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episode 54: Will local elections bring down Sunak?
It’s polling day. Ed Balls and George Osborne give their expert analysis on the importance of local elections: what contests do you need to look out for? And what do they reveal about Rishi Sunak’s political fortunes?
Across the border, the Scottish National Party is in turmoil after First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned. Could this open the door to a Labour resurgence in Scotland?
Speaking of, the person hoping to lead that resurgence is Keir Starmer...
episode 53: EMQs: Ed Balls Day
It’s the most auspicious day of the year: Ed Balls Day. To celebrate, George has got his Ed Balls mask out (not a euphemism), and is ready to go Inside the Room. Just kidding. But he has in fact organised some questions from Ed’s nearest and not-so dearest.
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves asks about Ed’s favourite Gregg’s order...
episode 52: Planes, Trains and Nationalism
After two years, Rishi Sunak can finally celebrate a Rwanda victory as his bill passes in parliament - but Ed Balls and George Osborne can’t help noticing it’s been somewhat overshadowed by an announcement on defence spending. Is the government playing with fudged figures? And is it even worthwhile as far as voters are concerned?
St George’s Day saw an unexpected new poster boy this week - and no, it’s not George, much to his chagrin. Keir Starmer is embracing his patriotic side...
episode 51: EMQs: Blunders, Bag Carriers and Biden’s Stammer
Is the role of a PPS more than just a ‘bag carrier’ and when has it gone wrong? If Ed and George could have a cardboard cut out of any politician who would it be? And BBC Radio 4’s Amol Rajan asks Ed about Joe Biden’s stammer...
episode 50: Lizz Truss for PM?
It should have finally been a bumper week for Rishi Sunak - with inflation down, a win for his smoking ban and with success on his Rwanda legislation within sight.
But instead, would-be Tory leaders have been hogging the limelight. Liz Truss is back with a vengeance...
episode 49: EMQs: The Brexit Plots special
Ed Balls and George Osborne were Inside the Room with Michael Gove last week to deep dive into the Brexit plots - and now they’re facing your questions on the moment that changed British politics forever...
episode 47: Inside The Room: The Brexit Plots (Part 3)
With George Osborne, Ed Balls and Michael Gove
episode 46: Inside The Room: The Brexit Plots (Part 2)
With George Osborne, Ed Balls and Michael Gove