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David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

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The Briefing Room: The Battle for Britain

12/09/2019

The Battle for Britain

BBC Radio 4 - The Briefing Room, The Battle for Britain

What strategy should the party leaders follow now?

What strategy should the party leaders follow now? David Aaronovitch presents.

It’s been another extraordinary week of politics. Parliament is closed, but a general election is on the horizon. 

What strategy should the party leaders follow to come out victorious? David Aaronovitch slips into character to seek advice as to how Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn, Jo Swinson, Nigel Farage and Nicola Sturgeon should play the coming weeks and months. 

Guests: 
David Cowling, political analyst and expert in voting patterns
Rosie Campbell, Professor of Politics at King’s College London 
Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science at Manchester University

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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