From Conservative scandals, arrests in Scotland, smoking bans and welfare speeches, it has been a packed week in politics. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell return after recess to discuss it all. Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement following rearrest in Operation Branchform probe – Daily Record Tory MP Mark Menzies suspended over alleged misuse of campaign funds – BBC News William Wragg resigns Tory whip after divulging MPs’ phone numbers – The Guardian Britain just agreed the world’s toughest smoking ban. Conservatives hate it. – Politico Why do Lib Dems want to crack down on smoking but legalise cannabis? – Spectator Prime Minister’s speech on welfare: 19 April 2024 Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter - The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left Emma Burnell's Album on Spotify House of Comments on Twitter