Is this the end of the Tories’ Brexit wars? Politics Weekly UK Image

Is this the end of the Tories’ Brexit wars? Politics Weekly UK

2 March 2023 - 37 mins
Podcast Series Politics Weekly UK

After years of tensions, Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen this week unveiled their new Brexit deal to virtually universal praise. But is there a catch? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by Brexit correspondent Lisa O’Carroll, columnist Rafael Behr and former No 10 chief of staff and Conservative peer Gavin Barwell to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

37 mins

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