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Radio 4,11 Jul 2026,42 mins
We've got a plan: Louise Haigh on her journey back to power
Political Thinking with Nick RobinsonAvailable for over a year
The former Transport Secretary, sidelined by Keir Starmer, reveals she's been working with Burnham on a plan for government for at least a year, and has already seen the prospective Prime Minister make tough decisions. Also - bringing hope back to politics, navigating an exotic bird auction, and playing football in the House of Commons chamber. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Crossed Wires Festival in her home town of Sheffield. Producer: Hannah Wilkinson
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