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John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with the London Independent, speaks with Paul Cunningham about the progress of the assisted dying legislation in the UK.
Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle are never far away in Westminster. So how should Keir Starmer approach the delicate task of choosing his top team? The prime minister has to strike a balance between ministers' performance, party management and the government's policy agenda, while being a minister is a job like no other – there are no regular performance reviews, clear handovers or annual appraisals. So how can ministers succeed in government and reach the cabinet table? What skills do they need at each rung of the ministerial ladder? How can backbench MPs prepare to become a minister? And how does the prime minister make decisions about who should serve in government? To explore these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel, including: Kitty Donaldson, Chief Political Commentator at The i Paper Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC, former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Rt Hon James Purnell, CEO of Flint Global and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle are never far away in Westminster. So how should Keir Starmer approach the delicate task of choosing his top team? The prime minister has to strike a balance between ministers' performance, party management and the government's policy agenda, while being a minister is a job like no other – there are no regular performance reviews, clear handovers or annual appraisals. So how can ministers succeed in government and reach the cabinet table? What skills do they need at each rung of the ministerial ladder? How can backbench MPs prepare to become a minister? And how does the prime minister make decisions about who should serve in government? To explore these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel, including: Kitty Donaldson, Chief Political Commentator at the i Paper Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC, former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Rt Hon James Purnell, CEO of Flint Global and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's going on inside Labour? After the prime minister's recent u-turn on winter fuel allowance, a previously fixed policy, and hints of more u-turns to come, it's becoming less and less clear what Labour are offering.A leaked memo implying divisions and unhappiness at the direction of travel means some in the party may be looking at deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, as credible opposition to Keir Starmer. She might also be better placed to take on Nigel Farage. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Patrick Maguire, Chief Political Commentator, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducer: Shabnam GrewalFurther reading:Winter fuel U-turn exposes vacuum at heart of No 10Reform UK local election surge is existential threat to the big twoClips: GBNews, ITV NEWS , SKY NEWS, BBC News, Good Morning Britain , New Statesman, Reform UK Photo: Getty Images Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times; Peter Cardwell, former special advisor to four UK Cabinet Ministers and Chief Political Commentator on the Talk Network
The BBC's Deputy Political Editor, Vicki Young, presents a special programme looking back at the year so far in British politics.To discuss the major political developments of recent months she is joined by the Political Editor of The Daily Telegraph, Ben Riley-Smith, the Chief Political Commentator of The Times, Patrick Maguire, and The Observer columnist and chief leader writer, Sonia Sodha.
Over the past eight years, Sunday Times chief political commentator, Tim Shipman has written the story of British politics. From Brexit to backstops, deals to no deals, political self-harm to prorogation, economic meltdowns to an election. He takes us on a quick tour of the last part of his quartet which has covered our mad political life. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday Times and author of OutHost: Luke JonesClips: Photo: Illustration by Morten Morland. Further listening: Tim Shipman on the tears, plots and mating porcupines of Brexit Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with the UK Independent.
A clear landslide. But underneath, the tectonic plates of British politics are shifting; Labour was punished in a string of seats for its stance on Gaza, while Reform saw MPs elected for the first time, turning a Tory defeat into a catastrophe. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday Times.William Hague, The Story presenter, former leader of the Conservatives.Peter Kellner, Political Journalist and Pollster.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Times Radio, Sky News, Channel 4 News, BBC News, BBC Radio 4.See the UK results in full.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comFind out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Newton Dunn is a presenter, political commentator and writer. He first made his name as an award-winning defence correspondent covering the Iraq and Afghan wars. He went on to be Political Editor of The Sun for 11 years, leading coverage of four general election campaigns and the Brexit referendum, and interviewed seven British Prime Ministers and US President Donald Trump. Moving to broadcast, Tom helped launch Times Radio as the new station's Chief Political Commentator and the presenter of its flagship Sunday morning political programme. He moved to TalkTV on its launch to anchor an hour-long weeknight news programme. He continues to write for The Times and The Evening Standard. His book is Letters from Everest, available at https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/letters-from-everest-unpublished-letters-from-mallorys-life-and-death-in-the-mountains-tom-newton-dunn?variant=40964397269070. Britain once invaded Tibet, and by brutal force (in 1904). This was the earliest origin of the modern day conquest of Mount Everest. Mallory was bisexual, and had homosexual affairs with other Bloomsbury Group members Mallory had ADHD - or at least, I'm certain he did, as it explains much about him, from his obsessiveness to his forgetfulness (though of course he was never diagnosed) The Mallory family think George's habit of climbing with a photograph of wife Ruth could be a key clue to whether he reached the top We revere noble failure more than success - we do for Mallory More than 300 climbers have died while trying to summit Everest since. Mallory was only the first This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Presenter & Chief Political Commentator with Talk TV Peter Cardwell, also former UK government advisor.
Elayne Devlin spoke to Londoners after the British PM called the general election and John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with the London Independent outlines what we can expect to happen.
Rishi Sunak has announced a general election for July 4 after a day of fevered rumour in Westminster. The prime minister addressed the nation from outside No 10 and pledged to “fight for every vote" while Sir Keir Starmer urged people to vote Labour to "stop the chaos". Manveen Rana was at the heart of it all in Westminster. Why now? And are the parties ready?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestoryGuests: Daniel Finkelstein, Conservative Peer and columnist for The TimesPeter Mandelson, Labour PeerTim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday TimesHost: Manveen Rana. Clips: Times Radio.Follow the election campaign live on Times RadioGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator, at British paper The Independent
Peter Cardwell, Presenter & Chief Political Commentator with Talk TV on the text of the deal between the British Govt & DUP
Peter Cardwell, Chief Political Commentator, Talk TV
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with The Independent
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with The Independent
Analysis from Presenter & Chief Political Commentator with Talk TV Peter Cardwell.
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator, The London Independent
From A-levels to net zero, the prime minister has new plans to bite into Labour's poll lead. No 10 wants voters to meet the ‘real Rish' – a decisive PM who focuses on our long-term problems. But, as Conservatives gather for their annual conference this weekend, is that enough to revive the party's faltering popularity? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Channel 4 News, Sky News, The Guardian, BBC News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chief Political Commentator of The Independent John Rentoul kicks off todays show by delving into the mornings headlines as Sadiq Khan is to stand by his clean air zone plans after being told to “reflect” on the policy by Labour leader Keir Starmer. Sources close to City Hall say the Mayor of London remains committed to expanding the Ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) at the end of August – but is happy to look at new ideas to mitigate its impact on Londoners. Founder of Fair Cop Group Harry Miller joins shortly after why on Earth 584 burglaries a day are going unsolved, damning figures reveal. The number of break-ins across England and Wales where a suspect was not even identified totalled 213,279 in the last financial year. Former Conservative Peer Lord Matt Ridley returns to the Independent Republic to discuss why the BBC has co-opted bad weather to its alarmist climate crusade, Author of Free Your Mind Laura Dodsworth joins shortly after for her weekly takedown of the weirdest headlines from clown world and Chairman of Migration Watch closes the show to discuss how lawyers are charging thousands of pounds to submit false asylum and human rights claims for illegal immigrants. Staff at solicitors' firms readily agreed to help an undercover Mail reporter posing as an economic migrant get refugee status. This was despite being told he had no legitimate reason to stay in the UK after arriving on a small boat. All this and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a by-election triple whammy tomorrow - and seats up for grabs include Boris Johnson's former constituency of Uxbridge. The votes were triggered after three Conservative MPs resigned - and the Tories are already saying they're expecting to lose all three. The Times has been finding out how voters feel - and they're not happy. So what could tomorrow's results mean for Rishi Sunak's and Keir Starmer's chances at the next general election?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen RanaClips: The Times, BBC News, Sky News, ITV News, Channel 4 News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chief Political Commentator, The Independent John Rentoul kicks off this morning's show by delving into the mornings top headlines as we look ahead to today's PMQs as A backlash from mortgage holders could wipe out the majorities of one in three Tory MPs at the next general election, analysis by The Telegraph has shown. Founder of the Fair Cop Group Harry Miller joins shortly after to discuss why delivery drivers are deliberately smashing into oncoming cars to claim compensation. Drivers are being warned to watch out for a new 'crash for cash' scam involving moped delivery drivers deliberately crashing into oncoming traffic for compensation. Defence Editor at The Sun Jerome Starkey returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the latest from the missing Titanic submersible as there are now less than 24 hours of oxygen left in the missing Titan as rescue efforts continue for the five divers. Former MEP Rupert Lowe joins shortly after to discuss why and how foreign nationals locked up by the Home Office have been able to win £42.2million in compensation for illegal detention by leftie lawyers, Deputy Comment Editor, Telegraph Annabel Denham joins shortly after to discuss how lockdown ‘damaged a generation' according to former chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies. And Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond closes the show to recap this afternoon's PMQs. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George Parker, Political Editor for The Financial Times and John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator, London Independent
Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Keir Starmer announces his intention to give millions of EU nationals the right to vote. Former MEP and Chairman of the Freedom Association David Bannerman joins shortly after to discuss the weekend's conservative conference, where Home Secretary Suella Braverman urged the UK must train its own workers to curb migration. Director of The Centre for Policy Studies Robert Colvile returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his recent report on UK net migration as forecasts predict figures may top one million this year and The Reform Party's Alex Phillips closes the show to discuss why Tories are planning to leave thousands of EU laws intact in latest Brexit betrayal. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Jeremy Corbyn announces his fight against Labour as an Independent moving forward, NHS falls out of favour with the general public in a new poll low and the plans from the Home Office for migrants to be housed on a giant barge and two military bases rather than hotels under government plans to deter people from coming to the UK. Academic & Writer Matthew Goodwin returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his recent piece in The Sun discussing how Britain is being run by a ‘New Elite' of radical woke middle-class liberals completely out of step with the public. TalkTVs Kevin O Sullivan joins Mike shortly after to discuss the sad passing of broadcasting legend Paul O Grady and The Spectators James Heale closes the show to react to today's PMQs live from College Green. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator with Times Radio, reports that three gambling businesses owned by William Hill have been fined over £19 million.
Chief Political Commentator from The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the latest headlines in the world of politics as SNP head deeper into turmoil as SNP chief executive and Husband to Nicola Sturgeon Peter Murrell resigns amid membership row,and Boris Johnson mounts defence over partygate. Former Head of UK Border Force Tony Smith joins shortly after to discuss Suella Bravermans Rwanda policy set to begin deportations by this Summer. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic for his half hour as we delve into XI and Putin's meeting today, Putin's ICCP arrest warrant and the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab joins shortly after to discuss how and why more than 100 Metropolitan Police officers being investigated for sexual misconduct are currently working without restrictions. 11 former Brexit Party MEPs, including Ann Widdecombe and Ben Habib, have announced today they will be rejoining the Reform Party ahead of the local elections, we speak to Ann Widdecombe live from Westminster on the party's plans heading into the next couple years of politics and elections. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's panel: Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner Paul Hosford, Money Coach Kel Galavan, former FG TD Kate O'Connell and Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor of The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies in the European University Institute in Florence. Chief Political Commentator with The Independent UK also joined the programme.
Chief Political Commentator at the Times Radio, Lucy Fisher joined Pat this morning where she discussed all the stories making the headlines across the pond.
Reshuffles usually mean new faces in cabinet, not whole new departments. Can we tell our DSIT from our DESNZ? Was the PM right to act before the Raab problem is resolved? And is Lee Anderson a wise choice as Minister for the Red Wall? Paul Waugh, Chief Political Commentator at the i paper and author of the essential Waugh on Politics evening email, is our special guest. “I've heard it said that it's very noble of the Government to get Whitehall ready for Prime Minister Starmer.” – Alex Thomas “It's time someone stood up for silos and institutional memory in departments. Silos are good!” – Paul Waugh “Reshuffles are an awful lot easier when you don't sack anyone.” – Alex Thomas Presented by Hannah White with Emma Norris and Alex Thomas. Audio production by Alex Rees. Inside Briefing is a Podmasters Production for the IfG. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio, on the IMF forecast that the UK economy will shrink and perform worse than other advanced economies.
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator, Times Radio
This week we ask: How should politicians' behaviour be regulated? How, that is, can we best ensure that politicians are honest, play fair, and do a decent job? Questions about politicians' behaviour have been high on the political agenda here in the UK in recent months and years. Boris Johnson's premiership was dogged – and ultimately ended – by allegations that he was serially dishonest and tolerated bullying and other misconduct from his inner circle. Liz Truss sidelined independent sources of expertise and presided over catastrophic policy failure. And Rishi Sunak – though he entered Downing Street promising integrity, professionalism, and accountability – appointed a Home Secretary who only six days previously had left government for breaching the Ministerial Code, installed two other ministers against whom there are allegations of bullying, and (at the time of recording) yet to appoint an Ethics Adviser. So how can we ensure high standards of behaviour from our politicians? Can we rely simply on political accountability, and the disciplining role of the ballot box? Or do advisers, regulators, and perhaps even judges need also to play a role? This week our host Professor Alan Renwick is joined by two real experts: Professor Robert Hazell, who founded the UCL Constitution Unit in 1995 and remained its Director until 2015. Sir Peter Riddell, Honorary Professor in the UCL Department of Political Science, ex- Political Editor of the Financial Times and Chief Political Commentator at the Times, Director and Chief Executive of the Institute for Government between 2012 and 2016, and Commissioner for Public Appointments from 2016 until 2021. Related reading: Parliament's watchdogs, Robert Hazell, Marcial Boo and Zachariah Pullar, UCL Constitution Unit report. Constitutional standards matter: the new Prime Minister must not forget that voters care about the honesty and integrity of their leaders, Peter Riddell, UCL Constitution Unit Blog. For more information and to access the transcript: https://ucl-uncovering-politics.simplecast.com/episodes/how-should-politicians-behaviour-be-regulated/transcript Date of episode recording: 2022-11-24 Duration: 00:35:54 Language of episode: English (UK) Presenter: Alan Renwick Guests: Peter Riddell, Robert Hazell Producer: Eleanor Kingwell-Banham
Six months since his resignation, Boris Johnson has been keeping busy. Leadership chatter won't go away, but he is happy to let his old friends do the talking. Meanwhile, his influence looms over Rishi Sunak's Brexit talks. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Times Radio, Sky News, Talk TV, RTÉ, GB News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Louise Cooper, Senior Lecturer in Finance at Kingston University Business School, John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator, The London Independent
This episode was originally recorded for recorded for our sister UCL Political Science podcast - 'Uncovering Politics'.Questions about politicians' behaviour have been high on the political agenda here in the UK in recent months and years. Boris Johnson's premiership was dogged – and ultimately ended – by allegations that he was serially dishonest and tolerated bullying and other misconduct from his inner circle. Liz Truss sidelined independent sources of expertise and presided over catastrophic policy failure. And Rishi Sunak – though he entered Downing Street promising integrity, professionalism, and accountability – appointed a Home Secretary who only six days previously had left government for breaching the Ministerial Code, installed two other ministers against whom there are allegations of bullying, and (at the time of recording) yet to appoint an Ethics Adviser.So how can we ensure high standards of behaviour from our politicians? Can we rely simply on political accountability, and the disciplining role of the ballot box? Or do advisers, regulators, and perhaps even judges need also to play a role?This week our host Professor Alan Renwick is joined by two real experts:Professor Robert Hazell, who founded the UCL Constitution Unit in 1995 and remained its Director until 2015. Sir Peter Riddell, Honorary Professor in the UCL Department of Political Science, ex- Political Editor of the Financial Times and Chief Political Commentator at the Times, Director and Chief Executive of the Institute for Government between 2012 and 2016, and Commissioner for Public Appointments from 2016 until 2021.Related reading:Parliament's watchdogs, Robert Hazell, Marcial Boo and Zachariah Pullar, UCL Constitution Unit report.Constitutional standards matter: the new Prime Minister must not forget that voters care about the honesty and integrity of their leaders, Peter Riddell, UCL Constitution Unit Blog.
Questions about politicians' behaviour have been high on the political agenda here in the UK in recent months and years. Boris Johnson's premiership was dogged – and ultimately ended – by allegations that he was serially dishonest and tolerated bullying and other misconduct from his inner circle. Liz Truss sidelined independent sources of expertise and presided over catastrophic policy failure. And Rishi Sunak – though he entered Downing Street promising integrity, professionalism, and accountability – appointed a Home Secretary who only six days previously had left government for breaching the Ministerial Code, installed two other ministers against whom there are allegations of bullying, and (at the time of recording) yet to appoint an Ethics Adviser.So how can we ensure high standards of behaviour from our politicians? Can we rely simply on political accountability, and the disciplining role of the ballot box? Or do advisers, regulators, and perhaps even judges need also to play a role?This week our host Professor Alan Renwick is joined by two real experts:Professor Robert Hazell, who founded the UCL Constitution Unit in 1995 and remained its Director until 2015. Sir Peter Riddell, Honorary Professor in the UCL Department of Political Science, ex- Political Editor of the Financial Times and Chief Political Commentator at the Times, Director and Chief Executive of the Institute for Government between 2012 and 2016, and Commissioner for Public Appointments from 2016 until 2021. Related reading:Parliament's watchdogs, Robert Hazell, Marcial Boo and Zachariah Pullar, UCL Constitution Unit report.Constitutional standards matter: the new Prime Minister must not forget that voters care about the honesty and integrity of their leaders, Peter Riddell, UCL Constitution Unit Blog.
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator, The Independent, discusses what the next few days hold for Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
We speak to Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator with Times Radio
Lucy Fisher is the Chief Political Commentator with Times Radio; Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University in London.
She's the shortest serving prime minister in British history.As the Conservative party embarks on the process of finding another new leader, Tim Shipman guides us through the process, the contenders (including the possible return of Boris Johnson) and what it all means for the country.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Sky News, Channel 4 News, BBC News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roger Gale, Conservative MP, and Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio, reacts to a day of chaos at Westminster following the departure of British Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with The Independent; Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil senator; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio
Lucy Fischer, Chief Political Commentator, with Times Radio and Louise Cooper, Lecturer at Kingston University Business School discuss major upheaval in the UK cabinet and how the markets are responding.
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio
After a brutal reaction to her government's mini-budget, can Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss reassure the markets, the electorate and the Tory faithful at the Conservative Party Conference? Featuring reaction from Kathleen Brooks, Market Analyst with Minerva, and Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio.
Today, Liz Truss takes over as the new Conservative Prime Minister. So what do we know about her and how she will address the urgent challenges we face?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests: Charlotte Ivers, Political Correspondent, Times Radio.Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Sky News, BBC News, Times Radio, LBC, The Guardian. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
On 5th September, the Conservative Party will announce the next leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party and the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Ahead of this, tune into the latest episode of the Read Smart podcast, where Razia Iqbal, is joined by Sonia Purnell, who has written biographies on Boris Johnson and Clementine Churchill, alongside John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator for The Independent and author of a number of books on Tony Blair and New Labour. Razia and our guests explore the importance of the political biography, delving into the difficulties of separating the author's beliefs from that of their subject, and how the ascent of the celebrity politician has affected the genre. Listen now to hear more about the fascinating world of non-fiction. This podcast is generously supported by The Blavatnik Family Foundation. For more podcasts from The Baillie Gifford Prize, click here. Follow @BGPrize on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Read Smart Podcast is commissioned by The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction and is generously supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Listen to the podcast now on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud Entale and YouTube. The longlist of the 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize will be announced on 13 September, the shortlist on 10 October and the winner on 17 November this year. #BGPrize #ReadSmart #politics #politicalbiography #RishiSunak #LizTruss #Conservatives #PrimeMinister #election
Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Boris Epshteyn, a political strategist, investment banker, and attorney. He is also the Co-Founder of the Freedom, Jobs, Business Organization which recently launched a crypto wallet and easy-to-use app as part of a new financial system designed for conservatives along with its own token. He was also a Strategic Advisor for Trump 2020, a Member of the Trump 2020 Advisory Board, and Chief Political Commentator for Sinclair Broadcast Group. Don't miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!
Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss the latest from the Conservative leadership race as just three contenders remain. Conservative MP Andrew Bowie joins Mike shortly after from College Green to discuss why he is giving his full support to Rishi Sunak in the leadership race. As inflation hits a 40 year high in this country, personal finance expert Jasmine Birtles returns to The Independent Republic to discuss how we can make our pounds stretch further during these difficult times. Former Conservativer MEP David Bannerman kicks off the second hour to discuss his efforts to get Boris Johnson on the ballot box despite his resignation, Conservative MP Alicia Kearns joins shortly after from College Green to explain why she's backing candidate Penny Mordaunt, Chairman of Britpac Henry Bolton joins Mike to discuss the shocking amount of illegal migrants who have crossed this channel this year alone as figures soar to 15,000, and travel correspondent for The Times Ben Clatworthy closes the show to discuss the ongoing travel chaos in the air, on our roads and on the railways. All that and so much more, so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio, discusses the resignation of Boris Johnson and who is expected to take his place.
After giving in to overwhelming political pressure, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader yesterday. However, he has said he would continue to serve as Prime Minister until a successor is appointed. John Rentoul is Chief Political Commentator with the London Independent and joined Aideen this morning on the show.
After giving in to overwhelming political pressure, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader yesterday. However, he has said he would continue to serve as Prime Minister until a successor is appointed. John Rentoul is Chief Political Commentator with the London Independent and joined Aideen this morning on the show.
After a bruising day in parliament for the prime minister – which saw more resignations than ever before in British political history, including the chancellor and health secretary – Boris Johnson insists to cabinet rebels he won't quit. So, what happened behind the scenes during a tumultuous 24 hours in Westminster?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests: - Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, The Sunday Times. - Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Times Radio, BBC Radio 4, Channel 4 News, Sky News, BBC News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Analysis from John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at the London Independent.
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator for The Times Radio, reports on the resignation of Boris Johnson's independent ethics adviser Christopher Geidt.
Boris Johnson survives a no-confidence vote, but he is not out of the woods. Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator with Times Radio joined Pat to discuss what next for the British Prime Minister
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator with Times Radio, discusses the leadership vote facing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator, The Independent; Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West and party spokesperson on Local Government; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio
Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio
The government announced its new energy strategy last week, outlining plans to tackle energy supply over the coming decades. In this edition of Costing the Earth, Tom Heap chairs a panel discussion which looks into the detail of the strategy, and asks what it will mean for both net zero targets and household bills. He is joined by a panel of experts: Roz Bulleid, Deputy Policy Director at the independent think tank Green Alliance; Chief Political Commentator at the i-newspaper, Paul Waugh; and environmental journalist, author and campaigner Mark Lynas. Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Emma Campbell
We hear from Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator with Times Radio.
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator for The Independent, discusses fines issued to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak for breaking lockdown rules.
Chief Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss Kier Starmers two year anniversary as the leader of the opposition, Travel Expert Paul Charles joins Mike shortly after to discuss the ongoing travel chaos as travellers face chaos at Britain's busiest airports for several weeks as massive queues and cancelled flights continue to derail families' Easter getaways. Tonia Buxton returns for her weekly takedown of the week's headlines with a particular focus on the ongoing COVID inquiry, talkRADIO legend Kevin O'Sullivan joins The Independent Republic to discuss the latest regarding Channel 4's privatisation efforts, June Sarpong's recent departure from her diversity officer role and how in the world Jimmy Saville was heavily relied to bePrince Charles PR expert? Solicitor and consultant at Mills & Reeve focusing primarily on his work supporting projects for the firm's national family law team Nigel Shepherd closes the show to discuss new no-fault divorce laws introduced in England and Wales. All that and so much more, so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Conservative MP for Ashfield Lee Anderson kicks off todays show to discuss the Rishi Sunaks upcoming spring statement, the benefits of fracking, and the mounting party gate investigation. Chief Political Commentator for The Independent John Rentoul joins Mike shortly to discuss the party gate investigation further. Independent Statistician and commentator Jamie Jenkins returns to the Independent Republic to discuss the ONS' newly released COVID figures on excess deaths and why government officials were fed approximations throughout the pandemic. And Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry closes the show to discuss the strategic plans from NATO amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. All that and so much more so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt Chorley and Chief Political Commentator of the Sunday Times Tim Shipman pause the action to analyse the exchanges between Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions. PLUS: Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss the days news See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
PAUL VIDICH Cold War spy thriller writer, TIM SHIPMAN Chief Political Commentator for The Sunday Times and Paul Burke discuss Vidich's new novel THE MATCHMAKER and all things spy fiction related. Including an exclusive announcement of the highest placed living author on Tim Shipman's 120 top spy writers (Spybrary)THE MATCHMAKER: Berlin, 1989. Anne Simpson, an American who works as a translator at the Joint Operations Refugee Committee, thinks she is in a normal marriage with a charming East German. But then her husband disappears and the CIA and Western German intelligence arrive at her door. Nothing about her marriage is as it seems. Anne had been targeted by the Matchmaker - a high level East German counterintelligence officer - who runs a network of Stasi agents. These agents are his 'Romeos' who marry vulnerable women in West Berlin to provide them with cover as they report back to the Matchmaker. Anne has been married to a spy, and now he has disappeared, and is presumably dead. The CIA are desperate to find the Matchmaker because of his close ties to the KGB. They believe he can establish the truth about a high-ranking Soviet defector. They need Anne because she's the only person who has seen his face - from a photograph that her husband mistakenly left out in his office - and she is the CIA's best chance to identify him before the Matchmaker escapes to Moscow. Time is running out as the Berlin Wall falls and chaos engulfs East Germany. But what if Anne's husband is not dead? And what if Anne has her own motives for finding the Matchmaker to deliver a different type of justice?Paul Vidich has had a distinguished career in music and media. Most recently, he served as Special Advisor to AOL and was Executive Vice President at the Warner Music Group, in charge of technology and global strategy. He serves on the Board of Directors of Poets & Writers and The New School for Social Research. A founder and publisher of the Storyville App, Vidich is also an award-winning author of short fiction. His novels, An Honorable Man, The Good Assassin, The Coldest Warrior ,The Mercenary and The Matchmaker all available from No Exit Press.Tim Shipman is the Chief Political Commentator of The Sunday Times, a contributor to Spybrary and a fan of all things spy related. Tim is the author of ALL OUT WAR: The Full Story of Brexit and FAll OUT: A Year of Political Mayhem. Tim's 120 Top Spy Writers Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate & LeighCrime TimePaul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover, NB Magazine and the European Literature Network and edits/presents Crime Time FM.Matchmaker No Exit Press direct or other buying services, paperback or eBook.RecommendationsTV:FaudaLe BureauThe SandbaggersPossibly looking forward to The IPCRESS File (ITV) and Slough House (Apple)Novels:The Soul of Victor Tronko - David QuammenThe Berlin Exchange - Joseph KanonGraham GreeneDavid IgnatiusA Spy's Fate - Arnaldo Correa Len Deighton Berlin Game, Set & Match series How to Betray Your Country - James WolffRed Sparrow - Jason MatthewsDamascus Station - David McCloskeyFactual The File - Timothy Garton Ash
Matt Chorley and Chief Political Commentator of the Sunday Times Tim Shipman pause the action to analyse the exchanges between Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions.PLUS Alibert: Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss heshuffle, teachers and farmers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Another day, another deep dive into the latest headlines from the home of common sense. Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul joins Mike in the studio to look ahead at this afternoon's PMQs, and Tobias Ellwoood MP's latest letter of no confidence to the Prime Minister. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab visits the Independent Republic to discuss the recent failings of the Met Police amidst new reports of racism and inappropriate comments from the Charing Cross branch of the force and new demands for Cressida Dicks resignation. Political commentator and activist Tonia Buxton returns for her weekly take down; this week she takes aim at the leaders of the supposed "free world" who have gone mad with power, Boris Johnson's new 12 steps for eternal life and much much more so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt Chorley and Chief Political Commentator of the Sunday Times Tim Shipman pause the action to analyse the exchanges between Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions.PLUS ALIBERT: Robert Crampton and Alice Thomson discuss the Office of the Prime Minister and men behaving badly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
ON THE PANEL... Alex Deane, Political Commentator Dr Alan Mendoza, Executive Director, Henry Jackson Society John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator, The Independent Dr Jamie Whyte, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Economic Affairs WE'LL BE DISCUSSING... Eastern Europe in turmoil: What does the Ukraine crisis mean for Britain and the world? Let him eat cake: As Partygate rages on, is it still the economy, stupid? Omi-conned? Is it time we treated "scenarios" with more scepticism? Support the IEA on Patreon, where we give you the opportunity to directly help us continue producing stimulating and educational online content, whilst subscribing to exclusive IEA perks, benefits and priority access to our content https://patreon.com/iealondon FOLLOW US: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/iealondon INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ieauk/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/ieauk WEBSITE - https://iea.org.uk/
In this edition, Nirmal Ghosh, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Ivo to cover North Korea's missile tests, stability in the Gulf and the Iran nuclear talks, the latest on Ukraine, Boris Johnson's future, and why we're seeing so many coups around the world. Prefer to watch the show instead? Visit https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/worldreview. Featuring: Nirmal Ghosh - US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times Carla Anne Robbins - Adjunct Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations Philip Stephens - Director of the Editorial Board and Chief Political Commentator, Financial Times Ivo H. Daalder - President, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator of The London Independent, talks to Gavin about Boris Johnson's difficult week.
The Prime Minister's speech to the CBI, in which he enthused about Peppa Pig and lost his place for 20 excruciating seconds, has caused concern in Government. Is all ok inside Number 10, or was this just the PM being himself? It's not all plain sailing in the Commons either, as the Government suffered a big rebellion over plans to reform social care, and the row over standards in public life continues. Our special guest ROBERT SHRIMSLEY, Chief Political Commentator at the FT, joins us to discuss. “The problem is, this is the Prime Minister. He thrives on this chaotic approach and he has always relied on it.” - ROBERT SHRIMSLEY “The vaccine task force did well, but when you have money and momentum behind you that task becomes easier.” - ALEX THOMAS “Those who will benefit the most from social care plan are those with the most expensive houses, inevitably in the South.” - ROBERT SHRIMSLEY “The whips need to get a handle on this because the more MPs get a taste of rebellion, the more likely it is to happen.” - HANNAH WHITE “Johnson was elected as good-time premier, but COVID has wrecked the finances.” - ROBERT SHRIMSLEY Presented by Bronwen Maddox with Hannah White, Alex Thomas and Graham Atkins. Audio production by Alex Rees. Inside Briefing is a Podmasters Production for the IfG. https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
Matt Chorley and Chief Political Commentator of the Sunday Times Tim Shipman pause the action to analyse the exchanges between Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions.PLUS: Robert Crampton and Alice Thomson on anti-depressants, babies in the House of Commons and the snowflake generation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt Chorley and Chief Political Commentator of the Sunday Times Tim Shipman pause the action to analyse the exchanges between Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions.PLUS: Robert Crampton and Carol Lewis discuss asylum laws, sleaze and Carry On vs. Bond.SPECIAL TREAT: The man who spent three years restoring the Big Ben clock in a barn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt Chorley and Chief Political Commentator of the Sunday Times Tim Shipman pause the action to analyse the exchanges between Boris Johnson and Angela Rayner (in for Keir Starmer) at Prime Minister's Questions.PLUS: Robert Crampton and Alice Thomson discuss meat tax, will money and nudist holidays. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Guests include Montgomeryshire Conservative MP Craig Williams, the Welsh Government's Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt, leading barrister, academic and campaigner on gender-based violence and family law Dr Charlotte Proudman, chair of the Welsh Place-Name Society Dr Dylan Foster Evans, Welsh Labour peer Peter Hain, Chief Political Commentator for The Independent and Visiting Professor at King's College London John Rentoul, Welsh Conservative MS for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Sam Kurtz, and political editor of Wales Online, Ruth Mosalski.
Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul kicks off today's show to discuss Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javids latest public apology. Jamie Jenkins joins Mike shortly after to discuss the plummeting COVID-19 infection rates in the UK, followed by Peter Hitchens who discusses his latest piece in the Mail on Sunday regarding Dominic Cummings and Former Head of UK Border Force Tony Smith closes the show with a discussion on the overwhelming number of migrant crossings this year alone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Boris Epshteyn is the Chief Political Commentator for Sinclair Broadcast Group, one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Boris hosts the “Bottom Line with Boris” segments across Sinclair’s platforms, providing insight into issues ranging from foreign policy and national security to tax reform and healthcare.Previously, Boris served as Special Assistant to President Trump and Assistant Communications Director at the White House. Boris managed strategy for media appearances by Administration representatives, as well as coordinated interviews of, and provided briefings to, top Administration officials, including the President and Vice President of the United States. Boris assisted with, and advised on, White House communications strategy across all subjects and appeared as an on-air spokesman for the Administration across national and local outlets.The Situation Room:http://ThePatrioticReport.comhttp://CowboyLogic.comDaily Media:http://RSMedia.us
Adam Fleming, Chief Political Correspondent, BBC News, John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator, The Independent
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at the Independent begins the show telling Mike how great it is that life is slowly returning to normal with the easing of lockdown. Lucy Beresford, Relationship Expert and Mike discuss if people have reached breaking point after being locked down for so long. Julia Jones, Co-Founder John's Campaign shares with Mike the frustrations care home residents are being forced to isolate for 14 days after a walk with families. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Philip Stephens, Chief Political Commentator at the Financial Times, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Britain Alone'.
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at The Independent joins us to discus A level results and migrant crossings. Mike reads statements from the Home Office and Serco. Neil Oliver, Archaeologist and TV Presenter, chats to us about the Beirut explosion. And we are homeschooled in the art of chocolate, thanks to our teacher Isobel Carse, Owner and Chocolate Maker at Dormouse.Chocolates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is an audio recording of an IfG Live Event. How have journalists approached reporting on the Government's response to Coronavirus? Where does the balance lie between reporting the Government's message and identifying its failings, potentially undermining its effectiveness? How have journalists coped with the logistics of reporting under lockdown? And what is changing now we are in phase two, with more complicated Government messaging, no routine press conference and the action moving to local rather than national lockdowns?Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, welcomes:Evan Davis, presenter of PM, BBC Radio 4Kate McCann, Political Correspondent at Sky NewsTom Newton Dunn, presenter and Chief Political Commentator at Times Radio and former Political Editor at The SunJennifer Williams, Politics and Investigations Editor at Manchester Evening News See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jeevun and Michael interviewed John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at the Independent, for this week's pod. They discussed how Tony Blair's time in office helps us understand politics today as well as the role of the media in holding the government to account. His new book, Heroes or Villains? The Blair Government Reconsidered is out now and comes with the Politics JaM seal of approval.The Jam of the Week was Northern Sky by Nick DrakePlease get in touch with us via Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. If you're old-school, the e-mail is politicsjamuk@gmail.com.Music is How It Is by Jeris licensed under Creative Commons.The Politics JaM linktree can be found at: https://linktr.ee/PoliticsJaM
We kick things off with Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul and we're joined by Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth. Plus, former Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee argues that the Government could have been more prepared to fight Covid19. And in our homeschooling segment we talk about bird watching with Nature Columnist for The Sunday Express Stuart Winter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Institute for Government's renowned debates will take place online for the duration of the Corona Emergency. Our first podcast panel discusses the fascinating relationship between the two most most powerful politicians in the country, the PM and the Chancellor. What can make it work and what makes it break down? What might Boris Johnson's and Rishi Sunak's relationship mean for the effectiveness of this government? And are they equal to the enormity of the Coronavirus challenge?Our panel includes:Baroness Kate Fall, Senior Adviser at Brunswick and Former Adviser to David CameronTorsten Bell, Chief Executive at Resolution Foundation and former adviser to Alistair DarlingRobert Shrimsley, Chief Political Commentator at the Financial TimesHosted by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Audio production by Alex Rees at Podmasters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Trevor Phillips, former Head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, debunks the ongoing virtue signalling across society. Alp Mehmet from Migration Watch UK raises his concerns on Johnson's points-based immigration system. And John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator for the Independent, looks back at the politics of 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The lunatics have taken control of the asylum and Boris Johnson is going to call a snap general election! Or is he? Trying to make sense of it all we're joined by Chief Political Commentator at the Independent John Rentoul, Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen, former Deputy Mayor of London Victoria Borwick, and Labour MPs Lisa Nandy and Stephen Timms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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