Is Ed Miliband rethinking UK foreign policy?
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The episode discusses Ed Miliband's announcement of UK sanctions on Israeli settlements and its implications for UK foreign and domestic policy.
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband has announced UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. So what does this change of position say about UK foreign policy under Andy Burnham - and what are the possible consequences for UK domestic policy? The i's Kitty Donaldson joins the podcast team to assess the PM's big move. On the domestic front it was chancellor John Healey’s turn to make headlines, with a big pre-Budget speech on growth and the economy. So does this mark the dawn of a new economic policy? Plus: Angela Rayner has hit the pause button on the Local Government Reorganisation plans. What has happened and has it all gone wrong? Presented by Alex Thomas. With Giles Wilkes and Akash Paun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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