Episode Five: How do Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales impact the outcome of the elections?
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In today's Bluffers Guide, Esther Higham is joined by Chris Ringland of the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland and Tim Cairns from CARE to explore regional operations. Considering the myriad of agreements within the UK nations, how much does the decision-making power held by individual regions affect the political picture nationally?
Released on 26 Jun 2024
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