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The World Tonight: Philip Hammond puts economy first in Brexit vision

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20/06/2017

Philip Hammond puts economy first in Brexit vision

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Philip Hammond puts economy first in Brexit vision

Hammond says Brexit deal should put jobs first; do Tory Brexiteers and Labour agree?

UK chancellor Philip Hammond has put forward his vision for a Brexit deal which prioritises the economy. We speak to Bernard Jenkins MP and Seema Malhotra MP.

The UK Chancellor Philip Hammond has put forward his vision for a Brexit deal which prioritises the economy. We speak to Tory Brexiteer Bernard Jenkins MP and Seema Malhotra MP from Labour about whether they agree with his plans for a transitional deal. Plus, what drives someone to explore North Korea? We speak to a young Briton who spent his gap year there and hear from China where it's all about fine art in shopping malls. 

(Picture: Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivers keynote speech to City leaders at Mansion House in the City of London. Credit: Press Association).

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