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Lib Dem ambulance claims, affordable rent and goat meat

Did 120 people a day in England die last year whilst waiting for an ambulance?

The Liberal Democrats say 120 people a day in England died whilst waiting for an ambulance last year. We investigate whether the claim stands up to scrutiny. Also, Rishi Sunak's pandemic-era scheme Eat Out To Help Out is back in the spotlight. How much did it really contribute to a second wave of infections? We look at a claim that no single woman in England on an average salary can afford to rent a home of her own. And Jonathan Agnew said on Test Match Special that goat is the most eaten meat in the world. Is he right?

Presenter: Tim Harford
Series Producer: Jon Bithrey
Reporters: Jo Casserly, Nathan Gower
Editor: Richard Vadon
Sound Engineer: James Beard
Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown

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28 minutes

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  • Wed 7 Jun 202309:00
  • Fri 9 Jun 202316:30
  • Sun 11 Jun 202320:00

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