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Westminster Hour: 05/06/2022

05/06/2022

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 05/06/2022

Nick Watt hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

Nick Watt reflects on the jubilee and looks ahead to the week in politics with Conservative MP Matt Warman, Labour's Meg Hillier, Professor Anand Menon and journalist Jess Elgot.

Nick Watt's guests are the Conservative former minister Matt Warman; Labour MP and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Dame Meg Hillier; and Professor of European Politics Anand Menon - director of the think tank UK in a Changing Europe. They reflect on the Jubilee and discuss whether it's provided a moment of national unity. They also look ahead to Parliament's return from the half-term recess, and the expected vote of confidence in Boris Johnson's leadership - triggered by Tory MPs. Jessica Elgot - Chief Political Correspondent for the Guardian provides additional insight and analysis.

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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