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The Rest Is Politics
177. Question Time: A new centrist party, mafia politics in New Jersey, and was Jesus a socialist?
Oct 4, 2023
Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell discuss the rise in gang violence in Sweden, corruption in New Jersey politics, the need for a new centrist party in the UK, UEFA allowing Russian youth teams back, and the history and cost of the HS2 railway project.
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- The surge in gang violence in Sweden challenges the perception of the country as stable, with specific conflicts driving much of the violence.
- The case of Democrat Bob Menendez highlights the presence of corruption within certain political circles, impacting public trust and democracy in the US.
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The situation in Sweden: Increased gang violence and immigration
Sweden is experiencing a stark increase in gang violence, leading to deployments of the military to aid the police. This surge in violent crime is causing concern and challenging the perception of Sweden as a stable and peaceful country. The Prime Minister, along with many right-wing individuals, attributes the rise in violence to immigration policies. However, it should be noted that specific gang-related conflicts, such as a struggle for control over drugs and weapons, are driving much of the violence.
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