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Rishi Sunak’s first PMQs examined

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Episode notes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s first PMQs: Promise of “fair” and “compassionate” decisions, reappointment of Suella Braverman defended, fracking ban reinstated. So how well did he do? Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil examines his performance and some of the policies and decisions already made by our new prime minister. In this episode:


  • How did Rishi Sunak perform in his first PMQs?
  • Are there any signs of an inquiry into Suella Braverman’s reappointment?
  • Fracking ban, budget announcement delayed, and changes to overseas aid
  • How the markets reacted to PMQs
  • “Feisty exchanges” expected in Sunak versus Starmer 


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