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You can’t have a full barrel and a drunken wife

Jan 31, 2019
The podcast features John Campbell, BBC's backstop expert, discussing Brexit negotiations, political bargaining, challenges post-Brexit funding, delays in infrastructure projects, and Irish border concerns. The episode also includes Italian phrases, a playlist, and listener gratitude.
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  • Political ethics questioned with 'pork barrel politics'
  • Irish businesses seek Brexit clarity for contingency planning

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Cash for Votes in Politics

The podcast discusses the emergence of 'pork barrel politics' where Labour MPs are allegedly seeking cash for supporting Theresa May's Brexit deal. This practice, while denied by many, raises ethical concerns amidst worries about essential services like healthcare and insulin funding. The podcast explores how the prioritization of party interests over constituents' needs could erode trust in politicians.

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