The Friday Politics with Dad and Lad: Recent Episodes
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Dad and lad examine the fallout from two bruising by-election defeats for the Conservatives, the long-term economic consequences of Brexit, and news just in from the Supreme Court of the United States.
After an extended break, Dad and Lad resume their deep dive into the state of the nation. They do so, for one week only, from a different nation.... Ireland, which is much in the news, and a refuge from Jubilee madness. Dad and Lad are joined by a special guest, known to us - and us only - as Chip.
Dad and lad pick through the entrails of the local elections. examine the implications of the Supreme Court leak, and boggle at Boris's response to Elsie. Lad bemoans the cost of pasta crisis, and the blame is pinned on the agrarian revolution.
Dad and Lad discuss another crazy week in politics, in which Neil Parish was accused of some pretty bad behaviour in the House of Commons chhamber, the French presidential election votes were counted, and kids' favourites Chip and Kipper were cancelled. They also talk about the local elections, ministerial jobs, and the history of the Labour party.
Dad and Lad discuss a monumental week in politics, during which it began to look as if Boris's days as PM are coming to a close. They also touch on Keir Starmer's prospects, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the right and wrongs of inheritance.