# Have Politicians Left Britain Broke and Defenceless? | Kate McCann

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Podcast: [The Insurgency with Steve Baker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-insurgency-with-steve-baker-7492429)
Published: 2026-05-11T14:00:00+00:00
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Sponsored by Glint - buy, save and spend real physical gold with a Glint Mastercard®. Visit glintpay.com to find out more.Steve Baker sits down with Times Radio’s Kate McCann to ask whether politicians have left Britain broke and defenceless. The discussion ranges from Trump, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz to age‑related spending, the triple lock and why no one in Westminster wants to tell voters the truth.📰 Exclusive post-show: voices.fightingforafreefuture.com🛒 Merch: shop.fightingforafreefuture.com📧 Advertise or partner: liam@stevebaker.info

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