Will the UK ever rejoin the EU? Who is funding Andy Burnham? And will the bedroom tax be scrapped? In a special episode, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker answer some of your questions Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...
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Rejoining the EU, Burnham’s donors and the bedroom tax: Politics Weekly answers your questions – podcast
In a special episode of Politics Weekly, hosts Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker address listener questions. The podcast tackles significant political issues, including the possibility of the UK rejoining the European Union.
Presented by Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker, produced by Maz Ebtehaj and Ned Carter Miles, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer is Frankie TobiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-08-31 · 04:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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In a special episode of Politics Weekly, hosts Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker address listener questions. The podcast tackles significant political issues, including the possibility of the UK rejoining the European Union. It also investigates the funding sources for Andy Burnham and discusses the future of the "bedroom tax." Listeners are encouraged to submit further questions and comments to the hosts.
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Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker answer listener questions.
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Andy Burnham has donors.
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The bedroom tax may be scrapped.
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The UK may rejoin the EU.
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