Talking politics with Eddie Izzard in Sheffield and Birmingham

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Eddie Izzard is hosting more of his brilliant “Talking Politics” events this week in Birmingham and Sheffield, where he will again be joined by special guests.

Thursday, 28th May: Sheffield University Union, 5pm (doors 4.30). Tickets are £3 from the Union box office.

Friday, 29th May: Birmingham University. To attend, click here.

Watch the video below of Eddie speaking about some of his favourite Labour achievements.

Anand Menon

Professor Anand Menon is director of The UK in a Changing Europe.

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