The Tories suffered a “hammering” in the local elections this week, losing more than 1,000 councillors and 49 councils. Sky News analysis also suggested Labour would become the largest party in Westminster in a general election – but short of an overall majority.

And Saturday’s coronation has prompted questions over the police response to the anti-monarchy protests, following dozens of arrests.

On the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast, hear Sophy’s interviews with shadow health secretary Wes Streeting, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper.

Joining Sophy on the podcast this week for analysis and discussion: Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates and James Heale, The Spectator’s political correspondent.

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