Britain unlocks

As lockdown restrictions ease in England, Wales and much of Scotland, the country is grappling with a new variant of Covid-19. On this episode, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the messaging around unlocking and how the spread of the Indian variant exposes the government's shortcomings.Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what the new dividing lines in British politics will be.If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email [email protected] the New Statesman helps us keep making these podcasts. Get 12 weeks for just £12.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.