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

Politics Weekly podcast: Nick Clegg v Nigel Farage

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg and Ukip's Nigel Farage went head-to-head in the first televised debate on Britain's membership of the European Union this week. Post-debate polls suggested a convincing win for the Ukip leader with a further debate planned for next week.

The debate touched on topics such as immigration, trade, unemployment, foreign policy and policing.

Joining Tom Clark this week to discuss it all are Guardian leader writer Anne Perkins, political diarist Hugh Muir and columnist Michael White.

Also this week: a clutch of leftwing thinktanks signed a letter to the Guardian this week urging Ed Miliband to be bold in writing his pre-election manifesto.

Plus: as Tony Benn is laid to rest, we hear how his political legacy survives in the modern Labour party.

Listen in – and leave your thoughts below.

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