Biggest local government shake-up in half a century
In a shake-up of local government, 134 councils will be replaced by 38. They say it will help devolve power - but opposition parties accuse the government of gerrymandering
In a shake-up of local government, 134 councils will be replaced by 38. They say it will help devolve power to local areas - but opposition parties accuse the government of gerrymandering. We hear from a local leader who says he won't cooperate.
Andy Burnham prepares for government - but who should he appoint in his Cabinet? We hear advice from Alastair Campbell.
The US Secretary of War highlights a new tool to boost the strength of his troops: testosterone. We examine the science.
Ukraine is in the midst of political argument over President Zelensky's surprise replacement of the Defence Minister. A pollster tells us about Ukrainian public opinion.
And Claudia Winkleman pulls out of her Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ chat show after just one series. We hear why TV talk shows are so tricky.
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