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Newsnight Season 47, Episode 71: Iran conflict shortages?
The UK could face food shortages by the summer under a worst-case scenario of the Iran conflict drawn up by government officials. We bring the details of what it could mean for your household. And in Washington, Rachel Reeves says the Iran war was a mistake. Whilst the US president says the trade deal with the UK 'can always be changed', is the government’s ramped-up rhetoric wise, and why the change of tone? Watch Newsnight Season 47, Episode 71 Iran conflict shortages? in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Newsnight Season 47, Episode 71 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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30 min
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30 min
Iran versus America
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
When will Iran war end?
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30 min
Mandelson: What Did Starmer Know?
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
British bases to aid Iran attack
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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45 min
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31 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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31 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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31 min
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30 min
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30 min
Iran conflict shortages?
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
Starmer vs Robbins
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min
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30 min