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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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00:11:10

The Nazification of Dog Policing

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2025/10/31

A humorous and insightful discussion on the recent 'Poo Gate' controversy, where a woman was fined for not carrying a poo bag while walking her dog. The conversation explores the implications of such fines, the role of local councils, and the broader context of unusual fines in Britain.

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00:11:49

Rachel Reeves Rental Irregularities

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2025/10/30

Weeks from the Angela Rayner catastrophe, another senior Cabinet member comes a cropper on property - will she or won't she be in post come Crimble?

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00:58:00

Alaska Summit, and Thames Water

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2025/08/15

This Week:We're anchored down in Anchorage as the circus comes to townAs the Government awaits a possible Thames Water collapse - what can be done to secure our failing utilities?

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00:58:00

Ukraine Ceasefire Prospect, and Musk's Bonus

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2025/08/07

This week:As Trump arranges a summit with Putin, are we on the verge of a ceasefire in Ukraine?Elon's value to Tesla is quantified - is anyone worth that much?

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00:57:59

Palestine, and the Resident Doctor's Funnel

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2025/07/31

This week:Is there momentum behind Palestinian state recognition?We have a serious shortage of doctors in the NHS, so why as a nation do we have a surplus?

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00:58:00

Reeves' Conundrum, and Kemi's Future

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2025/07/24

This week:With a further prospective £18bn shortfall hoving into view - how will the Chancellor square the circle?As Kemi Badenoch shuffles her shadows - what do the Tories stand for?

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00:57:59

Rachel at The Mansion House, and Donald's Ukraine U-Turn

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2025/07/17

This week:Rachel Reeves reveals some policy objectives to the great and the goodIs Donald Trump losing patience with Vladimir Putin?

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00:57:59

Resident Doctors, and the Cost of Live Sport

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2025/07/10

This week:Deja vu - Are Resident Doctors about to upset Wes' applecart?Why is spectator sport so expensive?

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00:58:01

Labour's Year and Rachel's Week

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2025/07/09

This week:One year in, how are Labour and Sir Keir faring?Rachel Reeves has been through the mill this week..

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Labour's Year and Rachel's Week

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2025/07/04

This week:It's time for an anniversary party - Labour's first yearRachel's had a tumultuous week - how's she faring?

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00:57:58

NATO, and the Middle East

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2025/06/26

This week:NATO, Trump, and the 5%What now for the Middle East

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00:57:59

Donald's Dilemma, and The Casey Report

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2025/06/18

This week:Is Donald becoming a combatant in the Israel/Iran War?Baroness Louise Casey's Report on the Grooming Scandal has been published - what's been learnt and what are its recommendations

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00:58:00

The Spending Review, and the Los Angeles Stand-Off

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2025/06/12

This week:Has Rachel Reeves' long awaited Spending Review silenced discontent on Government backbenches, and provided the country with a route to the golden uplands?What going on in Los Angeles and are two big beasts looking to the future?

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00:57:59

Defence Review, and Spending Review

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2025/06/05

This week:The long awaited Defence Review is published with some startling conclusionsAs Rachel Reeves mulls next week's Spending Review we examine her options

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00:58:00

Farage's Agenda, and Musk's Return to Business

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2025/05/29

This week:Nigel Farage lays out Reform's AgendaElon Musk returns to the Mothership

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Keir's for Turning, and WFH

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2025/05/22

This week:Sir Keir's J turn on pensioner's Winter Fuel AllowanceReducing the prison population - Shabana Mahmood looks to David Gauke's prescription

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00:57:59

The Istanbul Conundrum, and Keir's tanks on Nigel's Lawn

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2025/05/15

This week:What's just happened in Istanbul?Why is Sir Keir moving in Nigel's direction?

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00:57:59

Trade Deals, and VE Day

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2025/05/08

This week:As the UK signs trade deals with India and the US, we take a closer lookIt's 80 years since VE Day and commemorations have been in full swing all week. Who are they for, and what purpose should they serve?

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00:58:01

Farage's Time, and the Solar Revolution

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2025/05/02

This week:With the results of the Local Elections dribbling out, is this the era of Farage and Reform, or just a transitory protest?All worship the sun - solar power for the masses takes centre stage

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00:57:58

Trump scolds the Fed, and Ukraine Peace

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2025/04/23

This week:Trump berates the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell and threatens to remove himCan Trump's Ukraine plan get sign off from both Zelensky and Putin?

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