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Matt Chorley, Patrick Maguire and Andrew Gimson give the "Unpacked" treatment to a classic PMQs, with Tony Blair and David Cameron going head-to-head in December 2005 for Cameron's debut as Conservative leader. Plus: Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss whether children are being failed by gender care in the UK, if athletes should be awarded prize money at the Olympics, and pothole fishing.Columnists: (04:24)Classic PMQs Unpacked: (23:23) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Twenty five years after Bill Clinton infamously denied having an affair with Monica Lewinsky, Patrick speaks to Damian Whitworth, who remembers the chaos that gripped US politics while he was covering the story of The Times. Boris Johnson's former Director of Communications Guto Harri, Andrew Gimson and Isabel Hardman analyse the best and worst denials made by UK politicians.Plus: Anoosh Chakelian from the New Statesman and former Number 10 advisor Jimmy Mcloughlin discuss the government's latest policy week, whether schools should teach more sociology or more languages, and whether the government should appoint a toilet czar - or even a 'Lenin of the loos'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the Privileges Committee finds that Boris Johnson misled the Commons, Matt considers his future career options with Times sketchwriter Quentin Letts, biographer Andrew Gimson, the Spectator's Katy Balls and Johnson supporter David Campbell Bannerman.Plus: Columnists Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris on the former prime minister's relationship with the truth, the migrant boat disaster in Greece, and should we take more responsibility for being scammed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adrian Goldberg reviews The Week In Politics with Byline Times political editor Adam Bienkov and Andrew Gimson, contributing editor to Conservative Home and author of Boris Johnson, The Rise and Fall of a Troublemaker at Number 10. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg. Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times.
Adrian Goldberg reviews The Week In Politics with Byline Times political editor Adam Bienkov and Andrew Gimson, contributing editor to Conservative Home and author of Boris Johnson, The Rise and Fall of a Troublemaker at Number 10.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg. Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oliver Dowden, the MP for Hertsmere, has worked closely with four Prime Ministers, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and now Rishi Sunak, one of his best friends in parliament. He's made his mark quietly, mainly behind the scenes - but as Culture Secretary during the pandemic, he managed to secure extra funding to support the arts. As Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, some might argue Oliver Dowden is now the second most powerful person in government. He's been given the key job of organising the government response to the current wave of strike action. Away from work, Dowden is a patriot, a monarchist and a man who enjoys pub lunches and walks in the countryside with his family and pet dog, Betsy. Adrian Goldberg speaks to friends and colleagues who give us an insight into a man whose nicknames run from Olive to The Undertaker. Contributors George Osborne, Chair, British Museum; Former Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sir John Hayes, MP for South Holland and The Deepings. Annabelle Dickson, Political Correspondent, Politico. Andrew Gimson, Biographer, Boris Johnson. Sir Nicholas Coleridge, Chairman, Victoria and Albert Museum. Sean Worth, Director, WPI Strategy, Communications Consultancy. PRODUCTION TEAM Presenter: Adrian Goldberg Producers: Diane Richardson and Julie Ball Editor: Simon Watts Production Co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele and Helena Warwick-Cross Sound Production: Neil Churchill
The Lobby is the group of journalists who have special access at Westminster and cover the daily twists and turns of British politics.Have they become hooked on political drama and bringing down ministers at the expense of covering issues of substance?Matt is joined by writer Andrew Gimson, former political editor of the Times Philip Webster, political reporter for the Sun Noa Hoffman and Sir Craig Oliver, former director of communications for David Cameron.Plus columnists James Forsyth and Melanie Reid discuss whether Conservative MPs will swallow Jeremy Hunt's tax rises, Labour's response to the Autumn Statement and when is the right time to put up your Christmas decorations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andrew Gimson – Boris Johnson: : The Rise and Fall of a Troublemaker at Number 10...with TRE's Giles Brown
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Conservative Local Government, Communities and Faith Minister Paul Scully, political activist Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu and author Andrew Gimson.
Prime Minister Liz Truss appoints her new Cabinet, Cross Question & what do you make of this incoming government? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Conservative Local Government, Communities and Faith Minister Paul Scully, political activist Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu and author Andrew Gimson.
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson. A bit of a mouthful. To most people - and there are those that hate it - he's simply Boris This series tells the story of Boris Johnson - from boy to man to Prime Minister. In each episode, Adam Fleming talks to a range of people who've known, watched, worked or dealt with him. In the fourth episode, we hear about the early politics years. Guests: Sir Iain Duncan Smith, who served as Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition from 2001 to 2003. Lord Michael Howard, who served as Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition from November 2003 to December 2005. Andrew Gimson, political journalist and author of Boris - The Making of the Prime Minister. Producers: Ben Carter, Natasha Fernandes and Lucinda Borrell Series Editor: Emma Rippon Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Studio Engineer: Neil Churchill
Christopher Hope is taking a well deserved break this week, so as a special treat to Chopper's Politics listeners we're bringing you a panel discussion from a recent Telegraph event. And for the first Telegraph event for some time, Chopper thought he'd tackle quite a meaty topic, and so the subject of the day was How Will History Judge Boris Johnson? To answer that question he was joined by a group of people who know the Prime Minister best. Andrew Gimson, the author of the celebrated biography of Boris Johnson, Boris: the Making of the Prime Minister. Sir Anthony Seldon, biographer of 10 Downing Street, and is writing a book out looking at Johnson at No. 10 out next year. Lucy Fisher, our former deputy political editor, now at Times Radio, as the chief political commentator. And Andrew Bridgen, the Tory MP for North West Leicestershire.You can watch a video of this event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p5wbJUVV3o |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Sign up to the Chopper's Politics newsletter: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/newsletters |Listen to Ukraine The Latest: https://www.playpodca.st/ukraine |Email: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, talk to Boris Johnson's biographer Andrew Gimson on why he feels sorry for the Prime Minister (and why a lot of the bad feeling towards Boris this week stems from 2016, not 2020). Plus, food tsar Henry Dimbleby on why going vegan might not be as healthy as you'd imagine - and astrologer Theresa Cheung peers into the future of Novak Djokovic (and Boris Johnson). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PM Christmas Special: Matt Chorley and historian and author Andrew Gimson dive into the lives of British Prime Ministers. This episodes goes through all the Prime Ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Boris Johnson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Andrew Pierce speaks to Andrew Gimson, Conservative Home writer and Boris Johnson's biographer, on why we shouldn't write off Boris Johnson yet, and talks to Ingrid Seward, Editor-in-Chief at Majesty Magazine, on the Queens decision to stay at Windsor for Christmas. Plus, studying pantomimes at university? Oh yes you can See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Pierce talks to Andrew Gimson, biographer of Boris Johnson, about why he believes the Prime Minister will survive the latest spate of scandals, and speaks to Chris Adams of the Green Web Foundation on why your Netflix habit might be killing the planet. Plus, Daily Mail showbiz correspondent Emma Powell on a bumper night for Britain at the Oscars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week marks 300 years since Britain got its first Prime Minister. In the first instalment of a special Prime Ministers' week, Matt Chorley is joined by Times Columnist Danny Finkelstein, Historian and political biographer Anthony Seldon, author and journalist Andrew Gimson and former civil servant Jill Rutter to discuss what qualities are needed to build the perfect Prime Minister. PLUS Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Libby Purves pick over the days' news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Heather Stewart and Richard Partington run through the main budget headlines. Andrew Gimson and Nicola McEwen discuss the state of the union. Plus, Steven Morris speaks to Peter Robertson about how the Welsh food and drink industry has coped since Brexit. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Rachel Wolf, the woman who wrote the 2019 Conservative manifesto, tells Matt Chorley the secret of Johnsonism. Plus the PM's biographer Andrew Gimson, Johnson's former researcher Rachel Wolf, the Spectator's Kate Andrews and Professor Tim Bale on whether he will fight the next election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Is Boris Johnson stealing Labour's clothes - or is he just the Tory emperor with no clothes at all? Simon Walters and Amanda Platell hear two very different views of Boris Johnson's spending splurge this week, from his biographer Andrew Gimson (who is a fan) and former advisor Tim Montgomerie (who isn’t). Plus, is Amanda’s fridge becoming more musical than Amanda herself?
Jonathan Freedland and Peter Walker dissect the latest news from Westminster. Ayesha Hazarika and Andrew Gimson explore the future of opposition politics and Simon Jenkins brings us back through 20 years of London mayoral elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Please note that this podcast was recorded before the worrying news that the Prime Minister was admitted to Intensive Care.The man who deals in controversy makes a rare concession. Former government advisor Toby Young tells Christopher Hope why he accepts the outcry over comments he made about the economic impact of saving lives at a time of crisis.Plus Senior Clwyd West MP and Tory Brexiteer David Jones on pandemic policing and wandering goats, the Prime Minister's biographer Andrew Gimson on how Boris Johnson will have fared in quarantine and comedian Matt Forde on the Labour Leadership race... yes, that old thing!Toby Young - I was 'cancelled' for criticising the lockdown – but now more than ever we must hold the government to account: https://bit.ly/2X54mLl |Get 30 days' free access to the Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Listen to Coronavirus: The Latest: www.playpodca.st/coronavirus |Email: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk |Twitter: @chopperspodcast |
Political journalist and author Andrew Gimson joins Iain to discuss his book "Gimson's Presidents: Brief Lives from Washington to Trump". If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. https://www.iaindale.com/
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Toynbee, Matt Forde and Andrew Gimson to discuss the various crises embroiling the Tory government, from coronavirus to bullying claims. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Mackenzie, James Morris, and Andrew Gimson. Plus: Kate Proctor calls in from the Labour campaign trail and Peter Walker explains why the Lib Dem campaign is struggling. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Andrew Gimson is Boris Johnson’s friend and former colleague who made it his job to find out all there is to know about the new Tory leader when he wrote his biography, Boris: The Adventures of Boris Johnson. He’s spoken to hundreds of his friends, family and associates, as well as to the man himself. Gimson joins Christopher Hope in the Red Lion pub to talk about how Boris Johnson’s early signs of ambition manifested themselves in his determination to play the piano at school, what it was like working under him at The Spectator and why he was offered a six figure sum to stop writing his book by the incoming PM. Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to The Telegraph’s daily Brexit newsletter: www.telegraph.co.uk/brexitbulletin Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk Twitter: @brexitbroadcast
This week, Boris Johnson breaks cover and speaks to the Spectator about his plans for Brexit and beyond (00:50). The presidential election stateside is hotting up as Democratic candidates fight for the nomination (16:40). And last, we ask – why are people so obsessed with being in a relationship (26:00)?With Katy Balls, James Forsyth, Andrew Gimson, Brian Klaas, Kate Andrews, Elisa Segrave and Sophia Money-Coutts. Presented by Lara Prendergast. Produced by Cindy Yu and Siva Thangarajah.
This week, Boris Johnson breaks cover and speaks to the Spectator about his plans for Brexit and beyond (00:47). The presidential election stateside is hotting up as Democratic candidates fight for the nomination (16:35). And last, we ask – why are people so obsessed with being in a relationship (25:50)? With Katy Balls, James Forsyth, Andrew Gimson, Brian Klaas, Kate Andrews, Elisa Segrave and Sophia Money-Coutts. Presented by Lara Prendergast. Produced by Cindy Yu and Siva Thangarajah.
It's Boris Johnson versus Jeremy Hunt in the race to be Prime Minister. For this week's podcast episode, Gary Gibbon talks to Boris biographers Sonia Purnell and Andrew Gimson about what we should all expect from the bookies' favourite. Subscribe to Politics: Where Next? for more in-depth discussion every Friday.
Pippa Crerar is joined by Giles Kenningham, Katy Balls, Jessica Elgot and Andrew Gimson at the Conservative party conference in Birmingham. Plus we ask the Tory faithful: why does Boris Johnson still have such a hold on the party?. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast
Who is your favourite prime minister? Gimson has written a vivid account of the lives of PMs from Walpole to May. The former parliamentary sketchwriter for the Telegraph and biographer of Boris Johnson, Gimson is the dream guide to our First Lords of the Treasury. This talk was recorded at an Oldie Literary Lunch at Simpson's-in-the-Strand on July 17th 2018.
Who has been worst PM ever? And the best? And what does history tell us about today's politicians?Matt Chorley is joined by author Andrew Gimson, former No10 spin chief Katie Perrior and Times columnist Daniel Finkelstein. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's podcast, Ayesha Hazarika was joined by political journalists, Jane Merrick and Andrew Gimson to discuss events from across the week. Each of the panel suggested a story they felt had gone under-reported, including, the recent attacks on Muslim Mp's, the beginning of Merkel's fourth term as German Chancellor and the spring statement. Though there was still time time to discuss the main event of the week: the poisoning of Sergei Skripal. Was Corbyn's response too soft on Russia, or was he just asking the questions an opposition leader should?
Is the foreign secretary lining up for a leadership bid? Or just frustrated at Theresa May’s leadership? Plus, is there a case for staying in the EU customs union? With Laura Hughes and Alan Beattie of the Financial Times, plus ConservativeHome’s Andrew Gimson and Stephen Booth from Open Europe. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Martin Stabe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the 22nd episode, Chopper's Brexit Podcast is aboard 'May Force One' as the Prime Minister travels to the US and Canada. But Theresa May's schedule was overpowered this week by Boris Johnson's explosive article in The Telegraph and his subsequent threats of resignation. Following the Foreign Secretary's "worst week ever" Chopper's Brexit Podcast discusses the fallout with journalists aboard Theresa May's aircraft, including John Pienaar and Robert Peston on their impromptu press conference with a sweaty, post-workout Boris Johnson. Back in the studio, Christopher Hope hears the Westminster view from The Telegraph's Deputy Political Editor Steven Swinford, and discusses Mr. Johnson's next moves with his biographer, Andrew Gimson, and Spectator editor, Fraser Nelson.
Philip Stephens of the Financial Times, plus Ayesha Hazarika and Andrew Gimson, discuss whether the Eurosceptics or Europhiles are right about British sovereignty and why Labour has been mostly absent from the EU referendum debate. Presented by Sebastian Payne. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Michael White is joined by Andrew Gimson and Damian Green.