having his 'Stop the Boats' scheme holed below the waterline by the Supreme Court

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00:55:43

The State Opening of Parliament and pro-Palestinian...

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2023/11/08

Delving into the agenda for the new session of Parliament, and a closer look at the controversy concerning pro-Palestinian marches in Central London

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00:47:41

the covid inquiry, with updates on the middle east...

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2023/11/02

Reviewing the evidence given to the Covid Inquiry, while casting an eye over developments in the Middle East and Ukraine

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00:41:18

israel/gaza update, suella's problems with the met,...

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2023/10/26

We explore developments in the Middle East, the Home Secretary's spat with the Met, and the scrapping of limits on banker's bonuses

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