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| Is the welfare state about to expand? | 27 May 2025 | 00:17:24 | |
James Heale and Michael Simmons join Patrick Gibbons to discuss the speculation that Labour could scrap the two-child benefit cap. Is this just red meat for the left of the party or is it a sign that public opinion around welfare has shifted? And, with mixed messages on the economy, can the country afford to scrap it? This comes just a week after Labour’s partial U-turn over the winter fuel allowance so, with pressure also increasing from Reform, is the welfare state about to expand? Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why is antisemitism so pervasive? Irving v Lipstadt 25 years on | 26 May 2025 | 00:30:28 | |
This spring marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark judgment in the infamous Irving v Lipstadt Holocaust denial case. David Irving sued American academic Deborah Lipstadt after she had described him as a Holocaust denier in her 1994 book, for his claims that Jews had not been systematically exterminated by the Nazis. Given the burden of proof in English libel law being on the defence, it was up to Lipstadt and her publisher Penguin to prove her claims were true that Irving had deliberately misrepresented evidence. In 2000, the Judge found in her favour. Deborah Lipstadt and the lawyers that represented her, Anthony Julius and James Libson, join Michael Gove for this special edition of Coffee House Shots to provide their reflections: on the trial, on what it’s like to go to court over something that’s widely accepted as settled historical truth, and to discuss why they think antisemitism flourishes in so many forms. They also talk about why the principles of the case are ever more important today as they were 25 years ago. Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Debate: should Kemi Badenoch go? | 17 May 2025 | 00:30:36 | |
Kemi Badenoch has come in for criticism since becoming leader of the opposition – for her energy, her performances at PMQs and her inability to galvanise her shadow cabinet. On this podcast, James Heale hosts the trial of Kemi Badenoch and asks whether someone else might be better placed to take the Tories into the next election and – more importantly – who that prince (or princess) across the water could be. The Spectator’s assistant content editor William Atkinson makes the case for the prosecution, while Michael Gove sets out why the Tories should stick with Kemi. Lara Brown, our new commissioning editor, acts as the jury. ‘If your house is on fire you don’t wait a year to call the fire brigade,’ says William. But Michael argues that political leaders – much like football managers – should be given time and patience in order to implement their direction, philosophy and, ultimately, to become successful. So should she stay or should she go? ... Or should the Tories give it to ‘Big Sam’ until the end of the season? Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Have your say, by emailing us at: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kemi vs Nigel: who would Thatcher have backed? | 15 Feb 2025 | 00:14:24 | |
It is 50 years since Margaret Thatcher was elected Conservative leader, and at this week’s shadow cabinet meeting, Lord Forsyth was invited as a guest speaker to mark the occasion. He noted the similarities between 1975 and 2025. Back then, the party was broke, reeling from defeat and facing the fallout from a reorganisation of local government. But, despite threadbare resources, Thatcher managed to rebuild to win power four years later. ‘You have the potential to do the same,’ Forsyth told Kemi Badenoch. However, when asked if a young Thatcher would have been drawn to the right’s insurgent Reform Party, Nigel Farage replied, ‘I don’t think there’s any doubt about it.’ He even claimed that Thatcher had voted UKIP in 1999. ‘She believed in meritocracy, she put Jewish people in her cabinet, working-class people like Norman Tebbit. She would have hated wokery and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI),’ said Farage. What would Mrs Thatcher have thought of the current state of the Conservative Party? Might Reform have appealed to her? James Heale speaks to Lord Forsyth. Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Liz Truss vs Rishi Sunak: will the next phase be less rancorous? | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:10:52 | |
Conservative MPs have chosen the final two candidates to be presented to the Tory membership in the final round of this leadership contest. Over the rest of the summer, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will be travelling around the country to attend dozens of hustings with Tory members. Will this phase be less rancorous? Or will the divides between the two candidates only become more apparent? Isabel Hardman talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Produced by Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Spectator Hustings: Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss | 19 Jul 2022 | 01:02:51 | |
One of Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will be Britain's next prime minister. What are the contenders' answers to the big questions facing Britain? Isabel Hardman spoke to Mordaunt (00:36), Sunak (21:17) and Truss (42:15). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kemi out – are Tory MPs lending votes? | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:12:53 | |
There has been another elimination in the Tory leadership race. Break-out star Kemi Badenoch is out, with three remaining candidates left until tomorrow’s vote. Who will be the final two in the race? And are there signs of Tory MPs lending votes to manipulate the results? James Forsyth is joined by Katy Balls and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Cindy Yu and Natasha Feroze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can Truss catch up with Mordaunt? | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:10:54 | |
Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. With Rishi Sunak leading the pack, and Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt and Kemi Badenoch in a cluster behind, who will come out on top? Max Jeffery speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What's behind the leadership debate boycott? | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:15:17 | |
This morning, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pulled out of the Sky News leadership debate, scheduled for tomorrow evening. What does this say for public scrutiny in Britain? 'I’m afraid to say if you want to be Prime Minister you need to be able to fight anywhere, any place, anytime' - Fraser Nelson. This evening, candidates will be whittled down to four remaining prospective leaders. Who do we expect to be knocked out and where will their votes go? Tune in again tonight for a second Coffee House Shots after the results. Katy Balls is joined by Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Produced by Natasha Feroze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who won the second leadership debate? | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:12:33 | |
Isabel Hardman, James Forsyth and Katy Balls pick through tonight’s ITV debate with the five candidates for Prime Minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 17/07/22 | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:11:13 | |
Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights from Sunday's political shows. Featured today are Penny Mordaunt, Suella Braverman, Iain Duncan Smith, Dominic Raab and Bridget Phillipson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tory leadership debate – who won? | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:15:53 | |
In the first televised Tory leadership debate, the five remaining candidates set out their stalls on trust in politics, tax cuts and the NHS ahead of the next round of voting on Monday. How did each candidate fare tonight? Katy Balls speaks to Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How many MPs can Truss take from Braverman? | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:10:09 | |
The ERG's favoured candidate, Suella Braverman, dropped out of the Tory leadership race last night. This morning, ERG chair Mark Francois said that he wanted the 60-strong group to now back Liz Truss. Will they? And looking ahead to tonight's Channel 4 debate, why does the format most benefit Kemi Badenoch? Cindy Yu speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Produced by Max Jeffery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can Penny Mordaunt hack the top job? | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:11:49 | |
The Tory briefing war continues to get underway, with David Frost launching a vicious broadside at Penny Mordaunt on talkRadio this morning. 'She wasn't fully accountable or visible. Sometimes I didn't even know where she was', Lord Frost said. On the episode, Cindy Yu talks to Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth about the latest round of the leadership ballot, where Suella Braverman has been culled, and look ahead to the weekend consisting of two TV debates, which present a make-or-break opportunity for relatively unknown candidates like Penny Mordaunt and Tom Tugendhat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The UK's balancing act over Trump's 'Ukraine peace plan' | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:13:00 | |
Leaders from around the world are gathering at the Munich Security Conference, with the UK represented by Foreign Secretary David Lammy. All attention has turned to Ukraine, given statements this week by President Trump that he had spoken to Putin (and later Zelensky) about ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump's statements, for example that NATO membership should be off the table, put him at odds with European allies. The UK signed a joint statement with leaders from France, Germany and others, that Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity are unconditional. Is the UK walking a tight-rope between the US and Europe? Where does this leave the NATO alliance? And, with a strategic defence review underway, what should the UK's approach to defence spending be? Patrick Gibbons speaks to James Heale and The Spectator's Russia correspondent Owen Matthews. Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hunt and Zahawi out: who will mop up their supporters? | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:11:07 | |
The first ballot of the Tory leadership contest is now over, with Jeremy Hunt and Nadhim Zahawi knocked out as they weren't able to meet the 30 votes required in this round (on 18 votes, Hunt actually lost two supporters from yesterday's nomination round). The question of who their supporters fold in behind next is the biggest for the next 24 hours. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about the big night ahead for the remaining six leadership contenders, as well as the battle for the right of the party between Liz Truss, Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can Penny Mordaunt win it? | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:11:35 | |
Today all candidates need 30 nominations to make it through to the next round. One dark horse in the race is Penny Mordaunt who is seen as Labour's greatest threat. This morning she held her official campaign launch in at Westminster's Cinnamon Club - promising to 'fix a broken Whitehall'. But will she be able to see off her rivals in the Tory leadership race? Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can the leadership candidates take the heat? | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:11:16 | |
Appropriately matched to the summer heatwave, the Tory leadership contest is hotting up. Whilst Grant Shapps has just pulled out and decided to back Rishi Sunak, candidates must secure nominations from at least 20 MPs by this evening to enter the contest. Who will go through to the next round? And are they ready to be Prime Minister? James Forsyth speaks to Katy Balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who will win over the Tory right? | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:16:05 | |
Liz Truss has today announced her candidacy for the Tory leadership. With Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman already looking to win votes from MPs on the right of the Conservative party, and with Jacob Rees-Mogg and Priti Patel also considering a run for the top job, who will become the candidate of the Tory right? Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Produced by Max Jeffery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 10/07/22 | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:09:03 | |
Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights from Sunday morning's political shows as the Conservative leadership race kicks off, featuring interviews with Sajid Javid, Jeremy Hunt, Grant Shapps, Yvette Cooper, David Davis and Tom Tugendhat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What is Boris Johnson's legacy? | 09 Jul 2022 | 00:17:13 | |
James Forsyth speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls about what Boris Johnson has achieved and if he will leave a significant imprint as a result of his time in office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who wants to replace Boris? | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:11:06 | |
The Tory leadership race has begun. Some candidates, like Steve Baker and Suella Braverman, have already declared that they will be running. Others, like Nadhim Zahawi, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, are expected to announce their candidacy in the coming days. What are their platforms? How many MPs will hopefuls need to have supporting them to make it onto the ballot? What should the party look for in a new leader? Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Produced by Max Jeffery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Boris resigns. What next? | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:15:04 | |
After fighting words briefed out to the papers overnight, this morning, the Prime Minister has finally decided to resign. A statement is expected today. On the episode, Katy Balls discusses with Isabel Hardman and Fraser Nelson whether he should have gone sooner (and the implications for the post-politics speaking circuit) and the leadership race that is about to start. Produced by Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Boris refuses to resign – what next? | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:10:39 | |
Despite mass resignations and calls from newly appointed ministers to resign, Boris has dug his heels in and refused to leave. What will be his next moves? And are the rumours of a snap general election really on the cards? Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is the end nigh for Boris? | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:14:15 | |
As several cabinet ministers have resigned, is it hours, days, weeks or months before Boris Johnson is kicked out? James Forsyth joins Katy Balls from the roof of Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can we trust the Tories on immigration? An interview with Chris Philp, shadow home secretary | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:38:32 | |
On this special episode of Coffee House Shots, economics editor Kate Andrews is joined by shadow home secretary Chris Philp to discuss the Tories’ newly announced plan to tackle immigration. On legal migration, their proposal includes plans to end worklessness in order to stop the reliance on low-paid migrant workers. And on illegal migration, the line is ‘zero tolerance’ on small boats, including a removals deterrent much like the Rwanda plan, as well as other changes to the legal framework. One of the more controversial elements of their strategy is on citizenship. The Tories want to increase the period before migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five to ten years, and after that, it will take a further five years – rather than 12 months – to achieve British citizenship. Which safe and legal pathways would people be able to use? How would the Conservatives ensure that the ‘best and the brightest’ are allowed in? Produced by Natasha Feroze and Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sunak and Javid resign. Now what? | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:11:03 | |
Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid have resigned from government. In letters to the Prime Minister this evening, Sunak said the government 'cannot continue like this', while Javid told the PM that 'the situation will not change under your leadership.' Will more ministers now resign? And is this the end of Boris Johnson's premiership? Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Have Tory MPs reached breaking point? | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:09:36 | |
Boris Johnson was briefed 'in person' on a formal Whitehall complaint into Chris Pincher, a former Foreign Office official said today, despite No. 10 saying yesterday that the Prime Minister was unaware of specific allegations against the MP. With the government having to explain itself once again, how much more will Tory MPs take? Max Jeffery speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Subscribe to Isabel Hardman's Evening Blend newsletter at www.spectator.co.uk/evening-blend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What did Boris know about Chris Pincher? | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:11:54 | |
Boris Johnson knew of media reports about Chris Pincher's conduct when he invited him to join the government, it emerged today. How serious a crisis is this for the government? And as the Prime Minister today returned from three international summits, was he able to put his domestic problems behind him in the Commons? Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 03/07/22 | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:11:40 | |
Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Today's podcast features Thérèse Coffey, Jonathan Reynolds, Andy Burnham, Dr Jenny Harries and Lord Richard Dannatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will Nicola Sturgeon get her way? | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:10:46 | |
Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson about Nicola Sturgeon’s latest plans to hold a referendum on Scottish independence on 19th October 2023, and whether they will even get off the ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Has Tory sleaze hit a new low? | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:15:18 | |
Last night Chris Pincher resigned from his role in the government - after 'drinking far too much' and 'embarrassing himself'. Witnesses reportedly saw the deputy chief whip 'groping' men at the Carlton Club in London. Also on the podcast, today is the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China. Can the government keep its promise to protect Hong Kong? Cindy Yu is joined by Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is the privileges committee a kangaroo court? | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:10:43 | |
After an eight-day world tour, Boris Johnson is back on British soil to come face-to-face with Tory MPs for the first time since the hammering by-election defeat. Meanwhile, the privileges committee begins with Harriet Harman as its chair. Critics have suggested this inquiry into whether The Prime Minister misled parliament over partygate risks becoming a 'kangaroo court'. Will this give Downing Street the chance to disregard the outcome of the inquiry? Also on the podcast, food tariffs might be cut in order to curb the cost of living crisis. But difference will this make? 'You'll have to eat an awful lot of olives for this to make a difference' - James Forsyth. Cindy Yu is joined by James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Produced by Natasha Feroze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Does Nicola Sturgeon really want an independence referendum? | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:13:47 | |
The campaign for a second independence referendum is well and truly on, as Nicola Sturgeon tours the airwaves this week. But can the SNP will Indyref2 into existence, given Boris Johnson is very unlikely to allow it? Natasha Feroze speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth on the podcast, in which James suggests that, perhaps, Sturgeon doesn't even want an independence referendum right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why did Tory rebels abstain from the NI Protocol Bill? | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:09:59 | |
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passed its second reading last night with a majority of 74 votes. A number of Tory rebels voiced their opposition to the bill including former Prime Minister, Theresa May, Simon Hoare and Andrew Mitchell. However, despite vocal opposition, not one Tory MP voted against the bill – opting to abstain instead. Did the Whips office play a part in this? Also on the podcast, Nicola Sturgeon unveils her plans to have a second independence referendum, with or without Boris Johnson’s consent. What chance has she got? Katy Balls is joined by Isabel Hardman and James Forysth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Boris being too bullish? | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:11:44 | |
After a bruising few days, Boris Johnson remains bullish suggesting his intentions to stay in Downing Street for a third term. Is this rattling Tory MPs? Also on the podcast, a Cabinet reshuffle may be approaching. Who is under threat and why? Isabel Hardman is joined by Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Produced by Natasha Feroze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Spectator’s war on government waste | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:11:10 | |
It’s a double celebration for Rachel Reeves today. Not only is it her birthday, but the UK economy grew by 0.1 per cent in the last three months of 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics’ latest report. December, when the economy expanded by 0.4 per cent (the market consensus had been 0.1 per cent), was the saving grace. This helped tip the final quarter of 2024 onto the right side of positive growth. But it’s not all rosy for the Chancellor. This morning’s update won’t take anyone in the Treasury off high alert, and there has been a development in the story about her CV. The BBC has been looking into her expenses during her time at Halifax bank. The Chancellor’s response is that she had no knowledge that there was an investigation into wrongdoing. Will it be a happy birthday after all? Elsewhere, it’s a big day at The Spectator. In this week’s issue, we have launched The Spectator Project Against Frivolous Funding (SPAFF). This online tool lets readers explore the wastelands of government procurement contracts, reckless credit card splurges and absurd research grants. Spoiler alert: there’s no shortage of material. Can you find more wasteful funding? Go to: spectator.co.uk/spaff Oscar Edmondson speaks to Kate Andrews and Michael Simmons. Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 26/06/22 | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:11:33 | |
Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows, with Brandon Lewis, David Lammy, João Vale de Almeida and Sir Ed Davey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will 2024 see an avalanche of tactical voting? | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:13:16 | |
Isabel Hardman talks to James Forsyth and James Johnson of the J.L. Partners polling company, about how much the Conservative party has to fear from tactical votes at the next election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Boris Johnson heading for a 1997 moment? | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:10:24 | |
In a major blow, the Conservatives have lost two seats in the Tiverton and Wakefield by-elections. Immediately after, the Conservative party chairman, Oliver Dowden resigned citing 'a deeply personal decision' following a 'run of very poor results for our party'. The Lib Dems overturned a huge Tory majority in Tiverton and Honiton, Devon, their third by-election victory over Boris Johnson's party in a year. What does this suggest about the public mood towards their current government? ‘At the moment, Boris Johnson motivates the anti-Tory vote more than the Tory vote’ - James Forsyth Isabel Hardman is joined by Katy Balls and James Forsyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can the government prevent a 'bummer summer'? | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:10:12 | |
Today, British Airways staff have voted have a strike of their own, adding to the government's woes as rail workers continue to strike throughout this week. On the podcast, James Forsyth adopts a term from the Americans and asks: can the government prevent a 'bummer summer', where nothing quite works? Cindy Yu also talks to Katy Balls, who gives the low down on the risks the Prime Minister is taking on with his eight days foreign trip at a time of two by-elections back home. Produced by Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Are the latest inflation figures worrying for the government? | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:09:26 | |
The inflation figures released today suggest that inflation has risen at the highest rate in 40 years. Now at 9.1 per cent, some may say this is good news because the rate at which inflation is increasing has in fact slowed down. However, on the podcast, our economics editor, Kate Andrews suggests we are nowhere near the peak yet. How worried should the government be over these figures? Also on the podcast, the strikes took centre stage at PMQs today, how much trouble is Keir Starmer in with Labour over the party line on strikes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Labour in trouble over the rail strikes? | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:10:46 | |
The first day of strike action has begun with large parts of the country's railways, as well as London's underground lines, shut down. But where workers are trying to put pressure on the government and Network Rail over higher pay, it seems like the Labour party is in more trouble. Disagreement over the party's position on strike action (after all, it was set up to represent the unions in parliament) are playing out publicly, even on the front bench. Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will the government hold their line on strike action? | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:11:23 | |
Today begins a chaotic week for commuters who face major travel disruptions as rail staff stage the biggest walkout in 30 years. Union leaders have accused the government of 'inflaming tensions', as Grant Shapps has refused to negotiate with the unions over pay, conditions, job cuts and safety. Also on the podcast, what could be the outcome of Thursday's two by-elections? Isabel Hardman is joined by Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 19/06/22 | 19 Jun 2022 | 00:11:05 | |
Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday morning's political shows, today featuring clips from Grant Shapps, Mick Lynch, Micheál Martin and Lisa Nandy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who will be the PM's next ethical compass? | 18 Jun 2022 | 00:12:06 | |
Katy Balls discusses the vacant role of ethics adviser with James Forsyth and prime ministerial biographer Lord Anthony Seldon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is it time to call Sturgeon's Bluff? | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:08:25 | |
The calls for Indyref2 are coming thick and fast from the SNP leader this week with a plan for a monthly speech to express the benefits of Scotland leaving the UK. But would allowing a referendum now be better than resisting one? Newer generations of Scots tend to be more nationalist than their elders. Should unionists push for Indyref2 now before more young people reach voting age? Katy Balls talks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Was that Kemi Badenoch's worst PMQs? | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:14:07 | |
Today was the final PMQs before recess, and Kemi Badenoch had been hoping to leave on a high before the break. She started promisingly, opening with the case of a family from Gaza being granted asylum in the UK under the scheme designed for Ukrainians. Starmer replied to say he disagreed with the decision of the courts and that the Home Secretary was already looking at how to close the ‘legal loophole’ enabling that decision. But Badenoch seemingly hadn't prepared for his rebuttal, exposing once again the weakness of her own technique. Does she risk being outshone by her own backbenchers? Also on the podcast, Kim Leadbeater is having to duck suggestions that she has watered down the safeguards in the Assisted Dying Bill by removing the need for a High Court judge. Can the Bill survive? Oscar Edmondson speaks to Isabel Hardman and James Heale. Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What caused Geidt's flight? | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:09:37 | |
Lord Geidt became the second ethics advisor to leave Boris Johnson's government last night. It seems like Chinese steel tariffs was the straw that broke the camel's back, but it is clear that he hasn't been happy in the position for sometime. Will the Prime Minister be able to find anyone to pick up this poisoned chalice? Max Jeffery speaks with James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is the Rwanda flight block a problem for No.10? | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:11:10 | |
the first flight taking asylum seekers to Rwanda was stalled just before takeoff after a late intervention from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). As Priti Patel returned to the Commons to defend the policy, many Tory MPs are furious at the prospect of the courts taking precedent over government legislation. Could this lead to the UK leaving the ECtHR? Also on the podcast, is Keir Starmer too boring? After growing accusations, the Labour leader has urged his shadow cabinet to stop calling him boring and focus on returning to government. Cindy Yu is joined by Katy Balls and James Forsyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
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