<p>The Matts unpick the events of the past week and are intrigued by the internal Labour Party politics that created a sense of chaos around the UK’s response to the war. They are also staggered - and not a little bit ashamed - of the UK’s humiliating lack of preparedness for events that were wholly foreseeable. Has this all just confirmed what many suspected - that these isles are wholly ill-equipped to defend themselves? And what role will China play as what was billed as a four- or five-day conflict now looks to be a much longer-term affair? Lots of moving parts this week - the dynamic is as fascinating as it is terrifying.</p><br><p>Produced by Matt Withers</p><br><p><strong>OFFER:</strong>&nbsp;Get&nbsp;<em>The New World</em>&nbsp;for just £1 for the first month. Head to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>