Podcast appearances and mentions of Barry Gardiner

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, Conservative MP and shadow housing minister David Simmonds, barrister and author Dr Charlotte Proudman and London Standard columnist Emily Sheffield.

Things got heated in the studio as Labour MP Barry Gardiner & Reform UK chief Zia Yusuf clashed over Britain's Border Control following the revelation that a record number of migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats this year with more than 8,000 arriving in the UK in the first four months of 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are the new Fire Brigades Union General Secretary Steve Wright, former Conservative minister Paul Scully, former Brexit Party and Conservative MEP Lucy Harris and Labour MP Barry Gardiner.

In this episode, Michelle Dewberry discusses a 15-year-old who was stabbed in Sheffield, Trump talking tough on tariffs and 'voice coach' gate as calls grow for Sir Keir Starmer to resign. Michelle Dewberry is joined by Rupert Lowe and Barry Gardiner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

中共一直試圖對臺灣實行「認知戰」，影響臺灣人對兩岸關係的看法。之前談到臺海關係時，我也曾說過，中共對臺灣的首要策略並不是動用軍事手段，而是先從心理戰和認知戰入手，這是他們一貫的作法。然而，當提到「統戰」時，許多人可能會認為這是一種秘密行動，充滿陰謀氣息。事實上，中共的統戰策略和部署其實是非常公開和透明的。中共的「中央統戰部」有一個官方網站，詳細介紹他們在過去100年裡的統戰工作。從中共的角度來看，統戰是合情合理的行動，他們不認為自己在做任何不道德的事情。然而，中共經常指責他國「勾結外國勢力」危害國家安全，但當他們自己進行類似行動時，卻認為理所當然。要理解這一點，首先要了解中共的「戰爭思維」。在他們看來，與世界的競爭本質上就是一場戰爭。從這個角度來說，他們的行動不僅合乎邏輯，甚至顯得理所當然。而當其他國家對他們採取類似行動時，他們則視之為「侵略」和「威脅」。從歷史的角度看，統戰這個概念最早是由列寧提出的。當時，他的目標是拉攏小資產階級和知識分子，讓他們至少保持中立，從而集中力量對付階級敵人，這些敵人主要是大地主和官僚資本主義者。到了中共時期，毛澤東進一步發揮了這一思想，並將其推向極致。毛澤東曾說，中共有三大「法寶」：一是黨的建設，二是軍隊，三就是統戰。而與列寧的統戰策略相比，中共的統戰更側重於如何「分化敵人」，利用敵人內部的矛盾來達成自己的目標。要補充的是，統戰的工作不僅僅是由「統戰部」負責的，而是整個中共體系的共同任務。每一個部門、每一個機構，都在不同程度上肩負著統戰的責任。中共的統戰對象不僅是海外世界的人，還包括國內的特定群體，包括民主黨派、無黨派人士、社會知名人士、知識分子、少數民族、宗教人士等。到1978年後，統戰的對象擴展到了非公有制經濟領域（即私人企業的管理和技術人員）。2021年，中共又將「新社會階層人士」列為統戰對象，這些人包括：* 企業管理和技術人員* 中介組織、社會組織的從業人員* 自由職業者* 新媒體從業者；即是我們所謂的「網紅」。如果從香港的角度來看，我會將中共的統戰模式劃分為1997年之前和1997年之後的兩個時期。在1997年之前，又可以劃分為三個階段：* 1949年之前：當時中共的主要對手是國民黨，統戰對象多為有共產主義理想的文化藝術界人士。* 1949年至1967年：國民黨退守臺灣，中共的統戰目標轉向知識分子、文化界和支援中共思想的群體，韓戰期間，統戰重點變為「反美、反帝」。* 1978年至1997年：改革開放後，統戰的重心擴大到工商界、金融界、專業界別、文化演藝界等群體，這也是為了準備1997年香港主權移交。在1997年之後，統戰的範疇變得更加廣泛和系統化。這一過程可以從香港的選舉委員會（選委會）成員的選擇上窺見端倪。最初，選委會分為四大界別：* 工商金融界* 專業界別、文化界、演藝界* 勞工、基層、宗教界* 立法會、區議會、鄉議局等* 後來，選委會又加入了第五個類別，即「港漂」。理論上，這些選委往往在各自的圈子中具有影響力，能夠對其他人施加影響。但根據我多年的觀察，就算四大界別，背後其實有很大一部分是由香港的幾個財閥家族控制的，這對中共來說是極為不安的。對中共而言，這本來是他們對香港統戰的一個藍圖，但後來發現，統來統去都是這幾個家族的人掌控著局面。當時的地產黨有一個想法，認為控制了這些界別後，中共就必須與他們「共治香港」；但這個共治的模式，根本不是中共能接受的。所謂的「共治香港」，只不過是香港地產黨一廂情願的想法。地產黨的這種幻想，是建立在「港人治港」、「高度自治」這幾個詞語的承諾之上，讓他們誤以為，只要控制這些界別，中共就會將香港的治理交給他們。不過，事實正好相反，這種行動讓中共覺得地產黨已經在威脅他們對香港的全面管治。自2007年起，中共不斷嘗試削弱地產黨的影響力，手段包括在專業界別、演藝文化界、勞工界和基層宗教等不同範疇擴大自己的勢力範圍。2007年之後，香港出現了許多以前從未見過的新面孔，也冒出了不少所謂的「中間人」。當我在《蘋果日報》工作時，幾乎每隔幾個月，就會有一些人主動聯絡，說要介紹一位來自內地的「研究人員」給我認識。這些人聲稱是朋友介紹的，我通常也會見一見。見面時，這些所謂的「研究人員」不會表明自己的身份，來自的地區五花八門，有福建、深圳、浙江等地。他們經常詢問《蘋果日報》的運作模式等問題。對於這類問題，我的回答通常是：「香港最有影響力的報章其實是《東方日報》，你找《蘋果日報》是沒用的，你不如去找《東方日報》。」結果，這些人多數不再聯絡我，可能他們覺得我是在「忽悠」他們。我也知道，這些「研究人員」的來意不單純，他們一方面是來收集情報，另一方面是想看我這個人是否具有「統戰價值」。很快，他們就得出結論，認為我這個人沒有什麼統戰價值，於是不了了之。但負責牽線的這些「中間人」，後來有一些卻飛黃騰達，成了高官。我觀察到，從2007年開始，香港的局勢發生了深刻的改變，香港的民主陣營內部矛盾加劇，民主運動出現了分裂的跡象。現在回想起來，這些分裂可能正是統戰行動的結果。但我不想大家陷入恐慌，覺得身邊到處都是「鬼」；因為很多被統戰的人，其實自己也不知道自己已經被統戰了。說一下美國的情況。2008年，中共中央組織部推動了一個名為「千人計劃」的項目，目的是招攬在海外取得博士學位的華人學者，尤其是55歲以下的名校畢業生、科研機構的研究人員和企業的高階技術人員。其實，人才爭奪戰不是今天才有的，早在那時候中共就已經在這麼做了。2020年，這個計劃的名稱悄然消失，但「啟明計劃」依然在運作。美國政府也高度關注這些行動，個別教授和研究人員因參與「千人計劃」而被FBI檢控，原因是他們非法將美國的知識產權轉移到中國。除了在美國的統戰，我對日本沖繩的經歷也印象深刻。第一次去沖繩時，我發現日本共產黨在沖繩的勢力特別大。當時，沖繩的主要遊客來源是來自福建的旅客。我後來查詢了日本政壇的情況，發現日共在沖繩的勢力比其他地區要大得多。根據《關鍵評論網》的報導，2019年日共的八成收入來自於黨內刊物《赤旗》的銷售，總收入達到176億6千萬日元；這樣的收入模式使他們能夠在財政上自給自足。這讓我懷疑，日共是否也是中共的統戰對象。接著是英國的情況。大家可能還記得，不久前，英國律師李正軀被MI5點名為「中共代理人」。李貞駒是中國駐英大使館的首席法律顧問，還是「中國和平統一促進協會」的重要人物。他活躍於英國的政治圈，資助過工黨前能源部長 Barry Gardiner，甚至讓他的兒子進入 Barry的議員辦公室擔任助理。最後，談一下臺灣的情況。根據自由亞洲電臺的報導，今年10月，中國和平統一促進會在香港舉辦了一場活動，並邀請了一名臺灣的退休將領出席，該將領在活動中站立聆聽《義勇軍進行曲》，事後被臺灣軍方罰停領75%的退休金五年。正如八炯和陳柏源（即閩南郎）所說，過去對中共統戰的印象，往往缺乏實質證據。然而，這次他們提供了一個實質的證據，顯示福建的某些人積極地招攬臺灣的網紅。其實不僅僅是網紅，軍方、政界等領域也成為中共的統戰對象。據說，八炯的下一集將專門討論針對政界人物的統戰行動。我想補充一點，我有兩位臺灣學者朋友——佘建源和劉玉晢，他們是一對夫婦。佘建源在高雄的中山大學任教，劉玉晢在臺北的世新大學教書。他們和另外兩位研究員共同完成了一項研究，分析臺灣的宮廟（主要是媽祖廟和關帝廟）對選舉的影響。通過計量經濟學模型，他們試圖找出這些宮廟的活動如何影響選舉結果。研究顯示，許多宮廟對選舉有一定影響，而資金來源也跟中國有關。雖然這在某種程度上是理論推測，但也提供了一些實質證據，說明中共的統戰行動確實對臺灣選舉產生了一定的影響。總結我對不同地方的統戰的觀察——包括香港、美國、日本、英國和臺灣。事實上，很多被統戰的人是「機會主義者」，他們是自願參與的，不用特意去統戰「圈套」，但也有一部分人屬於所謂的「有用的白痴」(useful idiots)；這樣的 useful idiots 有些因為反美情緒強烈，導致自己成為中共的統戰目標。只要他們不斷批評美國，就可能成為中共的「可用資源」。此外，在港英時代，有一些人雖然未必真的喜歡共產黨，但他們更憎恨英國的殖民統治，這類人大多是大中華主義的信徒。有些人一開始說自己支持國民黨，但後來一步步被統戰，最終成為中共的幫手。八炯和閩南郎也分享了他們的觀察：最容易被統戰的網紅，很多並不是談政治或時事的，而是討論生活、旅遊等主題的內容創作者。他們的共同特徵之一是「強烈民族認同感」，認為如果沒有一個「強大的國家」，自己就會被欺負。閩南郎本人也說，他年幼時就有這種感受，長大後去美國讀書時感受到「被歧視」，進一步加強了他的這種心態。我在香港也見過類似的情況；有些人認為自己在殖民地時期被歧視，特別是英文不好的情況下，對英國人的態度產生了不滿。這些人中，有一些我認識很多年，最初可能只是前線的社區幹事、區議員，但後來一步步變成了「大中華主義者」，甚至是「建制派」中的活躍人物。另一類機會主義者則較為現實。有些人可能認為，中共不會花太多錢買通所有人。但事實上，從成本效益的角度來看，收買一批網紅的成本並不高。比如說，中共的策略是邀請臺灣的網紅到大陸旅遊、參加活動，這些開支非常有限。根據陳柏源的說法，這些去大陸謀生的臺灣網紅，賺到的錢可能比留在臺灣還少。但問題在於，這些人一旦在臺灣開了頭，宣稱自己在大陸發展，往往就無法「回頭」，最終只能「越洗越深」。在香港的統戰情況中，我也看到類似的模式。我稱這些人為「藍朋友」。很多所謂的「藍朋友」，其實並沒有在大陸賺到大錢，大部分人只能賺到幾萬元。這些「藍朋友」或者所謂的「建制派」中人，從成本效益的角度看，他們的「價格」非常低廉。但這些人通常沒有什麼忠誠度；當利益受到直接衝擊時，他們的立場會迅速反轉。閩南郎和華記正能量的轉變就是一個明顯的例子。 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe

Ava and Laura catch up with Barry Gardiner, Tracy Brabin, Alastair Strathern, and Anas Sarwar to analyse Keir Starmer's first speech to Labour conference as prime minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Tory former MP and minister Paul Scully, journalist and former Mirror editor Alison Phillips, Labour MP Barry Gardiner and businessman Steve Rigby.

Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Hartrigg Oaks retirement village in York.

A family is calling out Intercity for its treatment of their 83-year-old dad - who they say was dumped on the side of the road - half way through his bus journey from Christchurch to Nelson.When the bus stopped for a break in Kaikoura, Barry Gardiner got off to grab a snack. Hurrying back to get onboard, he fell over. But the driver took off without him, Barry's Daughter-in-Law Bex Gardiner speaks to Lisa Owen.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Barry Gardiner, former Tory MP Stephen Hammond, trade unionist Mary Bousted and Guardian columnist Sir Simon Jenkins.

Are smaller parties getting a fair crack of the whip?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Barry Gardiner, former Tory MP Stephen Hammond, trade unionist Mary Bousted and Guardian columnist Sir Simon Jenkins.

‌ Barry Gardiner, Labour MP and longtime campaigner for leaseholder victims, Nazek Ramadan, director of Migrant Voice, and Alice Hardy, a lawyer for Bindmans, who work on behalf of the TOEIC overseas students, falsely accused of cheating on their English language tests, as well as Blanche Zaph from the Loan Charge Action Group, which campaigns on behalf of those pursued by HMRC over a tax arrangement, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss more hidden injustices after renewed interest in the Post Office Horizon scandal.

Problems with leaseholds have ruined lives across the UK. Labour has vowed to end the system, but how? And are its plans realistic? Labour MP Barry Gardiner has been campaigning against leasehold for decades and recently fronted a documentary exploring its major issues. He joins Hannah Fearn in The Bunker to discuss what his party plans to do about it?  Barry Gardiner's documentary • “We have instances where people are paying £33k in ground rent a year… on top of their mortgage, it's absolutely wicked!” – Barry Gardiner • “I know people who have committed suicide… you see the way the stress gets to people.” – Barry Gardiner www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Hannah Fearn. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over 5 million people in the UK live in a leasehold; a property ownership agreement which entitles people to the space inside the property but not necessarily the building it's in nor the land it is built on. England and Wales are the last countries in the world where leaseholds are still widely used. So why is this, how does it affect the 5 million people living in these properties, and is it all a big feudal con?Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor at the New Statesman, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and Barry Gardiner, Labour MP for Brent North.Watch Barry Gardiner's documentary: LeaseholdListen to our podcast on the collapse of rentier capitalism: The housing crash is just beginning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are broadcaster Sir Trevor Phillips, Conservative MP Matt Warman, social activist Nimco Ali and Labour MP Barry Gardiner.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, LBC presenter Rachel Johnson, environment minister and Conservative MP Robbie Moore and journalist Michael Crick.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Heather Wheeler, New European Editor-at-Large Matt d'Ancona, Labour MP Barry Gardiner and broadcaster Angela Epstein.

Barry Gardiner MP sits down with Jacob Jarvis to talk through Labour's priorities, the shift in vibe at this year's conference and the Tory shambles… Recorded in the Heathrow Lounge at Liverpool's ACC on Monday morning, we put our fingers on the pulse of what is happening at the annual party gathering.  Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Produced by Chris Jones. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Artwork by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince, social activist and commentator Nimco Ali, Conservative MP Vicky Ford and Labour MP Barry Gardiner.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak chastised China's premier on Sunday for “unacceptable” interference in British democracy, after a newspaper reported that a researcher in Parliament was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of spying for Beijing.  Sunak said he raised the issue with Premier Li Qiang when the two met at a Group of 20 summit in India. He told British broadcasters in New Delhi that he'd expressed “my very strong concerns about any interference in our parliamentary democracy, which is obviously unacceptable.”  The two men met after the Metropolitan Police force confirmed that a man in his 20s and a man in his 30s were arrested in March under the Official Secrets Act. Neither has been charged and both were bailed until October pending further inquiries.  The Sunday Times reported that the younger man was a parliamentary researcher who worked with senior lawmakers from the governing Conservatives, including Alicia Kearns, who now heads the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee, and her predecessor in that role, Tom Tugendhat, who is now security minister. The newspaper said the suspect held a pass that allows full access to the Parliament buildings, issued to lawmakers, staff and journalists after security vetting.  Tensions between Britain and China have risen in recent years over accusations of economic subterfuge, human rights abuses and Beijing's crackdown on civil liberties in the former British colony of Hong Kong.  Britain's Conservatives are divided on how tough a line to take with Beijing and on how much access Chinese firms should have to the U.K. economy. More hawkish Tories want Beijing declared a threat, but Sunak has referred to China's growing power as a “challenge.”  Former U.K. Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith said news of the March arrests “gives the lie to the government's attempt not to see China as a systemic threat.”  U.K. spy services have sounded ever-louder warnings about Beijing's covert activities. In November, the head of the MI5 domestic intelligence agency, Ken McCallum, said “the activities of the Chinese Communist Party pose the most game-changing strategic challenge to the U.K.” Foreign intelligence chief Richard Moore of MI6 said in July that China was his agency's “single most important strategic focus.”  In January 2022, MI5 issued a rare public alert, saying a London-based lawyer was trying to “covertly interfere in U.K. politics” on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party. It alleged attorney Christine Lee was acting in coordination with the Chinese ruling party's United Front Work Department, an organization known to exert Chinese influence abroad.  An opposition Labour Party lawmaker, Barry Gardiner, received more than 500,000 pounds ($685,000) from Lee between 2015 and 2020, mostly for office costs, and her son worked in Gardiner's office. Lee and the Chinese government both deny wrongdoing.  China has repeatedly criticized what it calls British interference in its internal affairs and denied meddling in the politics of foreign nations.  Sunak and Li met days after Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visited Beijing, the highest-level trip by a British politician to China for several years. Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend the G20 meeting in India. Sunak defended his approach of cautious engagement, saying “there's no point carping from the sidelines – I'd rather be in there directly expressing my concerns, and that's what I did today.”  - by Jill Lawless, APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concrete evidence the Tories have messed up again – literally. School roofs are crumbling, but the Government is bragging at least most are fine… Plus, the PM says he cares about Net Zero, but does he really? And in the extra bit for subscribers, hot mic moments can reveal more than a whole interview. But are they ethical? That's Oh God, What Now? With very special guest, Labour MP for Brent North, Barry Gardiner. “It's a perfect physical manifestation of 13 years of the Tories being in charge, in every conceivable way.” – Alex Andreou “This is Sunak's f*ck up as much as anyone else's.” – Alex Andreou “Every time it's this generation of kids that have faced up to the problems created by this government.” – Barry Gardiner “We will only borrow to invest, we will not borrow to consume.” – Barry Gardiner “Why are the poorest people in our society having to subsidise those energy companies? It is simply wrong!” – Barry Gardiner We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOIkIWUDtu7VrVcFs0OI0A  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Alex Andreou and Hannah Fearn. Producer: Chris Jones. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Gardiner, Labour MP and member of the newly-created Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, Pete Chalkley, director of think tank the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, and Luke Murphy, head of the Environmental Justice Commission at the Institute for Public Policy Research, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss how well the government is getting on with its target of hitting net zero by 2050, as well as Labour's updated energy plans.

Ben Kentish sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Technology minister and Conservative MP Paul Scully, Labour MP Barry Gardiner, former Green Party Deputy Leader Amelia Womack and journalist Harriet Sergeant.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are environmental campaigner and former Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey, Social Mobility Minister Mims Davies, economist and Senior Executive Editor at Bloomberg Stephanie Flanders and Labour MP Barry Gardiner.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, former Truss adviser Kirsty Buchanan, economist James Meadway and businessman Ben Habib.

A hybrid topical episode for you this week. Twenty minutes on Ukraine (and when is a billionaire an oligarch?) then we talk technology news: Trump's new social media platform, Amazon in court for union busting, gamers get esports event moved from homophobic UAE, Disco Elysium's TV deal with Amazon, Barry Gardiner and the CEO of Airbus in sync, and more.  Plus, the repeal of the Vagrancy Act.   Our Patreon   Second Row Socialists on Twitter   Comradio on Twitter   Ukraine invasion: Student claims he was beaten and racially abused as he fled towards Polish border - Amrit Singh Mann for Sky News (2022)   SNL Afghanistan skit   When it comes to politics, the UK suffers from a chronic disease. It's called satire - Stuart Jeffries in The Guardian (2019)   Study: US is an oligarchy, not a democracy - BBC News website (2014)   Filter out 'unverified' accounts, tech giants told - BBC News website (2022)   Airbus CEO says hydrogen plane is ‘the ultimate solution' but cautions a lot of work lies ahead - Anmar Frangoul for CNBC (2022)   Let's think beyond electric vehicles and a few battery plants: we need hydrogen - Barry Gardiner at Labour List (2022)   Ep 68 - Comradio Film Club #3: Jaws feat. Jack Frayne-Reid

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, Conservative peer Lord Moylan, Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee & Telegraph Assistant Comment Editor Olivia Utley.

In a rare move, MI5 - British Military Intelligence - issued an alert to Members of Parliament, warning them about a woman, Christine Lee, who is believed to have been working as an agent for the Chinese state and trying to influence British politicians. This week Nexus speaks with Anthony Glees, a Professor in Security and Intelligence Studies who says the British public are not taking the China threat seriously enough, Philip Ingram, a Former Colonel in British Military Intelligence who thinks Barry Gardiner was a likely gateway to valuable information, Nicholas Eftimiades, a Former CIA Special Agent who has dedicated his life's work to understanding the methods of spies and elaborates in his book 'Chinese Espionage: Operations and Tactics,' and Einar Tangen, a China Analyst pushes back by offering an alternative view, 'what if Christine Lee was a business woman mixing with prominent figures to build rapport.'

In Cold War times, British members of Parliament could allegedly be suborned for a bottle of good vodka, a fur coat for the wife and caviar for Christmas. The Tory ones were a bit more expensive, often necessitating a honey trap of one kind or another. It made a few eyes water, therefore, to read about the sums an alleged Chinese intelligence operative paid to Labour parliamentarian Barry Gardiner. So, what are we to make of this latest spy affair? We invited former member of Parliament and veteran spy writer Rupert Allason to help us unravel the story. And what of the other side to this story? With the enormous ruckus here in Britain over an alleged spy embedded at the heart of the British establishment, what of the news coverage in China? Einar Tangen is a veteran writer, political analyst and commentator who now lives and works in Beijing. So, he boarded Sputnik to tell us how this story unfolded in China as the country prepares to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Britain's Grand Narrative Crumbles under a Tsunami of Hypocrisy as MI5 has exposed that Labour Party MP, Barry Gardiner took close to half a million pounds from a 'Chinese' agent, says Pt Satish K Sharma. MP Barry Gardiner received India's Padma award. Now the Left ecosystem of Labour, INC, Pakistan and CCP is completely exposed! A must-watch! #LabourParty #ChineseAgent #MI5 #BarryGardiner #UnitedKingdom

Exclusive interview with Barry Gardiner, Met Police wait for the Sue Gray inquiry & rocketing hospital waiting lists

Iain Dale talks to Barry Gardiner, the Labour MP for Brent North, about his life and career in politics.

Labour MP Barry Gardiner tells host Caroline Hepker it is time to listen to scientists. Despite soaring Covid-19 cases and deaths in England, the government has rejected calls from NHS leaders to bring in restrictions such as masks - so-called 'Plan B'. Plus Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael explains the many reasons why the U.K. is seeing hospital beds fill up again. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, NEU Joint General-Secretary Mary Bousted, LabourList columnist Jake Richards, General-Secretary of the Fabian Society Andy Harrop and LBC's Westminster Correspondent Ben Kentish.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, journalist Oz Katerji, former Conservative and Change UK MP Anna Soubry and Co-founder of Conservatives Against Racism For Equality Albie Amankona.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, Observer Chief Leader Writer Sonia Sodha, Conservative MP Damian Hinds and Mail on Sunday Deputy Political Editor Mikhailova.

In this episode, Shabnam Sahi digs deep to find the latest from Bollywood in times of stalled shoots and Covid restrictions in India, With many UK cinema venues reopening from this week, Anushka Arora caught up with #ApnaBhidu Jackie Shroff with regards to the just released bollywood movie Radhye, your most wanted bhai. On the #Bhangrashowdown World renowned musical super talent Hunterz pops in on Ameet Chana to talk about his brand new single ‘Tera Dil Mujhe Dede' featuring Aminah, his plans for the future and reveals his all time favourite instrument!. In current affairs this week, Anila Dhami speaks to Labour MP for Brent North, Barry Gardiner about Labour Party's future, Amit Sodha our resident Love Guru has more insights on love and relationships with Couples game, how well you know your partner and Niraj presents another slice of Bollywood or Bakwaas - the plot line might sound crazy, but it could just pass off as being an actual film! The UK's number one commercial Asian station brings you a medley of stories, interviews, opinions and chat on matters we are passionate about - Bollywood, music, politics, books and more. Many of your favourite presenters from the radio, here to entertain you in a podcast.

Barry Gardiner, Labour MP for Brent North, suggests the remit for investigating David Cameron's lobbying should be widened. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that the words of support from the business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng that the former Prime Minister has been 'largely exonerated' should be carefully weighed. And ahead of the Mayoral and local elections, Matteo Bergamini, the founder of Shout Out U.K., a social enterprise running political literacy courses for young people, discusses misinformation and the acute concerns that Black, Asian and minority voters have about going to the polls in a pandemic.

As new, looser lockdown measures come into effect Dan asks if it's enough and if the government was right to follow the science after new SAGE documents have been published. Labour MP Barry Gardiner says the loosening is a political decision while former controller of BBC Radio 4 Mark Damazer gives a nuanced response to the Emily Maitlis Newsnight furore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's episode comes direct from the green room of the renewal and rebellion conference hosted by JPIT. It features a great set of conversations with Barry Gardiner MP, Professor Anthony Reddie and Christine Allen, director of CAFOD, discussing faith, the economy and the environment! Cameron and Rosella muse on the Christian case for civil disobedience in the face of the climate crisis. Tweet us your "what if" question at @FiP_Podcast !

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith pour over the week’s news and debate the royal goings on, events in Iran and the Labour leadership contest. Jacqui reveals what she will do if a certain candidate wins and Iain gives Jess Phillips some well meant advice. They discuss the consequences of Samira Ahmed’s employment tribunal win for the BBC and look forward to their appearance on Pointless Celebrities this week.

Tom Hamilton, assistant director at WPI strategy and a former senior Labour adviser, tells Bloomberg Westminster, that it's a bad sign for Rebecca Long-Bailey that Barry Gardiner seems likely to join the leadership race. Plus, Boris Johnson and Ursula Von Der Leyen set out their non-negotiables right at the start of negotiations about a post-Brexit deal. Bloomberg's Brexit editor, Edward Evans tells Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing these are just the opening positions, but Brussels would like a one-and-done deal rather than endless talks.

As parliament reassembles and Labour considers who should be its future leader, Labour MP Barry Gardiner tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Caroline Hepker, that it is natural that a woman should take the role. That said, he has some interest in the leadership or deputy leadership and isn't ruling himself out. Patrick Dunleavy, professor of political science and public policy at the London School of Economics says despite the PM's pledges, the Boris Johnson government is not going to be very different from other Conservative administrations. Plus Bloomberg Brexit editor Ed Evans dissects the motives behind the government's pledge to rule out negotiations with the EU beyond 2020 .

In this episode Ann Widdecombe tells us what offers she had from Number 10 to stand aside. Michael Gove is quizzed over that confusing number of new nurses they plan for the NHS. Sadiq Khan is asked what went wrong at London Bridge that led to the deaths of Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones and Labour’s Barry Gardiner is put on the spot about Labour’s Brexit position

Joining Iain Dale in the studio, as part of LBC's election coverage, is Labour's Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade and former Environment Minister Barry Gardiner

In this podcast, we cast an eye over the UK main-stream media and the parasitic relationship the state broadcaster, the BBC, has with them. As illustrative example, we consider the furore over leaked trade deal discussions between the UK and the US. [These talks are predicated on a no-deal Brexit transpiring.] The UK government only released these documents as a result of a freedom of information request, and then in almost completely redacted form. Jeremy Corbyn and Barry Gardiner for Labour have the unredacted documents and have implied that they contain evidence of plans to 'sell off' the NHS to US corporations. Right wing ideologue and BBC rottweiler, Andrew Neil, describes this latter as 'scaremongering' and the Tory Party continue to insist that 'the NHS is not for sale'. And more! [Free. 47 minutes.]

We speak to Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner and Conservative Candidate Mark Francois about the new poll that shows the Conservatives would win the election with a huge majority. Plus, Rebecca Perfect from Love The Revision pops in to explain why millennials are buying more and more houseplants. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Labour's Barry Gardiner tells journalists what questions he wants them to ask, Yougov poll suggests 68 Tory majority, and plastic Bags for Life should cost 70p!

Shaun Ley presents topical debate from Backwell School in Somerset.

Katy Balls takes you through the highlights from the day's interviews, including those at the G7 summit. Featured today are Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Grant Shapps, Andy Burnham, Barry Gardiner and Sir David Warren. Produced by Matthew Taylor.

Hansard But Sleepy is for people who love Parliament, and for people who love sleep. Tonight we read out some Parliamentary business from Liam Fox, Barry Gardiner, Julian Lewis, Jeremy Lefroy, Bambous Charalambous, Debbie Abrahams, Alex Chalk, Wera Hobhouse and Robert Neill.

Katy Balls presents the regular roundup of Sunday's political interviews. This weeks episode features Nigel Farage, Tony Blair, Barry Gardiner and Sian Berry. Produced by Matthew Taylor.

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Aerospace Bristol.

Join Isabel Hardman for your essential Sunday interviews highlights package. This week's podcast features Chuka Umunna, Barry Gardiner. Tom Watson, Michael Gove and Luciana Berger. Produced by Matthew Taylor.

After he quit the Labour Party to join The Independent Group, Chuka Umunna explains his decision to Sophy. Plus Barry Gardiner, his former colleague and Shadow International Trade Secretary, lays out where he thinks the Labour Party should go now.

We raise a glass of Irn Bru to Connah's Quay Nomads, anlayse the 2-2 thriller between Barry and TNS and look ahead to the week with comment from Cefn Druids Ryan Kershaw and Scott Ruscoe. Chip Butty discussion is led by Barry Gardiner from Newtown and with one month to go between England C and Wales C, we get a squad update from Jonah.

Isabel Hardman has the highlights from Sunday's political shows. With contributions from Sajid Javid, Barry Gardiner, Liam Fox, Shami Chakrabarti and Sir Vince Cable. This podcast was produced by Matthew Taylor.  

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Altwood School in Maidenhead, Berkshire

Sophy is joined by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who lays out the government's new 10-year plan for the NHS. Plus Barry Gardiner, Labour's Shadow International Trade Secretary, explains how his party would do Brexit differently. #Ridge

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights of Sunday's political shows. Today's podcast features Sir Keir Starmer, Brandon Lewis, Michael Gove, Barry Gardiner and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Produced by Matthew Taylor.

Did Andrew Marr fail to land a punch on Arron Banks? Should Leave EU’s troubled Alpha Gammon have been invited on a BBC politics programme at all? What does it mean for Labour now that Momentum members have come out for a People’s Vote? Will Labour’s Barry Gardiner ever recover from the “reveal” of that massive C4 poll that showed a firm shift to Remain across the country – and what does Ian really think of “Eyeroll Girl”? PLUS Ruth Fox of the Hansard Society drops in to explain just how messy the Government’s use of “Henry VIII” Statutory instruments has become (spoiler: they have almost no time left to do what they need to do). And she unpicks the Parliamentary practicalities of a People’s Vote. “There’s a reason why ministers always go on Marr. It’s because they get an easy ride.”This week’s REMAINIACS is presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ian Dunt and Naomi Smith. Audio production: Sophie Black. Producer: Andrew Harrison. Remainiacs is a Podmasters production.Get every new episode of Remainiacs a whole day early when you back us on the Patreon crowdfunding platform – plus smart Remainiacs merchandise, an exclusive weekly column by one of our panel, and discounts on #RemainiacsLive tickets too. #OwnTheRemoan REMAINIACS.comTheme music ‘Demon Is A Monster’ used by kind permission of Cornershop. Buy it here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights of Sunday's (and Monday's) interviews. Featured in today's podcast are Theresa May, Sadiq Khan, Michael Gove, Barry Gardiner and Jo Swinson. Produced by Matthew Taylor.

Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Mersea Centre on Mersea Island in Essex with a panel including the Shadow International Trade Secretary, Barry Gardiner; Matt Goodwin, Professor of Politics and International Relations at Kent University and an Associate Director of Chatham House; the writer Germaine Greer; and former cabinet minister Priti Patel. The panel discuss a range of issue including Amazon, tax rates and the future of the high street, Nuclear versus renewable power, Brexit, and educating children about Transgender issues

Katy Balls takes you through Sunday's interview highlights. Today's podcast features contributions from Michael Gove, Sir Keir Starmer, Sir Bill Cash, Barry Gardiner and Justine Greening. Produced by Matthew Taylor.

Katy Balls takes you through the highlights of the day's interviews. Providing the highlights today are John McDonnell, Matt Hancock, Barry Gardiner, Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Mandelson. Produced by Matthew Taylor.

This is the unedited show which Iain and Jacqui co-hosted on LBC from 10pm on local election night through until 4am the following morning, minus the adverts. Results, analysis and quite a few laughs with studio guests Liz Truss, Barry Gardiner, Liam Fox, Susan Kramer, James Cleverly, Dawn Butler, Ayesha Hazarika, Rachel Shabi, Matt Zarb-Cousin, Jonathan Bartley, Suzanne Evans, Paul Scully, Siobhan McDonagh and Chris Skidmore.

James Millar, Jon Walker and Matt Withers reconvene in a (slightly) quieter pub to discuss the latest political news including World War Three, the Commonwealth Games and lots of Barry Gardiner

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Broadcasting House, London.

Matthew Taylor takes you through the best of Sunday's political interviews. The final roundup of the year features contributions from Diane Abbott, David Gauke, Barry Gardiner, Nadine Dorries and Ken Clarke.

Our final podcast before Christmas features Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis and Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner talking about Brexit. Three backbench MPs review the year and look ahead to 2018, and trade experts Sir Andrew Cahn and Lord Digby Jones explain what the UK can achieve in talks with the EU. #Paterson

Katy Balls rounds up the best of Sunday's top political interviews. This week features Liam Fox, Ruth Davidson, John McDonnell, Barry Gardiner and Mairead McGuinness. Produced by Matthew Taylor.

With housing back near the top of the political agenda Niall quizzes Housing Minister Alok Sharma about the Government's record and policies. He also discusses Brexit with Labour's Barry Gardiner and chats to the new UKIP leader Henry Bolton. #Paterson

Sophy talks to Education Secretary Justine Greening about her plans to change the gender reassignment process.Niall Paterson, meanwhile talks to the new Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable and Labour's Barry Gardiner. MPTV with Jess Phillips and Jacob Rees-Mogg also makes a triumphant return. #Ridge

After the Prime Minister shocked everyone by calling an early general election Sophy speaks to Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green, Labour frontbencher Barry Gardiner and former Liberal Democrat minister Sir Vince Cable. #Ridge

After a difficult week for Labour Sophy talks to Shadow Cabinet member Barry Gardiner and backbencher Lisa Nandy about the state of their party. She also talks to International Development minister Rory Stewart and looks ahead to the assembly elections in Northern Ireland.

Estate planning attorney Barry Gardiner discusses estate and gift taxes, along with ways you can work with a lawyer to help you reduce or avoid taxes on certain assets in certain situations.

In this podcast, attorney Barry Gardiner discusses New Jersey estate taxes and inheritance taxes, and how you may be able to reduce them as much as possible through careful estate planning.