Is Corbyn's comeback a headache for Starmer - or a red herring?
Jeremy Corbyn is back - with Zarah Sultana and a new party. But is it a real threat to Labour, or just political theatre?
This week Beth, Ruth and Harriet answer your questions on whether Corbyn's comeback could fracture the left and hand seats to the Tories and Reform.
What does it mean for Starmer? Could the Green Party seize the moment? And is this a political headache - or just a red herring?
Plus - your questions on rebuilding the Tory party, Scottish Labour and the elections north of the border next year, and we shout out the podcasts we can't stop listening to.
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