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in trafalgar square. i reckon this year s is better. feels a bit sort of plumper around the waist, which seems to be the more classic, conical christmas tree shape. anyway, that s about as much analysis as anyone wants on my christmas tree. the problem is, though, the mayor of london, sadiq khan, his visits are getting earlier every year. so you missed him last week. so, he s not here to hear that praise, which he ll be desperate to hear, no doubt. yeah. anyway, let s see what we ve got in store on this episode of newscast. hello, it s adam in the studio. and it s chris in the studio. and keeping us company this week are ayesha hazarika from times radio and former labour adviser. hello. hello, hello. do you have a christmas tree? i do. is it girthy? it s plump and full of girth! glad to hear. and also here is will waldon, who s former director of communications for borisjohnson. hello again. hello, everyone. hi, adam? and also when boris was mayor of london. so did you ever h
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