EPISODE · Jan 19, 2024 · 44 MIN
Rishi vs. The Rebels
from Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government · host Institute for Government
Rishi Sunak’s controversial Rwanda legislation has made its way through the House of Commons, but at what cost to his authority? Peter Ricketts, the UK’s first national security adviser, joins the podcast team to discuss Sunak’s battles with his MPs, his looming battles with the House of Lords, and his ongoing battles to get any flights off the ground. Plus, Sunak has authorised his first military action as PM, with the UK joining airstrikes against Houthi rebels. So what happens next? And is the UK – and the rest of the world – ready for the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House? Hannah White presents. With Alice Lilly and Jill Rutter. Produced by Milo Hynes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rishi Sunak’s controversial Rwanda legislation has made its way through the House of Commons, but at what cost to his authority? Peter Ricketts, the UK’s first national security adviser, joins the podcast team to discuss Sunak’s battles with his MPs, his looming battles with the House of Lords, and his ongoing battles to get any flights off the ground. Plus, Sunak has authorised his first military action as PM, with the UK joining airstrikes against Houthi rebels. So what happens next? And is the UK – and the rest of the world – ready for the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House? Hannah White presents. With Alice Lilly and Jill Rutter. Produced by Milo Hynes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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