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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 18 MIN

Trump climbdown: Has January been a wasted month

from Politics At Sam and Anne's

After President Trump’s dramatic tariff climbdown at Davos, the Prime Minister and European leaders will be breathing a sigh of relief – but has it left more questions than answers and can the UK claim any credit for the change in position?Sam and Anne reflect on a month - primarily dominated by foreign issues and U-turns - and discuss whether if it was a missed opportunity for the government to push its priorities at home.The duo also ponder the view of business on Starmer’s premiership and if they are calling for a change in leadership. Plus, the peers in the Lords back a significant bill to ban social media for under 16s.

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After President Trump’s dramatic tariff climbdown at Davos, the Prime Minister and European leaders will be breathing a sigh of relief – but has it left more questions than answers and can the UK claim any credit for the change in position?Sam and...

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