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Who blinks first? Alicia McCarthy reports on the tensions as ministers rush to make new laws before the parliamentary session ends.

Who blinks first? A former government chief whip reveals to Alicia McCarthy the tensions behind the scenes as ministers try to get new laws on the statute book before the end of the parliamentary session. Also, a professor outlines the benefits of AI and MPs search for ideas to encourage visitors to the UK to go beyond London.

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