Murder Investigation Launched into Ann Widdecombe's Death w/ Joe Wright | Political Frenemies #65

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In this episode of Political Frenemies, former Tory adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert are joined by Tax Justice UK Policy and Advocacy Manager Joe Wright for a wide-ranging discussion on a dramatic week in British politics. They react to the death of Ann Widdecombe and the shocking launch of a police murder investigation, debate whether Nigel Farage's decision to trigger the Clacton by-election has become a major political miscalculation, and assess the latest twists in Andy Burnham's road to Downing Street. To close the episode, Mathew shares a deeply personal reflection on the fourth anniversary of his mum's death, discussing what it says about the challenges facing Britain's health service today.

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