What's the thinking behind Boris Johnson's crime plan?

Ailbhe Rea, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson's latest plan to reduce crime and whether the proposals will actually have any impact.


Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on why some in Westminster think there'll be a 2023 election


You can send a question for You Ask Us to podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk 


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