20 July 2020
Episode 2207
20 minutes
Are Boris Johnson’s supporters reluctant to criticise his handling of the coronavirus pandemic? Plus: boosting biking in cities and the US Supreme Court’s live broadcast. With Tom Edwards, Chiara Rimella and Ed Stocker.
20 July 2020
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