Fate Of The Union

As counting continues in the US election, and with both candidates claiming they’ve won, we take a look at the contest so far, and what the result will mean for America, Britain and the world. Meanwhile back in the UK, MPs have voted for a second national lockdown, but with Boris Johnson facing opposition from all sides, what can he do to ease the pressure on himself and the Government? YASMEEN SERHAN, staff writer at The Atlantic, is our special guest.

• “Those wanting a repudiation of the last four years found it hasn’t happened” - Yasmeen Serhan
• “I can imagine a world where there is a Biden presidency narrated by Trump’s tweets” - Yasmeen Serhan
• “Trump has been laying the groundwork for his claim that this would be a dodgy election for some time” - Jill Rutter
• “For a new President coming in, sitting on the sidelines for 10 weeks is going to be very difficult” - Cath Haddon
• “The Government isn’t explaining where the risky transmission centres are” - Jill Rutter

Presented by Bronwen Maddox with Cath Haddon, Jill Rutter and Georgina Wright. Audio production by Alex Rees.

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