Episodes

  • Is Kamala Harris losing?

    Is Kamala Harris losing?
    Oct 19 2024
    With election day in the US looming and early voting underway the momentum appears to be with Donald Trump. Why is his Democrat opponent struggling? And what does it mean for Europe if Trump returns to power?

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    43 mins
  • Will the budget boost the government or cause more crises?

    Will the budget boost the government or cause more crises?
    Oct 17 2024
    No budget is modern times has been more anticipated than the one Rachel Reeves will deliver on 30 October. But with cabinet ministers stirring and some contradictory messages will the Chancellor give her government clear purpose or trigger further problems?

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    54 mins
  • Does the Tory leadership contest benefit Keir Starmer?

    Does the Tory leadership contest benefit Keir Starmer?
    Oct 12 2024
    Labour has its troubles but the Conservatives are in the middle of a difficult leadership contest. What does it mean for the Prime Minister? And will Starmer’s own reset and reorganisation of Number 10 work? Plus our team discuss why and how they got into politics and politics journalism.

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    49 mins
  • Have the Tories totally lost the plot?

    Have the Tories totally lost the plot?
    Oct 11 2024
    With James Cleverly knocked out of the Tory leadership race - and incidentally how did that happen? - our team assess the prospects, strengths and weaknesses of the two remaining candidates. Does the Tory party comprehend how much trouble it is in with the electorate? And is Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick best placed to revive the party’s fortunes?

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    43 mins
  • Is Keir Starmer Making the Right Calls on Israel?

    Is Keir Starmer Making the Right Calls on Israel?
    Oct 5 2024
    Starmer appears to have offered unqualified support for Israel in relation to Lebanon and Iran. Is the PM right to do so? How is he managing the tensions in the cabinet and beyond? Our team also discuss his approach to the EU and paying back some of the freebie money.

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    53 mins
  • Who will win the Tory leadership?

    Who will win the Tory leadership?
    Oct 4 2024
    Our team predict who will win the contest and reflect on why - in the aftermath of calamitous defeat - the Conservatives are failing to address the main challenges of our times.

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    34 mins
  • Will the Tories pick the right leader?

    Will the Tories pick the right leader?
    Sep 28 2024
    As the Conservative annual gathering opens, we ponder which strategic direction and which of the candidates might meet the challenge of rebuilding from defeat.

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    32 mins
  • Has Keir Starmer turned it around?

    Has Keir Starmer turned it around?
    Sep 27 2024
    During a peculiar Labour conference, the PM and chancellor tried to set the course for the government but they remain dogged by 'freebiegate' and internal discontent. The team discuss whether their speeches delivered the goods.

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    45 mins