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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.43 | 29th July 2024

The end of July used to be known as the silly season in politics, as everyone would head off on their holidays, but unlike Frank McKenna who continues to be away in Greece, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips have a packed agenda to discuss.

The end of July used to be known as the silly season in politics, as everyone would head off on their holidays, but unlike Frank McKenna who continues to be away in Greece, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips have a packed agenda to discuss.

This week they look at the state of the British economy in the light of the statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The American political scene where the temporary truce after the assassination attempt on former President Trump has certainly gone with what many regard as a tasteless attack on the fact that Kamala Harris does not have children.

They are also looking at the Conservative leadership race and they also discuss the ever-troubling situation in the Middle East.

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