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Westminster Hour: 29/10/2023

29/10/2023

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 29/10/2023

Leila Nathoo and guests discuss the Middle East conflict and its impact on UK politics.

Leila Nathoo discusses the Middle East conflict and its impact in the UK with Labour frontbencher Darren Jones, Conservative Matt Warman and foreign affairs expert, Sophia Gaston.

Leila Nathoo is joined by the Shadow Cabinet Minister Darren Jones, Conservative MP and former Digital Minister, Matt Warman, plus foreign policy expert Sophia Gaston, from the Policy Exchange think tank. The discuss the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the tensions exposed in UK politics - especially over calls for a ceasefire. Ahead of the government's AI summit at Bletchley Park, Leila also interviews the renowned computer scientist, Professor Dame Wendy Hall, but about the potential benefits and risks of the new technology. Cat Neilan - political editor at Tortoise Media - brings additional insight and analysis.

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