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Labour’s lost future: the 20-year decline of the Labour Party

Harry Lambert on his in-depth report into the party’s slow collapse.

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea speak to New Statesman special correspondent Harry Lambert about his cover story on the decline of the Labour Party. They talk about the key moments over the past 20 years and whether there’s any optimism for the party’s future.

Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question about whether manifesto promises matter any more.

If you’d like to suggest a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk.

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