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In this episode, Labour MP Tan Dhesi discusses the escalating tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel, and what the crisis could mean for Britain’s role in the region. He raises concerns about mission creep, the risks to UK personnel and bases, and whether the government has a clear strategy if the conflict deepens. Dhesi also cautions against being drawn into a wider war without a defined endgame, warning that any involvement must prioritise the safety of British troops and comply with international law. He questions whether regime change is a realistic objective and responds to comments from Donald Trump about the UK’s stance.

The episode also features Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, who sets out the Conservative response to Labour’s economic and integration policies. Philp discusses welfare spending, migration levels and proposals for a new cultural integration commission announced by Kemi Badenoch. He outlines the party’s approach to national identity, social cohesion and immigration controls, while criticising Prime Minister Keir Starmer over economic management.
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In this special GB News by-election podcast, Katherine Forster and Christopher Hope analyse the dramatic Gorton and Denton result, where the Green Party overturned a 13,500 Labour majority to win with 40% of the vote. Reform UK finished second with 28.7%, Labour fell to third on 25.4%, and both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats were reduced to the margins.

The discussion explores what the result means for Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, Labour’s strategic squeeze between Reform on the right and the Greens on the left, and whether Britain is entering an era of genuine five-party politics. They examine Reform’s performance, including concerns raised about tactical voting and voting procedures, and consider how the Greens were able to consolidate support in a formerly safe Labour seat.

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As the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, a senior Ukrainian official has issued a stark warning to Britain about the wider threat posed by Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

On Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope speaks to Vitalii Kim, Governor of Mykolaiv Oblast, a region just 40km from the frontline and still partially occupied by Russian forces. Kim recalls the first day of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, describes life under constant missile and drone threat, and explains how modern warfare has transformed the battlefield.

He warns that Russia “will not stop” if it succeeds in Ukraine, arguing that his country is now acting as a shield for Europe. Kim calls for deeper cooperation with the UK, not only continued military support, but long-term economic and technological investment to help rebuild Ukraine while the war continues.

The episode also explores what Britain should do next, including defence spending, the future of NATO, and whether the UK is prepared for a more dangerous security environment.

Plus, Tom Harwood joins Christopher Hope to discuss Reform UK’s new top team, the legal battle over delayed local elections, and the wider political implications for Sir Keir Starmer’s government.

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One of the most senior former Conservative defectors to Reform UK has said she is happy if the party pursues socialist policies ;like nationalising failing parts of the British economy.

Former Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman also said she was yet to receive a personal apology from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch after the party wrongly suggested she had mental health issues before she defected.

Braverman was speaking as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage prepares to hand out spokesman roles to his team of seven MPs early next week as the party tries to present itself as a credible party of government.

Reform has been criticised by those on the right of politics for backing left wing policies such as nationalising parts of the UK steel industry and lifting the two child benefit cap for some Britons.

However Braverman told GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast she was not troubled by this.

Asked if she were "happy" if her party pursued "socialist" policies, she said: "I am actually. So I think there's actually a case for - if we are serious about industrializing our country and a renaissance of our industry - state involvement in our industries.

"Our heavy industries have been abandoned and unable to compete against a more powerful and ascendant East. And so I do think there is a very strong case.
"The benefit will be more jobs. The benefit will be more growth for our economy. And I do think that radical thinking needs to be put in place."

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Christopher Hope is joined by GB News Chief Political Correspondent Katherine Forster and Deputy Political Editor Tom Harwood to examine the growing political controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The trio discuss the background to Mandelson’s appointment, his long-standing influence within the Labour Party, and the renewed scrutiny of his past association with Jeffrey Epstein following the release of court documents and media reporting.

The panel assesses what Keir Starmer knew during the vetting process, how the issue has escalated in Parliament, and why it has become one of the most challenging weeks of the Prime Minister's premiership.

They also look at the wider implications for government credibility, Labour Party unity, and the Prime Minister’s authority, drawing comparisons with past political crises and considering what may come next as further information is expected to be released.

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