Boris Johnson accuses Rishi Sunak of “talking rubbish” as row erupts over honours. Chris Mason explains what it’s all about.And there are more former leaders in the news… Europe editor Katya Adler reflects on the colourful political life of Silvio Berlusconi following his death at 86.
Scotland editor James Cook explains how the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon has been playing out politically.
Disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring talks about her new podcast Marianna in Conspiracyland.
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