Tory conference reviewed and a tricky fortnight for Brexit
Political Fix6 Okt 2018

Tory conference reviewed and a tricky fortnight for Brexit

The Conservative party gathered in Birmingham this week for a broadly successful if uneventful conference. But is Theresa May safe as leader for the duration? Plus we discuss whether there is a compromise in the offing for the Irish border to seal a Brexit deal. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Alex Barker, Laura Hughes and Miranda Green. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Harry Robertson

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