On this week's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian are giving their verdicts on last night's first leaders debate. Then, Anoosh reports back from East Devon and, in You Ask Us, they tackle your questions on why electoral pacts fall apart.

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