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492. Should Europe Boycott the World Cup? (Question Time)

47 minutes | Friday, 23 January 2026

Could Trump’s continued Greenland threats spark international boycotts of the World Cup? Does Robert Jenrick’s chaotic defection to Reform strengthen or weaken the Conservatives? How stable is the ceasefire in Syria, and should it be celebrated as a major victory for Trump?



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492. Should Europe Boycott the World Cup? (Question Time)
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