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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 28 MIN

Covid Inquiry report fall-out + Rachel Reeves's 'respect' demand

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Multimedia Reporter Laura Pollock and Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie unpack the Covid Inquiry report, which found thousands of deaths happened as a result of Westminster chaos in the early days of the pandemic. They also look at Labour's new plans to ban migrants from getting benefits. Meanwhile, Rachel Reeves has made waves with her "respect" demand to a Scottish business.  Subscribe to The National for just £20 for a whole year at thenational.scot/subscribe 

Multimedia Reporter Laura Pollock and Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie unpack the Covid Inquiry report, which found thousands of deaths happened as a result of Westminster chaos in the early days of the pandemic. They also look at Labour's new plans to ban migrants from getting benefits. Meanwhile, Rachel Reeves has made waves with her "respect" demand to a Scottish business.  Subscribe to The National for just £20 for a whole year at thenational.scot/subscribe

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