<p>Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature with Conservative Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer.</p><p>This was recorded on Saturday the 18th of May, before Rishi Sunak called the general election.</p>

456. D-38: Sunak defends his national service plan

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