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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Presented by Tom Clark and produced by Phil Maynard

Politics Weekly podcast: Is Britain a Christian country?

David Cameron told the Church Times recently that Britain is a 'Christian country'. It's a statement that would have been once so obvious as to be unnecessary, but it caused a backlash - in the media at least - led by more than 50 public figures.

Joining Tom Clark in the studio this week are: Max Wind-Cowie, an associate of the Think Tank Demos; Guardian columnist Martin Kettle; and political diarist Hugh Muir.

Also this week: a poster campaign ahead of the European elections by Ukip has proved controversial. With Nigel Farage's party now favourites in some polls to take the most votes, is Ukip prepared for the increased scrutiny it is facing?

Plus: we look at Ed Miliband's decision to hire David Axelrod - the legendary American political operator credited with masterminding Barack Obama's route to the White House. Will he be able to recreate his winning ways this side of the Atlantic and help win the 2015 general election for Labour?

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