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Westminster Hour: 08/01/2023

08/01/2023

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 08/01/2023

Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

Carolyn Quinn discusses strikes, Ukraine and the royals with Conservative MP Bob Seely, Labour's Emily Thornberry, former diplomat Lord Ricketts and journalist Katy Balls.

Carolyn Quinn's guests are the Conservative backbencher Bob Seely, Shadow Cabinet minister Emily Thornberry, and the former diplomat and National Security Adviser, Lord Peter Ricketts. They discuss the state of the main parties going into 2023, and look ahead to talks between ministers and striking unions. They also talk about the situation in Ukraine and UK military support, with Katy Balls of The Spectator providing additional insight and analysis. Royal commentator Peter Hunt shares his thoughts on Prince Harry's ITV interview and the panel consider whether the Prince's revelations will prove damaging to the monarchy.

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