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Political Fix

Bring it on! Election 2024 kicks off

May 24, 2024
Lucy Fisher assembles the Political Fix team to discuss the surprise snap general election in the UK. They dive into party campaigns, Rishi Sunak's decision, potential TV debates, Labour's readiness, Nigel Farage's non-candidacy impact, and election strategies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Election timing strategic considerations revealed Prime Minister's calculated balancing act.
  • Corruption scandal implicating EU lawmakers prompts discussions on cleaning up the system.

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Corruption Scandal Rocks EU - Qatargate Scandal Unveiled

A corruption scandal dubbed Qatargate shook the EU at the end of 2022, implicating lawmakers who were accused of taking bribes from Qatar. However, the case faced obstacles, leaving questions lingering in an election year about the potential sale of the European Parliament, prompting discussions on cleaning up the EU's act.

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