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EMQs: Christmas crises and cracker etiquette

Political Currency

23-12-2024 • 24 mins

Christmas is just days away now, so Ed Balls and George Osborne are getting into the season by reflecting on Christmas-time political emergencies that have interrupted the festivities over the years.


Meanwhile, Claudia Winkleman makes a guest appearance to ask the pair to weigh in on important matters: Should one read the joke first or place the crown after pulling a Christmas cracker? She also asks – mince pies or ice cream? And, of course, traitor or faithful?


The pair also consider which political figure they would want to cover in a political biography. And George reveals whether he and Theresa May still exchange Christmas cards …


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Production support: Caillin McDaid

Producer: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and Miriam Hall

Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford


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