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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer published the UK's proposals to change its legal immigration system. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and Former Sky News Political Editor.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer published the UK's proposals to change its legal immigration system. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and Former Sky News Political Editor.
Yesterday's UK Local Elections saw significant gains for Reform UK and a move away from the traditional Labour/Conservative duopoly in British politics. Joining Anton to discuss is Adam Boulton, Broadcaster & Political Journalist.
In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, the hosts delve into the current state of Scottish politics, discussing Tony Blair's recent comments on net zero policies and their implications. They explore the recent Canadian election results and what they mean for political dynamics in Scotland. The discussion also revolves around the upcoming local elections in England, focusing on the significance of Reform UK and its potential impact on the Conservative and Labour parties. Adam Boulton provides insights into the electoral landscape, the implications of Reform UK's rise, and the challenges faced by Labour under Keir Starmer's leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This conversation reflects on the life and legacy of John Prescott, a significant figure in British politics and the Labour Party. The hosts, Calum MacDonald, Kirsty Buchanan, and Adam Boulton, share personal anecdotes and insights about Prescott's character, his role in the New Labour movement, and his impact on political discourse. They discuss his authenticity, sense of justice, and the unique qualities that made him a memorable politician. The conversation also touches on the changes in political culture and the challenges of finding authentic leaders in today's political landscape. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Go here to get tickets for Oh God, What Now? live at the Comedy Store on Tue 10 Dec. Starmer's still under media pressure over the Swiftgate/freebie scandal, he just can't shake it off… (I'll get my coat). Should Labour give up on getting a fair crack from Britain's media – and how much are the problems the party's own fault? Broadcaster and ex-Sky News political editor Adam Boulton joins us to talk about Labour vs the media and the seismic changes engulfing the news business. Plus in the Extra Bit for backers, Wes Streeting asked the public for ideas to improve the NHS and got suggestions like beer on tap to improve “patient morale”. Is it ever worth asking the public for ideas? We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Don't miss Series 2 of our science and psychology podcast, Why? with Emma Kennedy – listen here. Presented by Ros Taylor with Ava Santina and Rafael Behr. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Broadcasting legend Adam Boulton has, over forty years as a journalist, seen the media's relationship with politics disintegrate. In the episode, he tells the Matts where things started to go wrong, what puzzles him about Starmer's apparent fear of upsettting the right, and why an entire generation no longer understands the difference between news and opinion. It's an engrossing, illuminating listen from one of the most thoughtful and experienced broadcasters this country has ever produced. Enjoy!Love this? Then you'll love The New European. Subscribe today and get a FREE, SIGNED copy of Tony Blair's new book, On Leadership when you use this link: theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the wake of the riots that followed the Southport attacks, Adam Boulton asks what Keir Starmer can learn from other politicians who tried to rebuild and unite communities after a period of unrest.Plus: Columnists Carol Lewis and Melanie Reid discuss how we can better care for mentally ill people in the community, whether we learnt anything from Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk and drinking martinis on a flight like Queen Elizabeth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As fighting in the Russian-Ukraine war intensifies, and Israel warns of an imminent Iranian strike, what does it take to report on these deadly conflicts? Adam Boulton is joined by three war journalists from The Times - Catherine Philp, Anthony Loyd and Manveen Rana - who have faced violence, kidnapping, and gunfire in war zones around the world. Plus: Columnists Libby Purves and Tim Montgomerie discuss whether Keir Starmer has a handle on immigration, why Rishi Sunak was a 'weak' prime minister, and why humans are so fascinated by collecting relics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keir Starmer says he's running a 'mission-led government', and this week Adam Boulton is looking at all five of his missions. Today it's his plan to 'build a NHS fit for the future'.Plus: Columnists James Mariott and Jane Merrick discuss Keir Starmer's plans to stop the summer of riots, the dangers of unregulated social media and why we should be reading more novels... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keir Starmer says he's running a 'mission-led government', and this week Adam Boulton is looking at all five of his missions. Today it's his plan to break down the barriers to opportunity and smash the 'class ceiling'. Will it work, and what is oracy?Plus: Columnists James Heale and Rachel Cunliffe discuss whether the PM can risk taking a holiday, whether Mel Stride could win the Tory leadership contest, and why Parliament is crumbling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam Boulton continues his analysis of Keir Starmer's five missions for the Labour government, today it's his plan to 'take back our streets'. Plus: Columnists Libby Purves and Robert Crampton discuss how misinformation contributed to the Southport protests, who is to blame for misuse of social media, and why soap operas make us more tolerant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam Boulton continues his analysis of Keir Starmer's five missions for the Labour government.Today it's his plan to turn Britain into a “clean energy superpower”. And after the launch of the government-owned GB Energy, we hear about the battle to host its headquarters.Plus: Columnists Tim Montgomerie and Anne McElvoy discuss the Labour-Conservative blame game over the economy, and how the Tory leadership contest is shaping up as Robert Jenrick launches his campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Rachel Reeves addresses the nation with a warning about a £20 billion black hole in the public coffers, Adam Boulton is checking on the progress of Keir Starmer's five missions for the country, starting with the first: getting the highest economic growth in the G7.Plus: Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Matthew Syed discuss whether Labour is already too soft on the unions, the Tory leadership contest, and Team GB's chances of winning big at the Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday's election results have transformed Parliament. Not only do Labour have a huge majority but also the smaller parties, the Liberal Democrats, Reform and the Greens made big gains. There is also now a record number of women MPs, and first time MPs, many of them much younger than the MPs they are replacing. Niall Paterson talks to Sky's political commentator Adam Boulton about the new-look parliament and what it means for UK politics in the coming months. Plus, our correspondents Greg Milam and Tom Cheshire join from Leicester South and Clacton respectively, on the part Gaza played in the election and the case for reforming the electoral system. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editors: Wendy Parker, Paul Stanworth
Barring a miracle, a Labour landslide expected when the UK goes to the polls in tomorrow's general election.To discuss, Anton Savage is joined by Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and Former Sky News Political Editor and Ann Widdecombe, Reform UK's Immigration and Justice spokesperson.
Each Sunday, Kate is joined by journalist Adam Boulton and a group of election strategy insiders to debate how the parties deal with awkward questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Veteran journalist Adam Boulton spent more than thirty years at Sky News, twenty-five of those as political editor. He has been host for General and US elections coverage, invigilated the first leaders' debate in 2010 and has the distinction of having interviewed every UK Prime Minister since Sir Alec Douglas-Home. He continues to write for Sky but is also now broadcasting on Times Radio, where he co-hosts the weekend flagship politics show Sunday Morning.This week we discussed general election coverage, how coverage has changed over the years, Nigel Farage's media manipulation, impartiality and Adam's colourful career.“I do think we collectively in broadcast and I think the BBC in particular, do have a case to answer over Nigel Farage. The truth is that he played the media, like a fiddle didn't he?”To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month: www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership Or if you'd rather make a one-off payment (which doesn't entitle you to the blog) please use our crowdfunding page: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-boltons-beeb-watch-podcast @BeebRogerInstagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatchLinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watchemail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate is joined by Adam Boulton, journalist and fellow Times Radio presenter, as together they quiz three 'Election Insiders' on the D-Day political aftermath and the party manifesto launches ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taoiseach Simon Harris announced that Palestine will be recognised as a state by Ireland.Joining Kieran to debate whether or not this is the right choice is, Political Commentator, Adam Boulton and People Before Profit TD, Richard Boyd Barrett...Adam also comments on the announcement of a general election in the UK of the 4th of July.
Matthew Parris, former Conservative MP and Columnist with The Times and Adam Boulton, Political Commentator
Stuart Hoddinott, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government, set out key findings from Performance Tracker – the IfG's annual stocktake of nine key public services – ahead of a panel discussion on how public service performance can be turned around. Adam Boulton, former Political Editor of Sky News Councillor Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government (Chair)
The Post Office scandal has been described by Rishi Sunak as one of greatest miscarriages of justice in UK history – so who is responsible, and is the government's response the right one? Adam Boulton, former political editor of Sky News, joins the podcast to discuss how the faulty Horizon software led to hundreds of postmasters wrongly prosecuted for theft. Plus, the prime minister is urging voters to “stick with the plan” – but is the plan actually working? The pod team weigh up a tricky start to the year for Rishi Sunak, with a big resignation over his net zero plans and the controversial Rwanda bill returning to the Commons. And, access talks have been authorised – but is Labour prepared for the possibility of government? A new IfG report sets out what Keir Starmer needs to do. Hannah White presents with Cath Haddon and Nick Davies. Produced by Milo Hynes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The relationship between Fleet Street and Downing Street is exposed as corrupt AGAIN. This time through the prism of Boris Johnson wasting £30m of taxpayer money to pursue reinstatement of Imperial Measures. ALSO: We wrap our darkness around Adam Boulton's light, as he writes down his reasons to be cheerful on the Sky News analysis section. Here are some links i really hope you click: Patreon
Today saw former Prime Minister Boris Johnson appear before the Covid-19 inquiry for a second day Hard questioning brought out an emotion Johnson who insists “I do care and did care” about the pandemic and was not indifferent to it Kieran was joined by Adam Boulton, political commentator to discuss...
Adam Boulton is joined by Paul Lay, Senior Editor of Engelsberg Ideas, Agnès Poirier, journalist and author, and Royal biographer Hugo Vickers, to reflect on the deep meaning and symbolism of Britain's Coronation. Image: King Charles III views a wooden carving at St. Laurence's Church in Ludlow, Shropshire. Credit: Michelle Jones / Alamy Stock Photo.
Adam Boulton is joined by Paul Lay, Senior Editor of Engelsberg Ideas, Agnès Poirier, journalist and author, and Royal biographer Hugo Vickers, to reflect on the deep meaning and symbolism of Britain's Coronation. Image: King Charles III views a wooden carving at St. Laurence's Church in Ludlow, Shropshire. Credit: Michelle Jones / Alamy Stock Photo.
Central banks have held the financial world in their grip for much of the twentieth century, but is their reign coming to an end? In this episode of Worldview, Adam Boulton is joined by the former governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, along with journalist and author Merryn Somerset Webb, Iain Martin, Editor-in-Chief of Engelsberg Ideas, and economic historian, Samuel Gregg. Image: Currencies from around the world. Credit: Jochen Tak / Alamy Stock Photo
Adam Boulton, VP of Security Technologies at Cybellum, is one of the most experienced software security pros on the planet, with over 15 years of experience in security engineering. Among other things, he has more than 100 cybersecurity patents under his belt and is one of the leading experts in reverse engineering of device binaries in particular and product security in general. In this episode, he shares his experience and his tips on building a product security strategy and provides security lessons from the food and building industries.
How can the lessons of history be applied to the present? What are the benefits of taking the long view? In this episode of Worldview, Adam Boulton is joined by the scholars Robert Crowcroft, editor of Applied History and Contemporary Policymaking: School of Statecraft, Phillip Bobbitt of the University of Texas, Iskander Rehman, an Ax:son Johnson Fellow at the Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at the Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies and Gill Bennett, former Chief Historian of the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Image: The Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull. Credit: Artimages / Alamy Stock Photo.
How does an institution in the business of preserving the past prepare itself for the interests and sensibilities of the future? Where do museums fit in the national psyche? In our latest episode of Worldview, host Adam Boulton is joined by director of the V&A Tristram Hunt, Professor Armand D'Angour and Dr. Tiffany Jenkins to discuss what the future might hold for museums. Image: Renaissance and Medieval sculptures at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Credit: Bjanka Kadic / Alamy Stock Photo.
Gary Linker and the BBC have been dominating the headlines after the Match of the Day host was asked to step back from presenting after tweeting out criticism of the government's language around refugees. But what does this whole row mean for the BBC, and what does it say about the state of our media and its relationship to impartiality? In today's podcast, we speak with Adam Boulton, formerly editor-at-large of Sky News, whether he thinks the BBC has an issue over impartiality.
Former Sky News political editor Adam Boulton is this week's guest host. He's joined by Tortoise journalists Mark St Andrew, Patricia Clarke and Cat Neilan who pitch the story they think mattered most this week.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you'll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you'd like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where does war end and peace begin? And what role does diplomacy play in that transition? In our latest episode of Worldview, host Adam Boulton is joined by historians Margaret MacMillan, Andrew Ehrhardt and Frank Gavin, as well as former European Commission High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Catherine Ashton. Image: Satirical cartoon of the Congress of Vienna. Credit: The Granger Collection / Alamy Stock Photo
Is demography destiny? Shifting patterns in population have marked history, drive political change and sharpen cultural divides. In our latest episode of Worldview, host Adam Boulton is joined by Paul Morland, the UK's leading demographer, Bill Emmott, former editor of the Economist and author of Japan's Far More Female Future, and Richard Assheton, the Times' and Sunday Times' West Africa correspondent. Image description: A group of elderly women in Kyoto, Japan. Credit: Trevor Mogg / Alamy Stock Photo.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the worlds of art, manufacturing, medicine, even the language we use, at a bewildering speed. Should we fear or welcome it? What are its risks and rewards? And could it ever come to outpace the human mind? In our latest episode of Worldview, host Adam Boulton is joined by Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis of New York University, and Susan Schneider, Director of the Centre for Future Mind, to discuss the profound cultural, philosophical and ethical implications of AI. Meanwhile, journalists Hugo Rifkind and Gaby Wood consider how AI will revolutionise the media and publishing industries. Image description: An auction at Sotheby's, London, selling AI art created by Mario Klingemann, March 2019. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.
Journalist and broadcaster Adam Boulton is the guest host of this week's News Meeting. He's joined by Tortoise editors Liz Moseley, Alexi Mostrous and Dave Taylor.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you'll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you'd like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It is now clear that genetically editing human beings is not only possible, but increasingly simple. The ethical considerations of this development on the other hand remain complex. To discuss the mapping and editing of the human genome, Adam Boulton is joined by Dr George Church, the 'father of genomics', and Kevin Davies, science author, journalist and the executive editor of the CRISPR journal. Image description: Genetic editing and gene research in vitro. Credit: Brain light / Alamy Stock Photo.
For thousands of years, India and China had relatively little contact, but following China's annexation of Tibet and the end of European colonialism, the two Asian Giants became neighbours. Today, their relationship is increasingly tense. In this episode of Worldview, Adam Boulton is joined by Peter Frankopan, Tanvi Madan and Rana Mitter to put Sino-Indian relations under the microscope. Image description: The old Silk Route between India and China. Credit: Dinodia Photos / Alamy Stock Photo.
The West must have an adaptable power grid to meet the challenges of this geopolitical energy crisis. In this episode of Worldview, Adam Boulton is joined by Margarita Balmaceda, Magnus Henrekson, Olamide Oguntoye and Ariana Kiran Singh to discuss generating and transmitting power in the face of growing geopolitical and environmental concerns. Image description: Electricity pylon. Credit: David Leadbitter / Alamy Stock Photo.
There are currently around 13,000 nuclear warheads worldwide, with Russia possessing the largest nuclear arsenal. And yet, nuclear weapons have not been deployed in combat since the US bombed Nagasaki and Hiroshima seventy-seven years ago. So, how and why has the nuclear taboo remained intact and what may jeopardise it in the future? In this episode of Worldview, Adam Boulton is joined by Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman and Professor Wyn Bowen to discuss the history of nuclear deterrence, the likelihood of nuclear weapons being deployed in Ukraine, and China's growing nuclear arsenal. Image description: Mock-up of the air defence system around Moscow, in the Patriot Park In Moscow Region, Russia. Credit: Nikolay Vinokurov / Alamy Stock Photo.
When the pioneers of computer engineering created the first integrated circuits in the 1950s they could not have envisaged how this technology would infiltrate all elements of our daily lives. The production of microchips is now rapidly becoming the defining force in geopolitics and will play a fundamental role in the conflicts of the future. In this episode of Worldview, Adam Boulton is joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip Wars, and historian of computing, Thomas Haigh. Together, they discuss the development of the computer chip and how it fits into the coming struggle between the US and China. Image description: A retro circuit board with germanium transistors and diodes, electrolytic and ceramic capacitors, carbon resistors, aluminium coils. Credit: KPixMining / Alamy Stock Photo
The UK gets its third Prime Minister in three months, Kazakhstan becomes a safe haven for companies fleeing sanctions, and France finds new use for its agricultural waste. Also: Ilya Matveev dares to imagine Russia without Putin, a double homicide spotlights homophobia in Slovakia, the Vatican has questions to answer, and Halloween comes to Germany.
Adam Boulton and Jon Tonge - last day of Tory conference
On this episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, Piers gives us the latest reports on Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it arrives in London at Buckingham Palace with TalkTV's Royal Editor Sarah Hewson. Piers questions whether it's fair that Prince Harry is banned from wearing military uniform at the Queen's vigil but an exception is made for Andrew. Adam Boulton reacts to footage of King Charles III getting frustrated as he signed a visitor's book in Northern Ireland. Plus, Piers gives a reminder of how Ukrainians have been continuing to defy the odds as the world grieves our late monarch and asks: 'Will Putin fall?'.Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored at 8pm on TalkTV on Sky 526, Virgin Media 627, Freeview 237 and Freesat 217. Listen on DAB+ and app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brexit, Covid and Partygate came to define Boris Johnson's time in Number 10, with the latter conspiring to bring about his downfall. As Johnson takes his final bow, Matt Chorley is joined by Times Radio's new Sunday politics show hosts Adam Boulton and Kate McCann to look at the Three Acts of a Premiership.PLUS James Forsyth and Melanie Reid on the festival of Brexit, energy bills, and Keir Starmer's birthday. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Global's new daily podcast The News Agents launches, we ask Jon Sopel for his reflections on the BBC he left and the freedoms of a new home. And we'll look at the growing market for news podcasts with Dino Sofos, executive producer of The News Agents and founder of Persephonica, Nosheen Iqbal, Today in Focus presenter, Alastair Campbell, co-presenter of The Rest is Politics with Rory Stewart, and Adam Boulton, who starts a new Sunday show on Times Radio this week. Presenter: Ros Atkins Studio engineer: Duncan Hannant Producer: Helen Fitzhenry
Boris Johnson resigns, a Marshall Plan for the Ukraine, an audience with the Pope and a golden opportunity for French farmers. Also: Timothy Snyder's lessons from the past, a Ukrainian CEO tackles Putin with porn, plus music from the Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra.
Matt Chorley charts the rise and fall of Sunday political TV shows with Sunday shows at 50.Last week we heard about the rise of the BBC's 'On the Record', this week we hear how an explosion of new shows competed for dominance after the turn of the century. Featuring Jeremy Vine, Jonathan Dimbelby, Adam Boulton, Tony Blair, William Hague and more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Iain Dale talks to broadcaster Adam Boulton about the life and career of the 29th President of the United States Warren G. Harding, who was president for only thirty months from 1921 to 1923.