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Stay Informed with Politics at Jack and Sam’s: A Quick Daily Politics Briefing

Sky News’ Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard bring you a concise, under-20-minute rundown of the key political stories and developments to watch each day.

Is the Prime Minister Strengthening Ties with Donald Trump?
On Monday, the prime minister hinted at a deepening alliance with the U.S., declaring plans to invest “more deeply than ever” in the special relationship between the two nations. This comes as Donald Trump confirmed his pick for the next U.S. Ambassador to the UK. Could this be a sign of closer collaboration between the two leaders?

Meet Sir Chris Wormald, the New Cabinet Secretary
The podcast also delves into the appointment of Sir Chris Wormald as the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service. What can we expect from him in this pivotal role?

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