A Chaotic Week of Politics
Apr 19, 11:01 AM
From Conservative scandals, arrests in Scotland, smoking bans and welfare speeches, it has been a packed week in politics. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell return after recess to discuss it all.
- Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement following rearrest in Operation Branchform probe – Daily Record
- Tory MP Mark Menzies suspended over alleged misuse of campaign funds – BBC News
- William Wragg resigns Tory whip after divulging MPs’ phone numbers – The Guardian
- Britain just agreed the world’s toughest smoking ban. Conservatives hate it. – Politico
- Why do Lib Dems want to crack down on smoking but legalise cannabis? – Spectator
- Prime Minister’s speech on welfare: 19 April 2024
- Charlotte Henry on Threads
- Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter - The Addition
- Emma Burnell on Twitter
- Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left
- Emma Burnell's Album on Spotify
- House of Comments on Twitter