
About this episode
- Kidney machines replaced with rockets and guns: Keir Starmer says security is his priority but where will the money for defence come from and when will he tell us?
- On the road with Nigel Farage.
- If the polls are right, which major cabinet minister is likely to lose their seat? Spoiler: most of them.
- And as Labour moves closer to the EU, can they convince voters that it's a good idea?
Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times
Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times
Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times
Producers: Euan Dawtrey, Harry Kitson
Executive producer: Molly Guinness
Picture credit: Getty Images
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