About this episode

Iain and Tessa discuss Farage's win in Clacton and various political issues including climate change and international relations.

Iain and Tessa talk Farage's win in Clacton (and him not turning up to the declaration!), a row about melons and the Japanese PM, whether Reform UK voters care about climate change - and more! Stay connected with us on Instagram @WherePoliticsMeetsHistory and on X @WherePolitics. You can also follow @IainDale and @DrTessaDunlop.

People in this episode

Hosts: Iain Dale, Dr Tessa Dunlop

Topics covered

• Farage
• Clacton
• Reform UK
• climate change
• political commentary
• Japanese politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reform UK

Places: Clacton

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