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5 Live Politics: Boris's Shiny New Cabinet

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John Pienaar speaks to Grant Shapps, John McDonnell and Munira Wilson.

Deputy political editor John Pienaar speaks to transport secretary Grant Shapps, shadow chancellor John McDonnell and new Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson.

As the dust settles on the dramatic reshuffle, what should we make of Boris Johnson’s refreshed cabinet? The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, now with added responsibilities for the Northern Powerhouse, gives us an insight into the direction ahead. And Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell explains why he thinks the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak is “a stooge”. Also on the programme, our Newby of the Week is Munira Wilson from the Lib Dems. Joining us throughout the show are the Evening Standard's Ayesha Hazarika and former Special Adviser to Sajid Javid, Salma Shah.

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