Podcasts about british politics

Is this the end of Britain's two-party system? How has Reform brought together seemingly contradictory left- and right-wing ideas? Why do they think that we should get used to climate change instead of trying to fix it?The world has seemingly grown tired of liberal ideas, and the populist right is in the ascendant. They are winning elections, leading polls, and gaining political influence everywhere from the US to Italy, Argentina, France, Germany, and the UK. Join the next most powerful man in Reform UK after Nigel Farage, Deputy Leader Richard Tice, as he argues that the renewal of right-wing thinking and common-sense ideas will continue to reshape and transform global politics for the next century. Don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BRITAIN'S GEORGE FLOYD MOMENT? The Nowak Verdict & Two-Tier Justice #HenryNowak #TwoTierPolicing #JonGaunt #CommonSense #JusticeForHenry #UKPolitics "Justice must be blind—but in modern Britain, it feels like the authorities have their eyes wide shut. Tonight, I'm reacting LIVE to the verdict in the tragic case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. This is the moment where 'woke' policing and political correctness finally hit a breaking point. While a young man lay dying on the floor, it appears the police on the scene chose to believe the attacker over the victim. Why? If the roles were reversed, we know exactly what the reaction would be. Keir Starmer would be front and centre on our TV screens. So why the silence now? I'm asking the tough questions: Why isn't this being treated as Britain's George Floyd moment? When did 'common sense' leave the building at Scotland Yard? Why aren't senior cops and politicians being held to account for this failure? Justice without fear or favour is the bedrock of our society, but right now, it feels like we have a two-tier system that is failing the very people it's supposed to protect. It's time to stop the hand-wringing and start demanding answers. Join the conversation and tell me what YOU think. Has fairness left the building? #HenryNowak #TwoTierPolicing #JonGaunt #CommonSense #JusticeForHenry #UKPolitics Henry Nowak, Jon Gaunt, Two-Tier Policing, Two-Tier Justice, Keir Starmer, Common Sense, UK Justice System, Police Accountability, Scotland Yard, George Floyd Moment, British Politics, Justice for Henry, Reform UK, Talk Radio, UK News #HenryNowak #JonGaunt #TwoTierPolicing #TwoTierJustice #KeirStarmer #CommonSense #UKJustice #PoliceAccountability #ScotlandYard #GeorgeFloydMoment #UKPolitics #JusticeForHenry #ReformUK #TalkRadio #UKNews This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

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Send us Fan MailA well known brand drops into my inbox, praises my TikTok, then asks for a full video turnaround within hours and never once mentions payment. That one email opens a bigger conversation about workplace boundaries, self-worth, and why I refuse to build any part of my life on “maybe there'll be future work”. If you are a content creator, freelancer, or employee who is tired of being squeezed for more while being offered less, you will recognise the pattern instantly. We talk rates, budgets, scope, urgency fees, and why milestone payments matter when brands want to use your assets for months. Then we take it into the workplace, where negotiation is not just about money, it is about power. I share how I approach non-negotiables, from day rate to travel to office attendance, and why I would rather turn down a role than accept terms that guarantee disrespect later. We also sit with a line that hit hard: “The workplace loves Black women's resilience, just not our boundaries.” We unpack how resilience gets weaponised into over performance, emotional labour, and silence, and how to make resilience work for us instead of against us. From there, we zoom out to the UK mood after the local elections and the rise of Reform UK, looking at why people vote from pain when rent, bills, wages and NHS access feel broken. We touch on immigration rhetoric, the European Convention on Human Rights, indefinite leave to remain, and the danger of making rights conditional. Finally, we lighten the angle without losing the depth, using the AP x Swatch collaboration to explore luxury marketing psychology, aspiration culture, and why “access” sells even during a cost of living crisis. If this conversation sharpens your thinking, subscribe, share it with someone who needs firmer boundaries, and leave a review so more people can find Toya Talks.Sponsorships - Email me:  hello@toyatalks.comTikTok:  toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talkshttps://toyatalks.com/Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic StarStationary Company: Sistah ScribbleInstagram: @sistahscribbleWebsite: www.sistahscribble.com Email: hello@sistahscribble.com

It has been a seismic week in British politics. The two-party system has collapsed. Keir Starmer is digging in at Downing Street, while Labour leadership contenders line up outside, and Reform clouds gather overhead. Now: the most important by-election in more than a century looms. How did we get here? And what happens next? On this week's Downstream, Aaron Bastani is joined by James Butler, contributing editor at the London Review of Books and co-founder of Novara Media, to make sense of the paradigm shift underway in British politics. How has first past the post, long promoted as a source of political stability, become the background for systemic chaos? Why is there such a democratic deficit in Britain, and what can be done about it? Have two lost decades on the economy simply killed both historic parties? And where should progressives position themselves, as we now begin the slow march towards the final general election of the 2020s?

Show NotesOrder "Offensive Christianity" here - https://offensivechristianitybook.com/jchasedavis.comSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisGo to ionlayer.com and use code FPT to get $100 off your first kit.Seven Titans Jeans - https://seven-titans.com/discount/PROOFLegacy Profits Club - https://www.skool.com/legacyprofitscl...Connor Tomlinson on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ConnorTomlinsonConnor Tomlinson on Substack - https://connortomlinson.substack.com/Follow Connor on X - https://x.com/con_tomlinsonSummaryIs Britain finished, or is it finally waking up? Chase sits down with Connor Tomlinson — British commentator, writer, and former Lotus Eaters host — for a wide-ranging conversation on the collapse of the United Kingdom and the political insurgency rising to meet it. They cover Connor's path from Catholic revert and university free-speech fighter to independent commentator, the dilapidated state of British towns and the NHS, the demographic catastrophe of the Boris wave, and the Pakistani grooming gangs scandal that the state spent decades covering up. Then they dig into the recent local elections, the difference between Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain, why Keir Starmer is the most hated prime minister on record but refuses to leave, the House of Lords, and whether the King could actually do anything to save the country. If you want to understand what's happening across the pond and why Connor is more bullish on Britain than he is on America stick around to the end of the show. Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

In our latest podcast, our team discusses this week's failed coup against Keir Starmer amidst a total lack of alternative agendas.

The Palace of Westminster is one of the world's most recognisable historic buildings and the home of the UK parliament. Yet much of the estate is in urgent need of repair. While debates over how to approach the Restoration and Renewal programme have continued for over a decade, other countries have already moved ahead: Austria has completed the renovation of its parliament, and Canada's is well underway. In February, the Restoration and Renewal Client Board set out updated costings and recommended two possible paths forward – full decant or enhanced maintenance and improvement. Parliament is expected to debate the Client Board's report in the coming weeks. With the stage now set for parliament to embark on a project that will not only safeguard this historic landmark but also reimagine it for future generations, this IfG event explored lessons from other international projects, and discuss what the Restoration and Renewal programme could mean for parliament, industry and the wider public. To discuss all this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Jennifer Garrett, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Parliamentary Precinct Branch of the Government of Canada (joining remotely) Dr Alexandra Meakin, Lecturer in British Politics at the University of Leeds Jack Pringle, Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Nick Smith MP, Chair of the House of Commons Administration Committee The event was chaired by Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank RIBA for kindly supporting this event.

The Palace of Westminster is one of the world's most recognisable historic buildings and the home of the UK parliament. Yet much of the estate is in urgent need of repair. While debates over how to approach the Restoration and Renewal programme have continued for over a decade, other countries have already moved ahead: Austria has completed the renovation of its parliament, and Canada's is well underway. In February, the Restoration and Renewal Client Board set out updated costings and recommended two possible paths forward – full decant or enhanced maintenance and improvement. Parliament is expected to debate the Client Board's report in the coming weeks. With the stage now set for parliament to embark on a project that will not only safeguard this historic landmark but also reimagine it for future generations, this IfG event explored lessons from other international projects, and discuss what the Restoration and Renewal programme could mean for parliament, industry and the wider public. To discuss all this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Jennifer Garrett, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Parliamentary Precinct Branch of the Government of Canada (joining remotely) Dr Alexandra Meakin, Lecturer in British Politics at the University of Leeds Jack Pringle, Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Nick Smith MP, Chair of the House of Commons Administration Committee The event was chaired by Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank RIBA for kindly supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

STARMER is TOAST Now we need GENERAL ELECTION not a CORONATION  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE #GeneralElectionNow #GordonBrown #LabourLosses #UKPolitics  STARMER IS TOAST! The local elections were a bloodbath, and now a desperate Keir Starmer is reaching into the political graveyard to bring back Gordon Brown. Is this a joke? We're talking about the man who sold our gold at the bottom of the market! In this live show, Jon Gaunt exposes the "drowning man" tactics of a Prime Minister who has lost the dressing room and the country. 30 of his own MPs want him gone, but instead of giving US a say, they're planning a backroom coronation.]  WE NEED A GENERAL ELECTION NOW! Join the conversation LIVE: Why the local election results prove Starmer is finished. The Gordon Brown "resurrection" – desperation or delusion? Why a "Coronation" is a slap in the face to British democracy.  Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell icon to stay "unfiltered" with Jon Gaunt TV.  Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, LIVE, Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown, General Election Now, Starmer is Toast, Local Election Results, Labour Party, Political Analysis, UK Politics, Breaking News, Two-Tier Justice, Gordon Brown Gold, Starmer Resignation, Snap Election, Tabloid Style, Straight Talk, Unfiltered, British Politics  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE #StarmerIsToast #GeneralElectionNow #GordonBrown #LabourLosses #UKPolitics #LocalElections #StarmerMustGo #BreakingNews #PoliticalRant #Unfiltered #BritishNews #electionnow  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Labour is losing heavily to Reform UK in areas once considered the party's heartlands - what Nigel Farage calls a “truly historic shift” in British politics.Keir Starmer says he won't leave and plunge the party into chaos - but will it be up to him?Carolyn Quinn unpacks the politics of the day with Will Lloyd and Alys Denby. Plus: Shadow Minister Victoria Atkins and Reform UK's London Assembly leader, Alex Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SACK STARMER THE TRAITOR! Use Your Local Vote To Stop Him Now  #SackStarmer #LocalElections #JonGauntTV #StarmerOut #PoliticsLive #UKNews  The clock is ticking, and the British public has had enough! Keir Starmer has betrayed this country, turned his back on the working class, and presided over absolute chaos.  But this Thursday, YOU have the power to send him a message he can't ignore. In this live show, Jon Gaunt exposes the true scale of the Starmer betrayal—from the border shambles to the total disregard for national pride. We're treating these local elections like a General Election. It's time to stop the rot. It's time to sack the traitor. He must be totally thrashed and humiliated on Thursday and EVERY VOTE COUNTS!  Don't just sit there—get involved! VOTE: Use your ballot on Thursday to say "NO MORE." JOIN THE DEBATE: Tell us why you're voting him out in the comments below.  SHARE: Get this stream out to everyone who cares about the future of the UK.  #SackStarmer #LocalElections #JonGauntTV #StarmerOut #PoliticsLive #UKNews  Jon Gaunt, JonGauntTV, live, Sack Starmer, Starmer Traitor, Local Elections, Vote Starmer Out, Keir Starmer, UK Politics, Starmer Betrayal, British Politics, Stop Starmer, Jon Gaunt TV, Political Commentary, General Election, Sack the Traitor  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #live #SackStarmer #StarmerTraitor #LocalElections #VoteStarmerOut #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #StarmerBetrayal #BritishPolitics #StopStarmer #JonGauntTV #PoliticalCommentary #GeneralElection #SackTheTraitor  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing his biggest test yet as the UK heads to the polls on Thursday for local elections. Voters in England will be charged with picking their local councillors, while in Scotland and Wales, representatives of the devolved parliaments will be elected. Polls are already predicting the ruling Labour Party will suffer its worst results in decades, with Reform UK and the Green Party expected to make gains. We look ahead to the vote with Colm Murphy, senior lecturer in British politics at Queen Mary University. 

The two-party system has defined British politics for centuries, but the status quo is under attack from Nigel Farage's Reform UK and an insurgent Green party – both looking to clean up in the local elections on 7 May. This week Aaron Bastani speaks to economist James Meadway about the disruptive new progressive party on the block. Meadway was an economic advisor to John McDonnell during Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of Labour, and is now chief economist of Verdant, a new think tank set up to craft the Green party's strategy for 2029. But who are the Greens? What is their vision for Britain? How can they build a broad coalition of voters, big enough to win elections? And what mistakes can Zack Polanski learn from the Corbyn era? Help us build people-powered media: https://novara.media/support

The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts features the authors of a great new book, Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain. Sara Hobolt and James Tilley discuss how the Brexit referendum was the trigger for new political identities, identities which have persisted. We also discuss their surprising finding about the role for social media in forging anti-Brexit identities, as well as lessons from their research for pro-European campaigners. Show notes Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain by Sara Hobolt and James Tilley: Waterstones / Amazon / Bookshop (independent bookshops). The previous episodes with the authors of Brexitland: Maria Sobolewska and Rob Ford. Brexitland: Identity, Diversity and the Reshaping of British Politics by Maria Sobolewska and Rob Ford: Waterstones / Amazon / Bookshop (independent bookshops) Sara Hobolt on Bluesky. Theme tune by Hugo Lee. New to listening to podcasts? Here are some tips on how to listen to podcasts. Check out some of this show's most popular previous episodes. Note: Links to books are affiliate links that generate a commission on sales made.

A decade and a half ago, the British far right was a fringe concern. But since then, the ruling party – whether it be The Conservatives or Labour – has played into their hands over and over again. Whether through appeasement or ineptitude, more than a decade of rightward drift has put Reform within reach of Downing Street. Can anyone stop them? Is anyone actually in control? Or are the emotional forces that the far right have unleashed in the UK now too powerful for them to rein in? Daniel Trilling is the author of If We Tolerate This: How the British Establishment Made the Far Right Respectable. He argues that to understand the ever-worsening political state of Britain, we have to look not just to the far right themselves, but to the systems of establishment power that have enabled them. Do Your Own Research is a new show from Novara Media about the systems that make the modern world possible. Music by Iglooghost.

STARMER is FINISHED - Here's WHY! JON GAUNT LIVE #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LocalElections #StarmerFinished #May7 Keir Starmer is running scared! Today, he's using a desperate 3-line whip to force his party to vote against an investigation into his own conduct. It's a total stitch-up, but the British public can see right through this "complete cobblers." Join Jon Gaunt LIVE this afternoon as he breaks down why this move proves the walls are closing in on the Labour leader. With the local elections on May 7 fast approaching, ordinary people are ready to send a clear message. It's not just about giving him a "bloody nose"—voters are lining up to give Starmer a real kick in the ballots! Don't miss Jon's unfiltered take on the political elite vs. the real world. Get involved in the live chat and let us know: is Starmer finally finished?  #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LocalElections #StarmerFinished #LabourParty #3LineWhip #PoliticsLive #BritishPolitics #May7 Jon Gaunt, jongauntTV, Keir Starmer, UK Politics, Local Elections, Starmer Finished, Labour Party, 3 line whip, Politics Live, British Politics, May 7, Starmer, Political Commentary This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Keir Starmer is facing intensifying calls to resign as a political scandal deepens around his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite serious concerns raised during the security vetting process. The controversy centers on revelations that Mandelson failed key vetting checks tied in part to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about judgment, oversight, and whether warnings were ignored or overridden. Starmer has acknowledged the appointment was a mistake but maintains he was not informed of the failed vetting at the time, a claim that critics—both political opponents and figures within his own party—have openly challenged.The growing pressure is not just about the appointment itself, but about credibility and accountability. Critics argue that either Starmer knew about the risks and proceeded anyway, or he failed to maintain control over a critical national security decision—both scenarios fueling demands for his resignation. The issue has been compounded by internal turmoil, including firings, conflicting testimony from officials, and broader political setbacks facing his government. With elections looming and party support showing signs of strain, the scandal has evolved into a direct threat to his leadership, with opponents framing it as a defining test of trust and competence at the highest level of government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Why U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Facing Growing Calls to Resign

Keir Starmer is facing intensifying calls to resign as a political scandal deepens around his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite serious concerns raised during the security vetting process. The controversy centers on revelations that Mandelson failed key vetting checks tied in part to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about judgment, oversight, and whether warnings were ignored or overridden. Starmer has acknowledged the appointment was a mistake but maintains he was not informed of the failed vetting at the time, a claim that critics—both political opponents and figures within his own party—have openly challenged.The growing pressure is not just about the appointment itself, but about credibility and accountability. Critics argue that either Starmer knew about the risks and proceeded anyway, or he failed to maintain control over a critical national security decision—both scenarios fueling demands for his resignation. The issue has been compounded by internal turmoil, including firings, conflicting testimony from officials, and broader political setbacks facing his government. With elections looming and party support showing signs of strain, the scandal has evolved into a direct threat to his leadership, with opponents framing it as a defining test of trust and competence at the highest level of government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Why U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Facing Growing Calls to ResignBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Keir Starmer is facing intensifying calls to resign as a political scandal deepens around his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite serious concerns raised during the security vetting process. The controversy centers on revelations that Mandelson failed key vetting checks tied in part to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about judgment, oversight, and whether warnings were ignored or overridden. Starmer has acknowledged the appointment was a mistake but maintains he was not informed of the failed vetting at the time, a claim that critics—both political opponents and figures within his own party—have openly challenged.The growing pressure is not just about the appointment itself, but about credibility and accountability. Critics argue that either Starmer knew about the risks and proceeded anyway, or he failed to maintain control over a critical national security decision—both scenarios fueling demands for his resignation. The issue has been compounded by internal turmoil, including firings, conflicting testimony from officials, and broader political setbacks facing his government. With elections looming and party support showing signs of strain, the scandal has evolved into a direct threat to his leadership, with opponents framing it as a defining test of trust and competence at the highest level of government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Why U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Facing Growing Calls to ResignBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

IS STARMER A LIAR OR JUST INCOMPETENT? JON GAUNT LIVE  #Starmer #NationalSecurity #LabourBetrayal #JonGauntTV #UKPolitics #Mandelson  Join Jon Gaunt LIVE as we expose the total, unmitigated chaos rotting the heart of this government. This isn't just about Keir Starmer's "bad judgement" or Peter Mandelson's dodgy vetting—this is a NATIONAL SECURITY CRISIS.  How can we trust a man to protect our borders and our streets when he can't even tell the truth about who he's putting in power? This week, the walls are finally closing in: TOMORROW: Starmer is hauled into the Commons. He's got to explain the unexplainable. Will he lie to the House again? TUESDAY: Olly Robbins—the man who sold out Brexit—faces the committee. What are they hiding? WEDNESDAY: PMQs. The weekly circus where Starmer waffles while the country burns.  You are already calling it: you're telling me he's a "traitor," a "puppet for the WEF," and "dangerously out of his depth." You've said he's "stripping out every mechanism of accountability" while our national defence collapses. Is he a serial liar or just a total incompetent who's putting us all at risk? YOU DECIDE. Get in the chat, hit that like button, and let's tell it like it is. This is the only place for the real truth. Jon Gaunt, JongauntTV, Keir Starmer, Keir Starmer Liar, Starmer Incompetent, National Security UK, Labour Party Chaos, Peter Mandelson, Olly Robbins, PMQs, House of Commons, British Politics, UK Government Crisis, Political Accountability, Brexit Betrayal, Fall Guy, Security Risk UK, Freedom of Speech, UK Current Affairs, Live Political Debate  #JonGaunt #JongauntTV #Starmer #LabourChaos #NationalSecurity #OllyRobbins #Mandelson #UKPolitics #PMQs #LiarOrIncompetent #PoliticsLive #BritishGovernment #Commons #SecurityRisk #FallGuy #truthseekers  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

6. Fragmentation of British PoliticsGuest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable analyzes the fragmentation within the UK's Labor majority and the emergence of the Green Party. Polling suggests voters are divided among tactical coalitions, making leadership challenges difficult for Prime Minister Starmer. (6)1866 PERU IRONCLADS

In this Q&A episode, Mike takes on some of the biggest questions shaping UK politics right now.We get into the rise of figures like Zohran Mamdani and Peter Mandelson, unpack what's really happening ahead of the May elections, and ask whether the growth of Reform UK and the Green Party signals a deeper shift in British political identity.Is this just another political cycle, or are we watching something more fundamental unfold?This episode is part analysis, part reflection, and part reality check. If you're trying to make sense of where the UK is heading, this is one to watch.Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Where do you think British politics is going?Subscribe for more conversations that cut through the noise.

It is undoubtable that – under the leadership of Zack Polanski – the Green Party have soared to new heights. Having won their first parliamentary by-election in February, polls consistently show them as a force to be reckoned with on the left of British politics. Much of their success has come at the detriment of Labour, with disgruntled further-left progressive voices opting to vote Green. This, though, is a brand of eco-populism that comes at the expense of the Green Party's roots, or so argues Angus Colwell in the Spectator's cover article this week. Have the Greens ceded the issue of the environment? For this week's Edition, host William Moore is joined by Angus, the Spectator's daily newsletter editor, Life columnist Rachel Johnson and the politics editor of Politics Joe, Ava-Santina Evans. From Nato to nuclear energy, Gaza to trans rights, they discuss whether the Green Party are now guilty of the 'omnicause'; how knowing a person's stance on one subject shouldn't mean their stance on other subjects is obvious. Plus: how much religion is acceptable in public life? The group discuss shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy's recent criticism of the Muslim public prayer at Trafalgar Square. Was Timothy right to say it was an 'act of domination'? Are the Conservatives trying to 'out-Reform Reform' on Islam and extremism? And how do we balance freedom of expression with freedom of religion?Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Westminster rolls into recess, host Sascha O'Sullivan looks at some of the problems which bedevil SW1 from voter disengagement to constant reshuffles to find out if political systems from Australia to Italy might have the solutions. Sascha speaks to Australian-raised Labour MP Lauren Edwards about the push for compulsory voting here in Britain and how it makes Australians more involved in the democratic processes which run their country. Italian journalist Marco Varvello explains the polling ban in Italy which makes it illegal to forecast the result 15 days before an election. Mark Paul, London correspondent for the Irish Times, gives Sascha the run-down on citizens assemblies which might be trialled in the UK on digital ID, but have been used in Ireland for decades now. And Jack Blanchard, managing editor and author of POLITICO's Playbook in the US, reflects on how an American-style Cabinet prevents the reshuffles British politics is so accustomed to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is undoubtable that – under the leadership of Zack Polanski – the Green Party have soared to new heights. Having won their first parliamentary by-election in February, polls consistently show them as a force to be reckoned with on the left of British politics. Much of their success has come at the detriment of Labour, with disgruntled further-left progressive voices opting to vote Green. This, though, is a brand of eco-populism that comes at the expense of the Green Party's roots, or so argues Angus Colwell in the Spectator's cover article this week. Have the Greens ceded the issue of the environment? For this week's Edition, host William Moore is joined by Angus, the Spectator's daily newsletter editor, Life columnist Rachel Johnson and the politics editor of Politics Joe, Ava-Santina Evans. From Nato to nuclear energy, Gaza to trans rights, they discuss whether the Green Party are now guilty of the 'omnicause'; how knowing a person's stance on one subject shouldn't mean their stance on other subjects is obvious. Plus: how much religion is acceptable in public life? The group discuss shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy's recent criticism of the Muslim public prayer at Trafalgar Square. Was Timothy right to say it was an 'act of domination'? Are the Conservatives trying to 'out-Reform Reform' on Islam and extremism? And how do we balance freedom of expression with freedom of religion?Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textThe news cycle is screaming, the cost of living is climbing, and somehow we are still expected to perform at full capacity. I sit with that tension out loud, starting with the fear and uncertainty around the Iran conflict, the way power plays get framed, and how ordinary people end up carrying the fallout through stress, disruption and constant unease.Then I bring it back home to what real life looks like behind the scenes: motherhood that is beautiful and confronting, grief that does not wait for a convenient moment, and the quiet work of reparenting yourself while raising a child. I share the idea that happiness is not a fixed personality trait but pockets of happiness you build, protect and repeat, especially when the world feels heavy.From there we go deep on workplace mediocrity and why Black women often do not get to be average. We talk competence threat, the exhaustion of doing strategic labour for rooms that resist raised standards, and the hard truth that you cannot shrink your competence to make other people comfortable. I also unpack what's happening with Black-owned businesses like Hanifa and Plantmade, the reality of cash flow, pre-orders and infrastructure, and why communication is not optional when customer trust is on the line.If you want honest commentary on work, money, culture and how to stay grounded while still moving forward, press play. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Sponsorships - Email me:  hello@toyatalks.comTikTok:  toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talkshttps://toyatalks.com/Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic StarStationary Company: Sistah ScribbleInstagram: @sistahscribbleWebsite: www.sistahscribble.com Email: hello@sistahscribble.com

### 10. Joseph Sternberg: BritishPolitical Realignment Joseph Sternberg analyzes the fragmentation of Britishpolitics, highlighting the rise of the Greens. He notes their socialist economic platform and foreign policy ideas designed to attract specific voter demographics in the northwest districts. (11)1951 TEHRAN

We're looking at the implications of the American-Israeli attacks on Iran for British politics - has the prime minister been constrained by a near-religious belief in international law, by cabinet divisions, or by party politics?We also discuss whether the Green Party's bounce in the polls can be sustained, and whether Labour's new migration policy shows the party has made a decisive strategic choice.Send your questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the end, it was not even that close. The Green party has stormed to victory in Gorton and Denton, winning their first ever parliamentary by-election by more than 4,000 votes. The result changes everything: the Lib Dems are no longer the party of the protest vote; Reform's tanks are parked on Labour's lawn; the left has split; and the Tories are nowhere to be seen. The era of two-party politics is well and truly over, and this morning's result could well be remembered as the moment when that became glaringly apparent. Where do we go from here? James Heale and Tim Shipman discuss with pollster Luke Tryl. Produced by Megan McElroy and Oscar Edmondson. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calls have intensified for the British Prime Minister, Kier Starmer to resign amid the fallout from the revelations contained in the Epstein files. With the Leader of the Scottish labour party Anas Sarwar, calling for him to step down.Kier Starmer apologized for believing Peter Mandelson's “lies” and his decision to appoint him to the role of Britain's ambassador to the US,Joining Shane with the latest news from the Epstein Files and the fallout it having in British Politics was London based Journalist, Vincent McAviney

Labour Party's Peter Mandelson is facing a potential criminal investigation following new revelations about his association with Jeffery Epstein. For the latest Gary Gibbons, Channel 4 Political Editor.

Today, Stephen introduces a bonus episode from the podcast English Learning for Curious Minds.You can listen to all episodes by searching in your podcast app for English Learning for Curious Minds or go to www.leonardoenglish.comThe transcript for this episode is here.----------------------------British politics can feel confusing, with a king, a Prime Minister, and noisy debates in an old building. This episode explains how the system works, from Parliament and voting to why two parties have ruled for so long.

Keir Starmer is historically unpopular. When he entered Downing Street, his approval rating stood around +10%. Now? The Prime Minister languishes around -50%. It's the steepest drop in support for any governing party still in its infancy. 8 out of 10 people say that Britain is getting worse as a place to live under Labour's watch. One poll conducted towards the end of last year suggested that even Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had more public confidence than Keir Starmer's government. What on earth is going on? What explains such an instant - and decisive - turn in public mood away from a party and a Prime Minister elected in a landslide? As the Andy Burnham saga has illustrated this week, questions around Keir Starmer's authority seem a permanent feature of the news agenda. Was it always this way? Or is there something new, something unique, to Britain and British politics in 2026? David Runciman is a professor, an author, and host of the Past Present Future podcast. He is one of Britain's leading thinkers on democracy, power and the state. His book, 'How Democracy Ends', observed the new threats to our political model and honed in on the very modern rot inside the representative democracy of the twenty first century. Lewis paid him a visit - at his home in Cambridge - for a conversation about whether politics here is now ungovernable, whether political authority is now impossible to maintain, and whether democracy itself is indeed coming to an end.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

 British politics can feel confusing, with a king, a Prime Minister, and noisy debates in an old building.  This episode explains how the system works, from Parliament and voting to why two parties have ruled for so long.  Magna Carta and early Parliament shaped British politics. Westminster: Parliament's home with Commons and Lords. Parliament: Commons of elected MPs, Lords of appointed members. Monarch's role: ceremonial, appoints PM, opens Parliament. Voting system: constituencies and First Past the Post. Two-party dominance challenged by rising Reform party. Forming governments, general elections, choosing the Prime Minister. MPs' duties, constituency work, and Prime Minister's Questions. Leadership contests and votes of no confidence. Devolution: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland; West Lothian Question. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/guide-british-politics ---You might like:

Reform UK or Recycle UK? Farage's Tory Problem  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #ReformUK #NigelFarage #SuellaBraverman  IS REFORM UK NOW "RECYCLE UK"? | Farage, Braverman & The Tory Takeover? LIVE  Is Reform UK becoming a refuge for failed Conservatives? After Suella Braverman's defection, people are asking a brutal question — is Nigel Farage building a real alternative government… or just rebranding the Tory party?

With the Conservatives on watch for further defectors, academic Richard Johnson and Conservative peer Danny Finkelstein join James Heale to discuss whether British politics rewards traitors or faithfuls. Richard points out that often personal success is dependent on whether the party goes on to be a major or minor player in British politics; Winston Churchill and Shaun Woodward fared better, while Shirley Williams and Mark Reckless had less success. Danny – whose political career began with the SDP in the 1980s – also takes us through his personal experience and the challenges of defecting, from ideology and demography to the perception of betrayal. How fundamental is the shift taking place in British politics?Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Conservatives on watch for further defectors, academic Richard Johnson and Conservative peer Danny Finkelstein join James Heale to discuss whether British politics rewards traitors or faithfuls. Richard points out that often personal success is dependent on whether the party goes on to be a major or minor player in British politics; Winston Churchill and Shaun Woodward fared better, while Shirley Williams and Mark Reckless had less success. Danny – whose political career began with the SDP in the 1980s – also takes us through his personal experience and the challenges of defecting, from ideology and demography to the perception of betrayal. How fundamental is the shift taking place in British politics?Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Daniel Pitt and his imposing mustache joins Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis to explore the similarities and differences between American and British conservatism, proto-Burkean "conservative" thinkers, Pitt's personal relationship with Sir Roger Scruton, and the importance of unchosen obligations in a free society, all offered up in a wonderfully meandering conversation that nonetheless stays within the broader parameters of some conceivable structure analogous to the conservative vision of ordered liberty.  Undoubtedly, Michael Oakeshott would have been proud.   About Daniel Pitt Dr. Daniel Pitt is an honorary research fellow at the University of Buckingham and is also a member of the Centre for British Politics at the University of Hull.  He was a former graduate student of Sir Roger Scruton and the co-editor of Intellectual Conservatism: From Burke to Scruton.  You can follow Daniel on Twitter @DanJTPitt  

This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference. A preview of the issues at stake in the hugely significant elections taking place across the UK in May 2026. Kezia Dugdale, former Leader of the Scottish Labour Party and Associate Director of the Centre for Public Policy Guto Harri, broadcaster and former No.10 Director of Communications Akash Paun, Programme Director (Devolution) at the Institute for Government Luke Tryl, Director of More in Common This session was chaired by Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for supporting this event.

After ‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' on October 7th, a specific narrative quickly emerged and pervaded the entire Western mainstream media. Namely, that unprecedented horrors were committed against the state of Israel and that whatever way it responded was justified. Any deviation from this narrative was quickly shut down. In the intervening years, the British state has […]

It's one of our favorite episodes of the year! Cole and Terry discuss their favorite books from 2025 and a few for next year as well.  Let us know your favorites from this year!   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Best Books of 2025 03:02 Reflections on Reading Habits 05:56 Exploring Hasidic Judaism 08:46 Navigating Technology in Parenting 12:06 Christian Perspectives on Parenting 15:06 Art, Beauty, and Christianity 18:01 Insights from Tim Keller 20:51 The Role of Rituals in Life 23:51 Churchill and World War II 27:00 British Politics and John Major 29:53 The Influence of Christianity on Western Values 32:48 The Golden Thread of Western Civilization 36:06 Fiction and Science Fiction Recommendations

What does this year look like for the future of British politics? How is the global order going to be reshaped? And will the power of historical narratives become even stronger this year? Listen as Rory and Alastair answer these questions and more. __________ The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups

Today, Chris is joined by Ailbhe Rea from the New Statesman and Tim Shipman from the Spectator to review the year in politics and hazard a guess at what to expect in 2026.They discuss a shaky year for Keir Starmer's leadership, the (almost) welfare rebellion and the rise of the “funky fringe”. Plus what can this year tell us about next years local elections?You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Chris Mason. It was made by Anna Harris and Miranda Slade. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Warning: this episode contains a use of a racial slur. From the rollback of human rights and Trump's BBC lawsuit to AI slop in politics - what the %@£! was that? Nish and Coco are joined by comedian Shappi Khorsandi and political commentator Jovan Owusu-Nepaul to make sense of the wild year that was.  Labour's first full year in office was marked by u-turns and an inability to use the word ‘genocide' but there were some significant new bills that boosted the rights of renters and employees.  Reform's polling and local election success had mainstream parties running scared - but the reality of actually running stuff may have revealed the party's limits. While Starmer focused on the threat from the right, the left was revitalised by the resurgence of the Greens and the (albeit chaotic) energy of Your Party - can they shift the political dial? As 2025 draws to a close - Nish and Coco hand out some very special awards and can we get a Palestinian lullaby to Christmas No.1? CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS  AURA FRAMES https://www.auraframes.com Code: PSUK CALM calm.com/PTSUK SHOPIFY Shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk GUESTS  Shappi Khorsandi, Comedian Jovan Uwusu-Nepaul, Co-Host of What's Left?  USEFUL LINKS https://togetherforpalestine.bandcamp.com/album/lullaby CREDITS Labour Party/TikTok  Parliament TV Sky News/YouTube   Channel 4 News/YouTube  Channel 4 News/YouTube  BladeoftheSun/X  Shaparak Khorsandi/TikTok The Last Leg/Channel 4 Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg/BBC Basil the Great/X Sky News/YouTube 5 Live/BBC Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comIn this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by Paul Holden to discuss his new book, 'The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, and the Crisis of British Politics.'SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM: https://zeteo.com/subscribeWATCH ‘MEHDI UNFILTERED' ON SUBSTACK: https://zeteo.com/s/mehdi-unfilteredFIND ZETEO:Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_newsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonewsFIND MEHDI:Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasanTwitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan

Paul Needham is CEO of The Infatuation. We chat with him from his office in New York about unhoused Kevin Spacey, Chris's newsletter about Substack, TJ saw Robyn last night, British Politics, we rank all the new markets trying to be Erewhon, the psychology of waiting in line for things, his In N Out order, Iced matcha add banana pudding, elevated small luxuries, why Ojai? Restaurants that "release 12 burgers a night," The River Cafe and Bar Pitti, should restaurants have a phone number in 2025? Chris won't buy a flight on his phone, the current bagel wars, and we go through some of The Infatuation's top restaurants of the year. theinfatuation.com twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British politics feels stalled and the only people benefiting are Farage and the quick-fix demagogues of Reform UK. Why is the debate about our national future frozen and what can we do about it? Special guest Ben Ansell – author of Why Politics Fails – joins us to talk it over. Plus, a But Your Emails special where we answer as many of your questions as is humanly possible. And in the Extra Bit for Patreon people only… where did the obsession with Hallowe'en come from?   ESCAPE ROUTES • Jonn recommends Alan Johnson's memoir This Boy • Ben has been reading the Robert Harris Cicero trilogy. Book One is Imperium • Ros has been reading The Endless Country by Sami Kent • Hannah has been watching The Diplomat on Netflix and listening to Lily Allen's new album • Buy books through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund Oh God What Now? by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. If you want to find out more about Energise Africa and register as an investor, visit energiseafrica.com/ogwn . www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor with Hannah Fearn and Jonn Elledge. Audio Production by: Tom Taylor. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEADLINE: Commodities Rise and UK Flag Controversy: French Weather, Market Trends, and British Politics GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Simon Constable about key commodities like copper up 16% and steel up 15% signaling strong economic demand. Coffee prices remain very high at 52% increase. The conversation addresses French political turmoil, though non-citizens cannot vote. In the UK, the St. George's flag has become highly controversial, viewed by some as associated with racism, unlike the Union Jack. This flag controversy reflects a desire among segments like the white working class to assert English identity. 1913 OXFORD AND THE COTSWOLDS

HEADLINE: Commodities Rise and UK Flag Controversy: French Weather, Market Trends, and British Politics GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Simon Constable about key commodities like copper up 16% and steel up 15% signaling strong economic demand. Coffee prices remain very high at 52% increase. The conversation addresses French political turmoil, though non-citizens cannot vote. In the UK, the St. George's flag has become highly controversial, viewed by some as associated with racism, unlike the Union Jack. This flag controversy reflects a desire among segments like the white working class to assert English identity.