Why do politicians push culture wars? And should landlord MPs vote on renting laws?

The New Statesman Podcast

It's listener questions time!

Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe answer a listener who asks why senior politicians flock to address culture wars issues "which are frankly below their station", and another who wants to know if MPs who are also landlords should recuse themselves from voting on laws affecting renters.

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