Overall Inflation drops but food prices remain worryingly high

Inflation remains a pressing issue for both struggling households and the Conservative government. Whilst the overall rate of inflation dropped to 8.7% today, which is 0.5% higher than the Bank of England forecast, food inflation remains worringly high at 19.1%. Financial Secretary to the Treasury Victoria Atkins joins the programme.

The Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Globalilsation is dead as she outlines a prospecitive Labour more interventionist economic plan she calls 'Securonomics'. Shadow Financial Secretary to The Treasury and Labour MP Pat McFadden shares the details.

Legendary Pollster Frank Luntz shares his thoughts on whether or not the culture wars can win elections.

And The Chair of the National Churches Trust and former Permanent Secretary to the Home Office Sir Philip Rutnam shares his warnings about the loss of key cultural heritage as its revealed over 900 Churches are at risk of being sold off or closed. He also discusses the recent attacks on the civil service by MPs.