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| 'Dishonesty' and 'Greed': The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Report | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:12:42 | |
The chair of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has delivered a damning conclusion after years of gathering evidence about the fire at the high-rise block in 2017 which saw 72 people lose their lives. The report concluded the deaths were 'all avoidable', blaming the construction industry, government and others for a litany of failures. We discuss the findings with Bloomberg's Jack Sidders who covers the building industry. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. This episode contains distressing audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Difficult Decisions: The UK's Israel Arms Move Sparks Diplomatic Row | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:11:35 | |
The government has come in for criticism from Israel and the UK's Chief Rabbi, as well as those opposed to Israel's military action in Gaza, after suspending 30 of the UK's 350 arms export licenses to the country. We discuss the implications of the decision with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marc Champion. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Results and Realities: The Future of Higher Education | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:13:53 | |
Today is the day: thousands of students across the UK receive their A-Level results. But as many students celebrate, universities are grappling with mounting financial pressures. We discuss the state of higher education with Edward Peck, Acting Chair of UCAS' Board and Vice-Chancellor at Nottingham Trent University. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Reeves' Economic Vision: Labour Questioned On Spending and Rishi Sunak Pressured Over Rwanda | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:25:57 | |
Today's edition of PMQS saw Rishi Sunak grilled on the progress of the Rwanda deal and criminal prosecutions, we discuss the Prime Minister's performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| "France Isn't Co-Operating On Migrants" (with Henry Smith MP) | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:23:01 | |
Fresh from a meeting with the Home Secretary, Henry Smith, Conservative MP for Crawley, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing the French aren't pulling their weight on the migrant crisis. Plus, Kantar Public CEO Michelle Harrison joins to discuss her latest polling, including growing pro-EU sentiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Can England Get It Right On A Levels? (with Christine Jardine MP) | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:22:32 | |
Ministers are defending a last-minute plan to avoid an English version of Scotland's A level results debacle. Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, tells Bloomberg's Sebastian Salek and Caroline Hepker the government can't do too much to make sure grades don't suffer. Plus, Britain's back in recession. Dan Hanson from Bloomberg Economics explains why the U.K. is suffering more than all major European countries. And political consultant Mike Indian considers whether this might be a turning point for Rishi Sunak's popularity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is No. 10's Schools Plan Flawed? (with Andrew Mitchell MP) | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:22:41 | |
Schools dominate the agenda again today, after a report that the unpublished PHE study the government is using to justify sending children back to the classroom this month also finds that older pupils are as likely to spread the virus as adults. Andrew Mitchell, Conservative MP for Sutton Coldfield and former international development secretary, joins to talk that, plus aid for Lebanon. And the TUC's Jay McKenna tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Sebastian Salek why workers should get paid to quarantine, even if it's after coming back from holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is Opening Schools Safe? (with Graham Stringer MP) | 10 Aug 2020 | 00:22:22 | |
Boris Johnson is doubling down on his commitment to open all English schools in September. Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Broughton, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Caroline Hepker why his party should be more enthusiastic about the proposal. Plus, as a new survey finds one in three British businesses plans to cut staff this quarter, Stephen Phipson of manufacturers' organisation MakeUK explains why ending furlough in October is a mistake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Northern Lockdown Special: My Phone was Red Hot (with Afzal Khan MP) | 07 Aug 2020 | 00:22:56 | |
Coronavirus restrictions in Greater Manchester and other towns were confused by a slow-footed government but the pandemic response has not become politicised says Afzal Khan, Labour MP for Manchester Gorton. In our special on the Northern lockdown, Khan tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker he is in favour of local test-and-trace, despite the government's centralised approach. And what about the economic impact? Northern Powerhouse Director Henri Murison says there is often more understanding of investment needs in the North of England in Asia, than in London. He discusses why Westminster thinking must be turned on its head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Planning Reforms: Local Communities On the Back Foot (with Bob Blackman MP) | 06 Aug 2020 | 00:22:35 | |
Bob Blackman, Conservative MP for Harrow East tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that the government's new planning rules which favour developers, puts local communities on the back foot. And U.K. voters don't get why pubs need to close in order to reopen schools. This and other coronavirus troubles for Boris Johnson's government with James Johnson, founder of JL Partners and former advisor to Prime Minister Theresa May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Virus Threatens Any Final Hour Brexit Deal (with Anand Menon) | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:22:52 | |
We should still expect a last minute Brexit deal in the autumn, but a second coronavirus wave in the U.K. would mean all bets are off says Professor Anand Menon, director of the UK in a Changing Europe. He spoke to Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker amid reports the government is preparing for a no-deal exit from the EU. But first, Plaid Cymru's Delyth Jewell tells us Wales was right to be stricter about the lockdown and now needs to focus on eradicating poverty; not just managing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Last Gasp: Biggest Donor At Odds with Labour (with Rupa Huq MP) | 04 Aug 2020 | 00:23:17 | |
Rupa Huq, Labour MP for Ealing Central & Acton says Len McCluskey, Unite union leader and Labour's biggest individual donor, does not represent the party after criticism of payouts to former party whistleblowers over antisemitism. Huq also speaks to Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker about a second coronavirus wave as scientists warn the reopening of schools could lead to a surge in cases unless the U.K.'s test and tracing system is improved. Plus, taking a fazed approach to reopening it's charity shops, Zoe Abrams, executive director of the British Red Cross discusses the challenges faced by the NGO sector as the organization celebrates it's 150th anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is Quicker Virus Test Just A PR Push? (with Professor Deenan Pillay) | 03 Aug 2020 | 00:22:28 | |
The government buys up a new 90-minute Covid-19 test but Professor of Virology Deenan Pillay from University College London casts doubt on whether the new tests have enough data to show they work. Bloomberg's U.K. Government editor Tim Ross joins Caroline Hepker to discuss on the day the government also want us to eat out to save the hospitality sector. Plus Nina Skero, chief executive of the Centre for Economics and Business Research tells Bloomberg Westminster about the number of businesses that will go under as a result of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Parenting Special: Women Have Gone Backwards Amid Covid | 31 Jul 2020 | 00:22:53 | |
The U.K. Government has reinforced some coronavirus restrictions in parts of northern England. The surprise move comes just a month after the Prime Minister urged businesses to bring workers back to offices. In this special episode we explore the impact of the virus and lockdown on British families. Mumsnet founder and CEO Justine Roberts joins Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker along with Joeli Brearley, founder and CEO of the charity Pregnant Then Screwed and Professor Rainbow Murray of Queen Mary University, to discuss the impact of the pandemic on women and why the Johnson government has failed to make childcare a top priority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Picking A Winner: Rishi Sunak Bets On The Economy | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:26:30 | |
The prestigious Mais economics lecture will be delivered by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves today. We take a trip down memory lane and revisit Rishi Sunak's address with Bloomberg's economics reporter Tom Rees. Meanwhile, Robinhood's new app will give UK traders access to thousands of US listed stocks, the company's president Jordan Sinclair tells us. Plus, the UK government are setting out legislation for an independent football regulator. We take a closer look with Bloomberg's UK political reporter Ellen Milligan and Football agent and former Olympian Sky Andrew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 10 Days Of Solitude (with Mick Whitley MP) | 30 Jul 2020 | 00:23:14 | |
The U.K. government has lengthened the self-isolation period for coronavirus patients to 10 days from seven as authorities seek to prevent a second wave. Mick Whitley, Labour MP for Birkenhead says he supports the government amid this crisis but that lockdown was implemented too late and that travel and quarantine rules have been unclear. He also told Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that he wants the Labour party to work more with business to boost British manufacturing. Plus is the U.K. overly dependent on one country? Onward Director and former advisor to Prime Minister Theresa May, Will Tanner, weighs in on recent tensions between London and Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| U.K. Buys Virus Jab, But Would You Get It? (with Kate Bingham) | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:23:00 | |
The U.K. government have reached an agreement with pharmaceutical firms Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline to supply up to 60 million doses of a potential Covid-19 vaccine. Kate Bingham, chair of UK Vaccine Taskforce, says the deal is good news as part of a patchwork of potential Covid-19 vaccines. But as she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker she can't guarantee Britons will take the jab and won't discuss how much it will cost the government. So who are those vaccine-reluctant types? Bloomberg Opinion's Therese Raphael joins to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| It's Worth Going Bust Beating Anti-Semitism (with Mike Kane MP) | 28 Jul 2020 | 00:22:41 | |
It's crucial to deal with the scourge of anti-semitism in the party says Mike Kane, Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Roger Hearing that if the party is bankrupted by costs from the court case involving former Labour staff over the handling of anti-semitism complaints, so be it - anti-semitism must be rooted out, he says. Kane also discusses the government's handling of the quarantine regulations on British tourists coming back from Spain, saying it has been confusing and with very little coordination. Plus - the huge cost of the lockdown and entry restrictions to Britain's tourist industry. Patricia Yates, director of strategy and communications at VisitBritain says visitors to the U.K. are down by two thirds and a third of those who work in the industry here could lose their jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Follow The Money (with the Electoral Commission) | 27 Jul 2020 | 00:22:55 | |
Is it time to tighten the rules on political donations - get parties to do anti-money laundering-style due-diligence on gifts, and only let companies give cash from their U.K. turnover? Louise Edwards, director of regulation at the Electoral Commission tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Roger Hearing, after the concerns about Russian and Chinese influence on our politics, it could be time to bring these measures in. Bloomberg's senior executive editor, David Merritt joins to discuss if they could happen. Plus Chris Curtis, political research manager at YouGov discusses growing public doubt about easing the lockdown, and the increasing popularity of Chancellor Rishi Sunak among Tory voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Farming Special: Britain's Deadliest Industry? | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:22:53 | |
In this special episode, we look at the issues facing the agricultural sector: Covid-19, a possible no-deal Brexit, and the risk of increased competition from a U.S. trade deal. Beef, dairy and sheep farmer Tom Pemberton tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek how he's preparing for the challenges ahead. But how has agriculture become the most dangerous industry in the U.K. and Ireland? Stephanie Berkeley of the Farm Safety Foundation explains why so many farmers are dying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is It Too Late To Save The Union? (with Anthony Browne MP) | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:22:25 | |
Boris Johnson heads to Scotland for the first time since winning the 2019 election, as polls suggest growing support for independence. But is it too little, too late? Anthony Browne, Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek why there shouldn't be another referendum, even if the SNP wins a majority in next year's Holyrood election. Plus, how easy is it to hack a U.K. election? Darren Hughes, chief executive of the Electoral Reform Society, explains why it's not just the voting method we should be worried about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How Do You Spot A Spy? (with Drew Hendry MP) | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:23:08 | |
The government is planning tougher spy laws after the Russia report accused authorities of complacency. SNP MP Drew Hendry tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing why the U.K. needs to be more diplomatic with China and the findings that Moscow tried to meddle in the Scottish referendum shouldn't hold back another independence vote. Plus, Bloomberg Opinion's Therese Raphael on the damage the report has done to No. 10, and Claire Walker, co-executive director at the British Chambers of Commerce considers whether the furlough scheme has failed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Russia IS Meddling in U.K. Votes (with Christine Jardine MP) | 21 Jul 2020 | 00:22:40 | |
The long-awaited Russia report confirms Moscow did try to influence British politics. Strategic counsel for Cicero/AMO and former advisor to Theresa May, Joey Jones, gives his snap reaction. Plus, as U.S. Secretary of State and arch-China hawk Mike Pompeo lands in London, Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing Britain needs to be tougher on Beijing. But what would Xi Jinping make of that? Andreas Fulda from Nottingham University's Asia Research Institute explains why retaliation isn't necessarily China's best option. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| U.K. Won't Go Bust Without China (with Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP) | 20 Jul 2020 | 00:23:07 | |
The U.K. is planning to halt its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, escalating tensions with Beijing. Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek Britain should go further, and consider sanctioning China for human-rights abuses. And, Boris Johnson has suggested moving MPs to York while Parliament is refurbished. Will it happen, and how bad a state is the building really in? Alexandra Meakin, research associate at Sheffield University says a Notre Dame-like fire is a real possibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Local Government Special: New Powers Need New Money | 17 Jul 2020 | 00:22:25 | |
In this special episode, as Boris Johnson gives new powers to councils to control the pandemic, we ask: how ready are they to take on the challenge? Two councillors from Camden in North London, former Liberal Democrat MEP Luisa Porritt and the leader of the Conservatives, Oliver Cooper, tell us the new powers will only work if there is the money available to use them. Plus Marianne Overton, Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association says some local authorities have already come close to bankruptcy dealing with the virus crisis . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A Miserable Business: Economic Woes Pile Pressure On The PM | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:26:42 | |
The UK Misery Index - based on Bloomberg analysis of unemployment and inflation data is nearing 1997 Conservative election wipe-out levels, we dig into the latest figures with Bloomberg's Irina Anghel. Local councils are also feeling the pinch and delays to levelling up funding haven't helped according to former Liverpool City Mayor Joanne Anderson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A Very British Coup (with Mike Wood MP) | 16 Jul 2020 | 00:22:55 | |
In a stunning turn of events, the government has failed to get Chris Grayling elected as chair of the all-important Intelligence and Security Committee. Mike Wood, Conservative MP for Dudley South, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing that Julian Lewis should be allowed to stay in the role, but the Tories were right to expel him from the party. Plus, No 10 is sitting on another report, this one into bullying allegations against Priti Patel. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael joins to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Government Too Focused on Economy, Not Health? (w Jeffrey Donaldson MP) | 15 Jul 2020 | 00:21:31 | |
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirms the government won't be recommending wearing a face covering in offices, after England made wearing them in shops compulsory. But it's not currently the case in Northern Ireland. Jeffrey Donaldson, DUP MP for Lagan Valley and the party's Westminster leader, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek why the divergence is justified. Plus, a majority of Brits fear a second virus wave, so how comfortable are people with the speed that lockdown is lifting? Dr Michelle Harrison, global CEO of Kantar's public division, shares the firm's latest public opinion poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A U.K. China Bust Up? (with Steve McCabe MP) | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:22:59 | |
Britain is set to remove Huawei technology from the country's 5G network. Steve McCabe, Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek he's flummoxed by the plans. He argues that if it's down to national security concerns, how could the government then at the same time approve building a nuclear plant? Plus, former Labour adviser Tom Hamilton joins for a look at Keir Starmer's first 100 days as party leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| "Expect More Countries to Leave The EU" (with Daniel Kawczynski MP) | 13 Jul 2020 | 00:22:50 | |
The Brexit momentum is building. The U.K. government has announced a £700 million investment in border infrastructure, alongside a public information campaign, and more information about it's new immigration policy. Daniel Kawczynski, Conservative MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing why he thinks Britain won't be the only country to leave the EU in our lifetimes. Plus, should Britain dump Huawei? Kerry Brown, professor of Chinese studies at King's College London, joins to talk about the delicate relationship ahead of a critical National Security Council meeting on the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Leicester Special: How Did It Get So Bad? | 10 Jul 2020 | 00:23:19 | |
In this special episode, we focus on the local lockdown in Leicester. Andrew Bridgen, Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing many young people and multi-generational families were flouncing the rules the first time. And Salma Ravat of Leicester homeless charity One Roof explains why fewer people on the streets have died of Covid-19 than you might expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Levelling Down Britain's Economy? (with Andrew Griffith MP) | 09 Jul 2020 | 00:22:59 | |
Rishi Sunak spends the day promoting his spending announcement, after unveiling a £30 billion package to support Britain through the next stage of the pandemic. Andrew Griffith, Conservative MP for Arundel and South Down, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing why Labour is wrong to call it a"one-size-fits-all" approach. But does the plan risk leaving behind parts of the country still feeling the effects of the last recession? Kathryn Petre, chief economist for the Social Market Foundation, joins to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Can Sunak Turn Britain Around? (with Jamie Stone MP) | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:23:18 | |
Rishi Sunak unveils his latest spending package to support the economy through its deepest slump in centuries. Jamie Stone, Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing the chancellor has done some good things, but shares his doubts. Plus, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael explains how the government can navigate the difficult next stage when pandemic support is wound down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Has Sunak Had His First Slip-Up? (with Liam Byrne MP) | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:23:04 | |
Another day, another pledge. The government is launching a £3 billion strategy to cut carbon emissions. It'll be formally announced in the chancellor's "summer economic update". Liam Byrne, Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and former chief secretary to the Treasury, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek what we need to hear from Rishi Sunak to find out if he's all talk or not. But has the chancellor already slipped up? Bloomberg's Brexit editor Edward Evans and UK economy reporter Lucy Meakin join to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is Arts Bailout Too Late For Some? (with Stephen Crabbe MP) | 06 Jul 2020 | 00:23:09 | |
The government is plowing £1.6 billion into the cultural sector. But John Langford, chief operating officer of O2 Arena owner AEG UK, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing there's very little big venues can do with social distancing in place. But first, Stephen Crabb, Conservative MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire, joins to talk about what else the government has up its sleeve in terms of emergency funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Arts Special: Is The Sector Weeks From Oblivion? | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:22:34 | |
In this special episode, we focus on a sector that's been among the worst hit by the pandemic: the arts. Giles Watling, Conservative MP for Clacton and a former actor, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek Britain's cultural institutions are weeks from oblivion, but spells how out the government can save them. Plus, Stuart Murphy, CEO of the English National Opera, explains how the company is adapting to survive in difficult times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Not a May Day: Sunak Dispels Election Speculation, But Challenges Remain | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:26:15 | |
Rishi Sunak has ruled out a general election to coincide with local and mayoral votes on May 2nd, but what does his decision mean for Tory party strategy? We get the details from Bloomberg's UK government editor Stuart Biggs and analysis from Hanover communications guru Gavin Megaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Booze Before Books? (with Harriett Baldwin MP) | 02 Jul 2020 | 00:22:37 | |
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson lays out his plans for getting children back into the classroom. But with pubs and restaurants opening on Saturday, could a fresh surge of cases get in the way? Harriett Baldwin, Conservative MP for West Worcestershire, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek the British people should be trusted not to take advantage of their newfound freedoms. Plus, is the UK becoming more open minded? Ben Page from Ipsos MORI joins to discuss how social attitudes have changed over the last few decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Are More Localised Lockdowns Imminent? (with Tommy Sheppard MP) | 01 Jul 2020 | 00:23:15 | |
As virus cases flare up in pockets across the country, Tommy Sheppard, SNP MP for Edinburgh East, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing why Saturday isn't the time for England's pubs to be reopening. Plus, has the government got its mojo back? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael joins to discuss whether Boris Johnson's speech landed a punch, and what to expect from Rishi Sunak's statement next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Did Johnson's 'New Deal' Hit The Mark? | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:22:43 | |
Boris Johnson has promised a “Rooseveltian” approach to lifting the economy as he set out his vision for rebuilding Britain in a major speech in the West Midlands. But Joey Jones, strategic counsel at Cicero AMO and former spokesperson for Theresa May, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing the prime minister's optimism is undermined by a surge of virus cases in Leicester. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| England's First Localised Lockdown? (with Fleur Anderson MP) | 29 Jun 2020 | 00:22:02 | |
The mayor of Leicester has said pubs and restaurants in the city may stay closed for two more weeks due to a surge in coronavirus cases. Fleur Anderson, Labour MP for Putney, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek that England's reopening should continue, but cautiously. Plus, with big spending the flavour of the day for Boris Johnson, can he keep his party onside? Will Jennings, politics professor at the University of Southampton, joins to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Sunak Exclusive: Britain's Next PM? | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:22:07 | |
In this special episode, we bring you Bloomberg's exclusive interview with Chancellor Rishi Sunak at a critical juncture for Britain's handling of pandemic's economic fallout. Plus, what will his strategy look like, and does he have a future in Number 10? Iain Anderson, executive chairman of Cicero/AMO and Suren Thiru, chief economist at the British Chambers of Commerce, join Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is Johnson's Next Big Resignation Imminent? (with Alexander Stafford MP) | 25 Jun 2020 | 00:22:31 | |
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick is under growing pressure to resign amid claims he tried to save a Tory donor millions of pounds in taxes. Alexander Stafford, Conservative MP for Rother Valley, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek he's standing by him. Plus, the government publishes its plans to make it easier for pubs and restaurants to serve customers outside. But with virus cases rising in hotspots around the world, are people keen to eat out again? Joe Twyman, director of Deltapoll, joins to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Will Johnson's Lockdown Gamble Pay Off? (with Wera Hobhouse MP) | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:22:57 | |
Boris Johnson has launched the biggest gamble of his premiership, announcing a dramatic lifting of England's lockdown in July. Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing it's not the right way forward, and explains why she dropped out her party's leadership race. Plus, our UK political reporter Robert Hutton joins from Parliament to lay out why the prime minister is so keen to get people back to work before the summer holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How Many Restaurants Will Close For Good? (with Simon Hoare MP) | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:23:03 | |
Cinemas, museums and galleries are set to reopen in England from 4 July. But Simon Hoare, Conservative MP for North Dorset, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek the government isn't encouraging people to flock to them. Plus, how bright is the future for restaurants and bars? Jonathan Downey, owner of Soho bar and Milk and Honey and a string of London street food markets, joins to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Eating Out Back On The Menu? (with Apsana Begum MP) | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:22:35 | |
Boris Johnson meets senior ministers to discuss relaxing social distancing rules in England. Apsana Begum, Labour MP for Poplar and Limehouse, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing how she wants the government to address the disproportionate number of Covid-19 deaths among BAME people. Plus, Professor Karol Sikora, former director of the WHO Cancer Programme, outlines the scale of the impact the lockdown has had on cancer treatments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| LGBT Special: Being Out When You're Locked In | 19 Jun 2020 | 00:22:36 | |
In this LGBT special we look at rights in Britain, following reports that the government is planning to scrap plans to allow trans people to self identify. Dominic Arnall, CEO of LGBT+ young charity Just Like Us, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek he's cautiously optimistic that the government will ban conversion therapy. Plus, we speak to two seasoned LGBT campaigners about what has been achieved, and what's yet to be done. Peter Tatchell, director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, and Robert Hayward, former Conservative MP and a previous board member of Stonewall, join. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Reckoning with Racism: Westminster Struggles To Respond | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:26:02 | |
Diane Abbott says race "is at the heart of the debate in British politics", after she was the target of racist remarks reportedly made by a top Tory donor. Our political editor Kitty Donaldson reports on how the controversy is putting further pressure on Rishi Sunak's leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| "We Are Starting to Win This Battle" (with Dr Mathew Sewell) | 18 Jun 2020 | 00:22:45 | |
Mathew Sewell, spinal surgeon at the Royal London Hospital and faculty of recruitment, education and training at the Nightingale Hospital in London, shares his experiences of working on the front line. But first, Bim Afolami, Conservative MP for Hitchin and Harpenden, has called on the chancellor to create a £15-billion Recovery Fund to help small- and medium-sized businesses, which can one day be floated on the London Stock Exchange. He explains to Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing how capitalism can help get the economy back on track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is Britain Turning on Boris Johnson? (with Colum Eastwood MP) | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:22:12 | |
Is the public getting fed up with the government they elected just six months ago? Michelle Harrison, global CEO of Kantar's public division, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing why Boris Johnson is suffering in the polls. But first, Colum Eastwood, leader of the SDLP and MP for Foyle, joins to talk about the dual impact of coronavirus and Brexit on Northern Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||