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Former British nurse, Lucy Letby, is serving 15 life sentences for the murder and attempted murder of 14 babies. All of the infants were under her care when they were killed between 2015 and 2016. This summer her case was thrown out of the Court of Appeal. And yet doubts remain amongst a cohort of people who believe she may have been wrongly convicted on circumstantial evidence. Bizarre interventions on her behalf include that of the former Brexit Secretary, David Davis, on Good Morning Britain last week. Families of the victims say they are dismayed certain elements of the 10 month trial have been taken out of context and fuelled with misinformation. So why exactly do Letby's supporters believe she should walk free? We speak to miscarriage of justice investigator, David James Smith, who sat on the UK's Criminal Cases Review Commission between 2013 and 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Brexit special adviser Gavin Rice speaks to Julia Hartley-Brewer about the dangers of high immigration into low paid jobs."If someone comes into work on a very low wage, you end up subsidising them in other ways as they consume more benefits."Julia Hartley-Brewer expresses her fury at news that the UK's population is set to smash 70 million by 2026."We haven't got the GP appointments, the NHS doctors, we haven't got the jobs for these people." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Julia Hartley-Brewer chats to former special adviser to the Brexit Secretary & Onward's Director for Future Conservatism project, Gavin Rice about the rising threat of mass migration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Davis has led a remarkable career in politics. A Conservative MP for more than a quarter of a century, he was Brexit Secretary under Theresa May before resigning in 2018. Before that he resigned as Shadow Home Secretary and resigned his seat in order to fight a by-election in 2008 to draw attention to his concerns about the erosion of civil liberties under the New Labour government. He ran to become leader of the Tory Party twice, coming fourth in 2001, and second to future Prime Minister David Cameron in 2005. Here he reflects on being brought up in poverty, being a Communist as a boy, joining the Territorial SAS, his defence of our freedoms, the moral case for the death penalty, his problem with drone strikes, why he's pleased he voted for Brexit, why he went into politics, how he spends his free time, what he thinks about Boris Johnson, and why Margaret Thatcher was the most impressive political figure he has met.
Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds, with special guest David Davis, Conservative MP and former Brexit Secretary.
Money Talks – a series of interviews with Liam Halligan, Economics and Business Editor of GB News. In this episode, recorded during the COP-27 summit, Liam talks to Former Brexit Secretary Lord David Frost. Until early 2020, Frost was known only to Whitehall and Westminster insiders. But after then Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed him as the UK's Chief Brexit negotiator, he became a household name. In December 2021, Frost resigned from government. He admired Johnson but said he couldn't support what was then called “Plan B” - the tightening of anti-Covid restrictions. Since then, Frost has written a weekly Daily Telegraph column and plied his trade in the Upper House, remaining a man of considerable political influence. In this interview, Frost casts doubt on the government's Net Zero 2050 target, while accuses Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of “hypocrisy” for cutting a deal to import huge amounts of fracked gas from the US, while not allowing UK fracking. He also warns against raising taxes into the teeth of recession and tighter monetary policy, which he says risks throwing the UK economy into a “vicious spiral”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special episode Laura speaks to David Davis, former Brexit Secretary and Conservative Leadership Contender when he campaigned against David Cameron. We talk about his interesting background – raised by a Communist Grandfather and growing up in what he described as a ‘slum' – his heated moments with Margaret Thatcher and what both leadership contenders could learn from her and President Lincoln when forming the next government. As well as his close to death experience.
Tory grandee David Davis joins Christopher Hope in the Red Lion pub for the interview everybody wanted. The former Brexit Secretary explains why he used PMQs to call for the PM to stand aside "in the name of God" and laughs heartily at the idea of stepping in as interim leader (that's not a no, though).Plus the Telegraph's Tony Diver on his scoop that caused woe at Number 10 (suitcase of booze, anyone?), and Chris Loder MP on how the 2019 Conservative intake are dealing with Partygate and pork pie plots.Also on the show: Lord Marland, who worked on Boris Johnson's successful mayoral campaign, on why his friend's ship is far from sunk.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 Brian Moore's Full Contact: www.playpodca.st/fullcontact |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.
David Davis, Tory MP & former Brexit Secretary on England's second lockdown and the extension of the furlough scheme. Robert Halfon, Chair of the Education Select Committee & Tory MP for Harlow joins Julia to discuss last minute advice for schools in wake of the second lockdown. Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at Birmingham University joins Julia to analyse the latest election news from the US. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
David Davis makes his grand return to the podcast this week, and that means only one thing... Brexit is back on the agenda. The former Brexit Secretary tells Christopher Hope why the wheeling and dealing over post-Brexit trade is only just getting started, and why he'd lie in a wet ditch over fish... Listen for full enlightenment.Plus self-declared old fogey and vice chair of the 1922 committee, Sir Charles Walker, scolds his Westminster colleagues for demonising young people wanting to party, and the Telegraph's own Liam Halligan gives us the inside line on how Number 10 chose the PM's new Press Secretary. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Listen to The Trump Card: https://www.playpodca.st/trump |Listen to Planet Normal: https://www.playpodca.st/planetnormal |Email: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk |Twitter: @chopperspodcast |
On this week’s show: the former Brexit Secretary tells Christopher Hope why Boris Johnson is finally getting Brexit right, and what changes he would demand of the withdrawal agreement. Plus we dial in to The Telegraph's Brexit correspondent, James Rothwell for an update on the Irish border impasse - from the Irish border. And finally, Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg provides some light relief from the Brexit chaos in the form of Brexit poetry, including a verse penned by his sister, Annunziata. The Alternative Arrangements for the Irish Border Report, written by co-chairs of the Prosperity UK Alternative Arrangements Commission, Nicky Morgan MP and Greg Hands MP: http://bit.ly/30tVUV4 Come and see a live recording of Chopper’s Brexit Podcast in London on Saturday 5th October: www.podcastlive.com Sign up to The Telegraph’s free twice-daily WhatsApp audio briefings: http://bit.ly/2XJU05f | Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk Twitter: @brexitbroadcast
Boris Johnson has been waving a kipper around to make a point, but the facts are a bit fishy. And Adam puts the Brexit Secretary to the test in the Steve Barclay Testimonial Quiz! Producer: Poppy Damon Editor: Dino Sofos
The Brexit Secretary on his Lancastrian roots, the 'challenges' facing the new PM and his days as a scrum-half
With the final two candidates Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt vying for the Tory leadership, Rory Stewart joins Christopher Hope in the Red Lion pub to reflect on why his campaign failed to galvanise enough support to keep him in the running. He opens up about his hopes of changing the Conservative Party from the front benches, why he felt it was important to involve the electorate in his leadership campaign and how he might feel about serving in the Cabinet under Boris Johnson. Plus former Brexit Secretary, David Davis on why he’s backing Boris Johnson and why he didn’t run for leader himself, plus legendary journalist and documentary maker, Michael Cockerell on covering his sixth Conservative leadership contest. Listen to the Expenses podcast: www.playpodca.st/expenses Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk Twitter: @brexitbroadcast
The first round of voting for the next Conservative leader is over - and Christopher Hope is joined by two candidates who made it through. The Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt is first to make his pitch. But does he risk being seen as a candidate too similar to Theresa May? He tells us why a vote for him is a vote for change, and weighs in on the subject of politicians taking drugs in their youth. Next up, former Brexit Secretary, Dominic Raab, who tells us why he’s the establishment’s “most feared” choice of leader and talks us through his plans to cut taxes for the lowest paid. Plus The Telegraph’s columnist, Allison Pearson sets out her case for backing Boris Johnson and tells us why she turned down Nigel Farage’s offer to stand as an MEP for the Brexit Party. Read Allison’s latest column: http://bit.ly/2XIboTL Listen to the Expenses podcast: www.playpodca.st/expenses Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk Twitter: @brexitbroadcast
The Brexit secretary has been in Dover to check up on preparations for a no-deal departure from the EU. Stephen Barclay has confirmed the steel barrier and 50mph speed limit on the London bound carriageway of the M20 will stay in place until an agreement is reached. https://www.kentonline.co.uk/
Dominic Raab regards himself as the "underdog" in the race to become the next Conservative Party leader, and also the country's next PM.
Leaving the European Union without a deal in March doesn't scare former Brexit Secretary, David Davis. He tells Christopher Hope on this week's Chopper's Brexit Podcast, “I don’t find ‘no deal’ intimidating at all – it is not the best outcome but I don’t find it frightening. But the Government and the European Union do.” He admits “there will be a bumpy first year” after a no-deal Brexit but the UK will be able to keep the £39 billion ‘Brexit bill’, adding: “That’s a lot of hospitals and schools.” On the Brexit talks, Mr Davis says MPs should be given the full legal advice on Theresa May’s Brexit deal because it is “fundamental” to understanding the final deal. Also on this week's podcast Kit Malthouse, the Housing minister, Professor Chris Hanretty from Royal Holloway University, Damian Lyons Lowe and Dr Isabel Taylor from polling agency, Survation - plus The Telegraph’s Political Editor Gordon Rayner tells the podcast what the hell is going on in the fast-moving world of Brexit.
The former Brexit Secretary on his Communist grandfather, how sugar turned him into a Eurosceptic and why he blames Philip Hammond for problems in the Brexit negotiations.
Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to rumble? Today on Chopper's Brexit Podcast we present a Brexit grapple-thon. In the red corner, we have 'Mr Brexit' himself, Nigel Farage and in the blue corner, it's none other than 'Mr Re-main man', Andrew Adonis. The gloves are off as the two thrash it out over the key issues facing the UK as it leaves the European Union. Expect customs union clashes and Irish border blows. Seconds out - round one! Also on the podcast: Chopper quizzes Brexit Secretary, Dominic Raab after his speech outlining the government's plans for a no-deal scenario, musician Matthew Herbert tells us about his Brexit Big Band project and the Telegraph's Brexit team, Asa Bennett and James Rothwell perform their finest Brexit limericks.
The leave campaign, backed by new donations from Conservative donors, is to be relaunched in a new 'Battle for Britain' amid concern the UK won't leave the European Union as planned next March. Speaking to this week's Chopper's Brexit Podcast property millionaire Richard Tice and former British Chambers of Commerce director general John Longworth reveal they're restarting the Leave Means Leave campaign in a bid to 'save Brexit'. Also on the guest-list are Stewart Jackson, former Chief of Staff to ex-Brexit Secretary, David Davis; Eloise Todd, chief executive of campaign group Best for Britain; veteran pollster Peter Kellner; and Derek J Taylor, author of book, Fayke Newes, plus expert analysis from The Daily Telegraph's Europe Editor, Peter Foster and Brexit Commissioning Editor, Asa Bennett, who returns to the podcast by popular demand with some good news #despiteBrexit.
Dominic Raab, the recently appointed Brexit Secretary has been in Brussels this week - his first visit since replacing David Davis, who resigned after the cabinet had apparently agreed on a document that represented a UK proposal for its future relationship with Brussels. The Chequers document was the basis for the White Paper presented by the government last week, but the White Paper was undermined almost immediately by two days of dramatic interventions in parliament. So is what was agreed at Chequers really the basis of the UK's negotiating position? David Aaronovitch discusses this week's political and technical developments.CONTRIBUTORSAdrian Wooldridge, political editor of The Economist and author of the Bagehot columnJill Rutter, former Treasury and Number 10 civil servant and now programme director at the Institute of GovernmentPatrick Smith, Europe editor of the Irish Times
STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING. The Brexit Secretary has resigned. Just when we thought it was going to be a quiet week, too... So tune in to hear us chat about the implications of the resignation and what the new appointment means. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Theresa May should put a “no deal option on the table” because none of her ideas to leave the customs union “inspire confidence”, a former Brexit minister has said. David Jones MP, who was Exiting the European Union minister from 2016 to 2017, said he thought Britain would be better off quitting the EU and trading on “World Trade Organisation terms”. The Prime Minister and her Cabinet Brexit sub-committee are due to decide next week on whether to collect tariffs for the EU after Brexit or use a combination of technology and goodwill to limit the impact of checks on trade once Britain quits the customs union after the UK leaves the EU next March. Mr Jones told Chopper’s Brexit Podcast: “I think that really the no deal option needs to be put on the table again by the Government because it would be extremely worrying for the Irish republic if that were to be the outcome. “At the moment we have got all sorts of ideas being put forward none of them which inspire confidence and I think that we do have to talk in serious terms about other arrangements.” Also on the podcast, Liz Truss, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said that the Tories had to become a “positive optimistic party that does have a sense of humour” to beat Labour at the polls. She said ministers should “talk about money, success, aspiration. Talk about how things in this country are getting better. “We are seeing real wages rising this week, company investment going up. We need to get that message across. “The other great thing about being a Tory and one of the reasons why I joined the party is that it has got a sense of humour. “The Labour party is po-faced, humourless, hat-wearing … there is something deeply negative when you look at the Labour benches and you see their Eeyore faces – that everything is going to the dogs. “We need to be the positive optimistic party that does have a sense of humour and can take the mick of ourselves because everybody else does.” Chris Skidmore, the Tory vice chairman for policy, also told the podcast that the party had to “reset the button” and “detoxify” policy on immigration, although he was against an amnesty for illegal immigrants in the UK. He said: “I disagree with the idea of an amnesty – I think that is unfair on people who have gone through the legitimate route of getting British citizenship and also it would be a free pass for traffickers. “But when it comes to looking at immigration, Brexit provides us with a great opportunity to reset the button… “Actually immigration predominantly should be about what you contribute, what you give and for people coming to this country, working hard in areas where we need that work to take place, they should be rewarded with British citizenship over a period of time. “Absolutely we should be looking for the future, trying to detoxify immigration so that it becomes about not pressure on public services and education but so we can say people who have come to this country have earned their right to be here. They have worked hard they have paid their taxes.” Guests on today's Chopper’s Brexit Podcast are Liz Truss MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury; Sir Keir Starmer MP, shadow Brexit Secretary; David Jones MP, former Brexit minister; Chris Skidmore MP, Conservative party vice chairman for policy; Tory MP Bim Afolami; Giles Kenningham, former Conservative party head of communications; and Joe Twyman, the veteran pollster.
Andrew Neil interviews David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, on what to expect in the next year of Brexit, and beyond. Brought to you from Spectator Events.
He's been called the government's "real Mr Brexit", but is little known outside Whitehall. Mark Coles asks who is Oliver Robbins, the Prime Minister's right hand man for the Brexit negotiations? In the last few months Robbins' role has grown, taking the lead on negotiations with Brussels often without the Brexit Secretary, David Davis. This has led some to question whether a senior civil servant should be given so much power. He had a meteoric rise, becoming Tony Blair's Principal Private Secretary, the most senior civil servant at Number 10, aged only 31. He is almost universally admired by those who've come across him for being able to distil huge amounts of information quickly, keeping calm under pressure, and having a sense of humour. He is popular in Brussels, where his interlocutors appreciate that he is straight with them, and that he "doesn't lie". The consummate mandarin and public servant, not even long-term friends know where he actually stands on politics or Brexit. And he's managed to keep a low profile, despite his role. Producer: Arlene Gregorius.
The government has just two years for what David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, is calling ‘the most important negotiation for this country for a generation' – as well as an election round the corner. But what does Brexit mean for those on the other side of the negotiating table? With Daniel Hannan, Radek Sikorski, Vicky Ford, Thomas Kielinger, and Christine Ockrent. Presented by Andrew Neil.