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148. France on fire, Thames Water troubles, and NHS privatisation

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July 5, 2023

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148

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Episode 148 · July 5, 2023

148. France on fire, Thames Water troubles, and NHS privatisation

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148. France on fire, Thames Water troubles, and NHS privatisation

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Summary

What's happening in France? How did Thames Water become saddled with debt? Are we on course for inevitable NHS privatisation?

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