Simon Walters and Amanda Platell return! Simon reveals he's been battling coronavirus for a month (while Amanda has battled boredom alone in her flat with her cat and Captain Birdseye). Simon talks to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on why Boris won't use the 'A' word for austerity, and speaks to Labour's Wes Streeting about whether a wealth tax is what's needed to pull Britain back from the financial brink. Plus, we’re treated to Amanda’s rendition of Roy Orbison's Only the Lonely.

<p>Simon Walters and Amanda Platell return! Simon reveals he's been battling coronavirus for a month (while Amanda has battled boredom alone in her flat with her cat and Captain Birdseye). Simon talks to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on why Boris won't use the 'A' word for austerity, and speaks to Labour's Wes Streeting about whether a wealth tax is what's needed to pull Britain back from the financial brink. Plus, we&rsquo;re treated to Amanda&rsquo;s rendition of Roy Orbison's Only the Lonely.</p>

No ifs, no buts, just straight-talking politics every Wednesday with Mail+ Briefings. Join your hosts Simon Walters and Amanda Platell for 30 minutes of unmissable Westminster whispers and with exclusive interviews and invaluable insight into who really runs Britain.

<p>No ifs, no buts, just straight-talking politics every Wednesday with Mail+ Briefings. Join your hosts Simon Walters and Amanda Platell for 30 minutes of unmissable Westminster whispers and with exclusive interviews and invaluable insight into who really runs Britain.</p>

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