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Radio 5 Live,03 Nov 2026,5 mins

Is the Commonwealth worth it?

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The Commonwealth includes 56 countries and 2.7 billion people. Is it an imperial throwback -- or does it support British soft power around the world? Nicky Campbell asks 5 Live listeners: "Is the Commonwealth worth it?'

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