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Is Angela Rayner popular enough to be PM?

As Donald Trump files a $5bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC and there are reports of friction over the recent US-UK technology deal – what state is the “special relationship” in?

Sam and Anne pore over the details and discuss if things can get back on track or whether the US president is meddling too much in British political affairs.

Also, we have some exclusive polling from Labour voters on who they would prefer as leader of the party if it wasn’t Sir Keir Starmer.

Plus, Anne has an update on the talks held in Germany over a possible peace plan for Ukraine.

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