Podcast appearances and mentions of David Lammy

The Justice Secretary, David Lammy, has revealed that 91 prisoners have been released by mistake over the last seven months. Also: Epping Council loses a High Court case to block The Bell Hotel from housing asylum seekers. And another name change for Andrew as Mountbatten-Windsor belatedly gets a hyphen.

A year ago, the Chancellor called her £38 billion tax rise a ‘one-and-done' move. Now she looks set to rinse and repeat, with reports that a 2p increase in income tax is on the table. According to The Times, she has informed the Office for Budget Responsibility that a rise in personal taxation is one of the ‘major measures' she will announce. This is the strongest signal yet that she will break Labour's manifesto pledge not to increase income tax rates. What does this mean for the Chancellor, and taxpayers?Elsewhere, David Lammy suffered a disastrous Deputy Prime Minister's Questions after dodging questions on whether there had been another prisoner let out by mistake. To discuss all the different headaches Labour is facing, Michael Simmons is joined by Tim Shipman and James Heale. 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.

Mucky coffee, cymbal rejection, more Live Aid style chat, the Sovereignty Squad, and David Lammy's dis and dat. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions. Get a 7-day full access free trial and pay for 10 months up front for the price of 12 if you like a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#UKPolitics #JonGaunt #LiveShow #UKNews #KeirStarmer #BBCBias #DavidLammy #AstonVilla #IslamistThugs #MigrantCrisis  What a SH!T Week for the UK – We All Need to Get a Grip:  Jon Gaunt on illegal migrant sex offenders on the run, income tax rises on the way and a Chancellor who looks out of her depth. The BBC once again showing its bias, David Lammy accused of lying in the Commons and not wearing a poppy, Islamist thugs driving Jewish fans out of the beautiful game at Aston Villa, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hugging trees in Brazil while there's anarchy at home. Plus another thousand illegal migrants have arrived in last 24 hours!  "Things can only get better"… my arse.

Who is to blame for two more inmates being wrongly freed from prison? The Conservatives attempted a mic drop moment with David Lammy this week by trying to get the Justice Secretary to admit to it live in the House of Commons. So why did Lammy avoid the question five times? And when 262 prisoners were released by mistake in the year to March – how is this happening every week? At the very least, Harriet sees the saga as an opportunity for the government to sort out the prison service. Plus Beth, Ruth and Harriet are joined by pollster Luke Tryl, and a group of voters who tell us why they're not convinced by the Prime Minister so far. So how tricky is this budget going to be for Rachel Reeves when most people's top worry is the cost of living? Can she actually put up taxes? And will more people just end up supporting Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski? Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.

The Justice Secretary, David Lammy, has insisted that prison systems are being modernised to try to deal with what he called an unacceptable spike in mistaken releases. Also: Democrat members of a US Congress committee have written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor asking to interview him in connection with his "long-standing friendship" with the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. And world leaders gather in Brazil for the annual UN climate summit COP30.

John Harris speaks to the Guardian's economics editor, Heather Stewart, about the unenviable choice facing Rachel Reeves. What price will she pay if she raises the basic rate of income tax for the first time in half a century? Meanwhile, has language and policy that would once have been confined to the far-right fringe entered mainstream politics? Sunder Katwala, the director of the thinktank British Future, joins John to discuss whether racist rhetoric can be pushed back to the margins Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

A lot to digest this week after Rachel Reeves dumped on everyone's cornflakes on Tuesday then David Lammy almost made us throw up our lunch the following day. In between times needy Nigel continued his desire to be a news story once a week by rowing back on everything he said about tax - plus the Tory MP who missed an open goal. CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There's No Bloke Without Fire'. Book tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793 JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb

n Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Police manhunt underway as second foreign criminal mistakenly freed from jail. Nick is joined by Victims Minister Alex Davies-Jones.Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy sparks backlash after he's caught without a poppy at PMQs.All this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast .

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David Lammy takes Deputy PMQs for the first time, and faces the same question from Conservative James Cartlidge five times in a row about a second foreign prisoner mistakenly released. In the end it turns out that Cartlidge knew the answer all along.Hugo unpacks the action with Patrick Maguire and Stefan Boscia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Lammy was left humilitated at Prime Minister's Questions this lunchtime when he refused to answer multiple questions about whether another migrant prisoner had been mistakenly released.It was confirmed as the session was ending that police were indeed searching for a prisoner who was accidentally let out of Wandsworth Prison.Camilla and Tim react to a calamitous performance from the Deputy PM and the institutional failures in our prisons that are being so publicly exposed.Elsewhere, with socialist Zohran Mamdani elected Mayor of New York, they ask conservative pollster Ryan Girdusky how the city elected a man Donald Trump is calling a “communist lunatic”.Read: Zohran Mamdani: The socialist the billionaires couldn't stopSecond migrant sex offender accidentally released from prisonWe want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's deputy day at PMQs. With Keir Starmer in Brazil for COP, David Lammy faces off against Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge. Ava, Ed, and Laura reacted to the exchange live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Whitehall Sources podcast as we dive deep into Westminster politics. This week, Calum, Kirsty, and Jo, with a special guest appearance from James Nation, ex-Special Advisor to Chancellor Rishi Sunak.We discuss:The shocking mistaken release of a migrant sex offender and the fallout at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs).David Lammy's handling of the situation and the questions it raises about accountability in government.Behind-the-scenes insights from PMQs, including the “Rolls Royce” briefing operation and what might have gone wrong this week.Labour's budget strategy, Rachel Reeves' tax plans, manifesto pledges, and the political impact of potential income tax rises.The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), Treasury decision-making, and what ministers can and cannot do to influence forecasts.Unpacking the challenges of fuel duty, public spending, and the UK's fiscal outlook ahead of the next budget.Whether you're a political junkie, policy nerd, or just want insider analysis on Westminster chaos and the upcoming budget, this episode breaks down the biggest political stories of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#Starmer #SadiqKhan #COP30 #UKPolitics #London #JonGaunt #Leadership #Rio #trainattack  As Britain faces shocking levels of violence and fear, Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan have chosen to fly to Rio de Janeiro for COP30 — leaving behind a country that's on edge.  After the horrific train rampage that's left people terrified to travel, and another senseless murder of a man simply walking his dog, millions across the UK are asking: where is the leadership? Families are scared to walk the streets. Commuters don't feel safe getting on trains.  London feels broken — crime spiralling, police overstretched, public trust collapsing. Yet instead of facing the nation, Starmer has left it to the Home Secretary and David Lammy to front the response. That's not leadership — that's avoidance. In times of crisis, a Prime Minister should lead from the front, speak directly to the public, and stand with those who are suffering.  Tonight Jon Gaunt is asking:

The Deputy PM believes that Labour can beat the threat of the populist right, Nigel Farage and Reform. Lammy says that Labour can achieve this by tackling the cost of living crisis, uniting the centre and left of British politics and putting security first.Oli Dugmore sat down with David Lammy to discuss his plan.Read: Nigel Farage can be stoppedLISTEN AD-FREE:

David Lammy faces questions about the accidental release of Hadush Kebatu

#JonGaunt #GrandpaVlog #Live #KeirStarmer #DavidLammy #UKPolitics #CalamityLammy #MigrantHotels #GroomingGangs Starmer's done it again — off on another foreign jolly while Britain burns. Turkey this week, Brazil next… Meanwhile: Migrant hotel rip-offs The "accidental" release of a convicted sex offender Grooming-gang inquiry collapse And who's in charge? Calamity Lammy! When will Labour stop blaming everyone else and take responsibility? Is Starmer a coward, a liar — or just missing in action? Join Jon Gaunt  for a no-BS blast of truth. No spin. No filter. No mercy. Britain deserves better — and Jon's saying what you're thinking. #JonGaunt #GrandpaVlog #Live #KeirStarmer #DavidLammy #UKPolitics #LabourParty #StarmerAbroad #CalamityLammy #MigrantHotels #GroomingGangs #PoliticalCommentary #BritishPolitics #NoFilter #CurrentAffairs #TalkShow #JonGauntLive Jon Gaunt, Grandpa Vlog, Live, Keir Starmer, David Lammy, UK politics, Labour Party, Starmer abroad, Calamity Lammy, migrant hotels, grooming gangs, political commentary, British politics, no filter, current affairs, talk show, Jon Gaunt Live 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.

Robert is joined by the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, who says he wants his children to feel "confident" in the UK and England flags. The Deputy PM - and Justice Secretary - claimed the flag was being appropriated by the far-right. He also spoke about a new AI tool being used in the justice system to help transcribe interviews. And he said it was "right" that MPs scrutinise Prince Andrew's living arrangements.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Horatio and David discuss current UK politics. David argues that Labour's credibility has been damaged by Angela Rayner's resignation and Starmer's handling of it, and that internal Left–Centre tensions are widening. He is scathing about David Lammy's promotion and predicts Reform UK will overtake Labour well before 2029 due to a looming financial crisis and public disillusionment with both major parties. He criticises Starmer's leadership, the Chagos decision, and the choice of Mandelson, and says UK defence is dangerously under-resourced and over-reliant on US enablers. He argues for missile defence and a stronger nuclear triad. Finally, he predicts a UK-led Western debt crisis driven by commodity-led inflation and policy missteps by Rachel Reeves.Stay ahead of the curve.Find us on:Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global ForecasterInstagram            @MurrinrawYoutube                David Murrin - YouTubeIf you have any questions that you would like David to answer on the podcast, please email David through his website. If you like our content, please to follow us and leave a review.Support the show

#JonGaunt #Starmer #DavidLammy #ShabanaMahmood #UKPolitics #TerrorThreat #TerrorDemos  David Lammy was booed in Manchester – and rightly so. The British public has had enough. Jon Gaunt says it's about time these myopic politicians faced the truth: their weakness and political correctness have opened the door to terror and fear.  Starmer, Lammy, and Mahmood have been sleepwalking into the terrorism outrages we've witnessed this week. While they debate definitions of “Islamophobia,” the Jewish community lives in fear and our streets are filled with hate marches.  The time for weasel words is over. Britain needs ROBUST ACTION now — or it's time for these spineless politicians to GET OUT. Join Jon Gaunt for a no-nonsense take on Britain's security, leadership, and the growing threat within.  #JonGaunt #Starmer #DavidLammy #ShabanaMahmood #UKPolitics #TerrorThreat #TerrorDemos #BritishPolitics #LondonProtests #Manchester #JewishCommunity #Islamophobia #UKSecurity #PoliticalCorrectness #WakeUpBritain #EnemyWithin #FreeSpeech #NoMoreWords #ActionNow #GetABackbone #live Jon Gaunt, Starmer, David Lammy, Shabana Mahmood, UK politics, terror threat, terror demos, British politics, London protests, Manchester, Jewish community, Islamophobia, UK security, political correctness, wake up Britain, enemy within, free speech, no more words, action now, get a backbone  This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt  

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Gideon interviews Britain's deputy prime minister David Lammy at the Labour Party conference at a meeting hosted by the Tony Blair Institute. They discuss how the Starmer government, which has had a tough first year in office, can turn things around, as well as the Gaza peace plan, ties with the Trump administration and how to fight 'the politics of grievance'. Clip: Keir StarmerFree links to read more on this topic: Starmer urges Labour to launch ‘patriotic' fight against ReformHow Donald Trump's Gaza deal came togetherTrump goes mainstream on the Middle East‘Lost the plot': Tony Blair's Gaza role prompts incredulity — and some hopeSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner and the executive producer is Flo Phillips.Follow Gideon on Bluesky or X @gideonrachman.bsky.social, @gideonrachman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #LabourConference #UKPolitics #ReformUK #JonGaunt #ShabanaMahmood #LIVE #Starmerout The Labour Conference is turning into the Farage Show! Keir Starmer can't stop talking about Nigel Farage — branding him “racist” and “grubby” over his call to reform right-to-remain rules. Now Rachel Reeves and David Lammy have joined in the attacks. But the reality? Farage is living rent-free in Labour's head. Latest polls show if there were an election today, Nigel Farage would be heading for Number 10. Meanwhile, Starmer risks alienating millions of voters by smearing everyone concerned about mass immigration as “racist.” To make things even messier, the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is now proposing immigration rules almost identical to Farage's. So… is she a “racist” too? Join Jon Gaunt as he breaks down the chaos, the polls, and why Farage has become the unexpected star of Labour's big event. #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #LabourConference #UKPolitics #ReformUK #JonGaunt #ShabanaMahmood #LIVE #Starmerout #ImmigrationDebate #SmallBoatsCrisis #RachelReeves #DavidLammy #HomeSecretary #MassImmigration #LabourParty #ConservativeParty #BritishPoliticsLive #FaragevsStarmer #FarageSpeech #LabourConference #UKPolls #UKImmigrationCrisis #JonGaunt #ShabanaMahmood #LIVE Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Labour Conference, Starmer Out, UK Politics, Reform UK, Jon Gaunt, Shabana Mahmood, Live, Immigration Debate, Small Boats Crisis, Rachel Reeves, David Lammy, Home Secretary, Mass Immigration, Labour Party, Conservative Party, British Politics Live, Farage vs Starmer, Farage Speech, Labour Conference, UK Polls, UK Immigration Crisis, Jon Gaunt, Shabana Mahmood, LIVE This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

This week we are on the ground in New York to cover the 80th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week. Our discussion breaks down President Donald Trump's address at the summit, where he called climate change a hoax, denounced Europe's energy policies, and focused on the urgent need to address uncontrolled migration. The global drive for emissions reduction is moving forward despite the Trump administration's stance on climate action, with high emitters, including China, submitting their Nationally Determined Contributions, or their climate action plans to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. To dig into these stories and catch up on what's happening at UNGA80, senior editor Rumbi Chakamba sits down with senior global reporter Colum Lynch and global development reporter Jesse Chase-Lubitz for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. Note on episode: David Lammy's current title is deputy prime minister, not prime minister as mentioned in the episode. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

The British deputy prime minister, David Lammy, has insisted that now is the right time to recognise a Palestinian state ahead of an expected announcement by London later Sunday. We hear from a Palestinian representative and Adam Ma'anit, whose cousin was murdered by Hamas on October 7th.Also in the programme: Moldova battles online Russian propaganda; we preview the Charlie Kirk memorial service.(Picture: People participate in a "Free Palestine" protest in support of Palestinians, in Nairobi, Kenya, September 21, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin are joined by Sir Steven Belm, the civil servant who provided David Lammy with official advice about genocide; Eshaan Akbar's has a Hot & Spicy Takeaway of the Week about the National Television Awards; and Political Editor Chris Builder looks back at last week's Reform Party conference - or, at least, what he can remember about it!If you don't fill in this survey, the terrorists have won: http://bit.ly/noncensored-surveyThank you to Gerry O'Boyle, who signed up to our Patreon last week at Patreon.com/NonCensored. They'll now receive every episode early and without adverts, as well as every segment in video (if the technology works) and and bonus podcasts and bonus segments to the regular podcast, as well as making it possible for us to pay our guests. We'll be doing a Time For Questions on Tuesday 23rd, so sign up before then to get your question to us.With thanks to Rosie Holt, Brendan Murphy, Eshaan Akbar, Nathaniel Tapley, Gareth Gwynn and Ed Morrish.Rosie's book, Why We Were Right, is available now.Brendan is currently on tour with Kiell Smith-Bynoe and friends as part of Kool Story Bro.Eshaan has a stand-up special on YouTube, The Pretender.Nathaniel has nothing to promote but his Bluesky account.Gareth Gwynn co-hosts the excellent nostalgia podcast I'm So Not Over It with Esyllt "Henny Ffairground" Sears.Ed also produces P.O.V., a sketch show that features a lot of NonCensored regulars, which is all on BBC Sounds now, and Sound Heap With John-Luke Roberts, an improvised sketch show.Show photography is by Karla Gowlett and design is by Chris Barker. Original music is by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell at Torch and Compass.NonCensored is a Lead Mojo production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Konstantin and Francis discuss Graham Linehan's arrest, Angela Rayner's resignation, the Ukrainian refugee who was murdered in America and more. Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible: - Protect your wealth with The Pure Gold Company. Get your free investor guide at https://pure-gold.co/trigger - Evening Being by Verso. Get 15% with code TRIGGER at http://evening.ver.so/trigger Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Shop Merch here - https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Graham Linehan's Arrest 14:38 Angela Rayner's Resignation And Government Reshuffle 25:12 David Lammy's Comments About Donald Trump 34:25 The Attack On Private Schools 41:36 Violent Crime And The Murder Of Ukrainian Refugee In America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keir Starmer's Labour reshuffle has descended into chaos. #Starmer #Labour #AngelaRayner #DavidLammy #YvetteCooper #JonGaunt #UKPolitics Angela Rayner is sacked, David Lammy is promoted to Deputy PM, and Yvette Cooper — who FAILED to stop the small boats crisis — is now Foreign Secretary!Trump and Putin will EAT HER ALIVE on the world stage. Meanwhile, the Home Office goes to someone who let THOUSANDS of criminals out early, and Rachel Reeves stays on as Chancellor? Is Starmer writing the longest political suicide note in history and handing Nigel Farage the keys to Downing Street? Join Jon Gaunt LIVE as we expose the full scale of Labour's political meltdown and what it means for UK politics. #Starmer #Labour #AngelaRayner #DavidLammy #YvetteCooper #RachelReeves #CabinetChaos #LabourCrisis #UKPolitics #SmallBoats #Trump #Putin #NigelFarage #PoliticalMeltdown #KeirStarmer Starmer, Labour, Angela Rayner, David Lammy, Yvette Cooper, Rachel Reeves, Cabinet Chaos, Labour Crisis, UK Politics, Small Boats, Trump, Putin, Nigel Farage, Political Meltdown, Keir Starmer This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

David Lammy is named the U.K.'s new Deputy Prime Minister in a major cabinet reshuffle, A report alleges that U.S, Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians in a 2019 attempted mission, Anutin Charnvirakul is elected Thailand's prime minister, Mali files an International Court of Justice case against Algeria over a drone downing, A Gaza boy said to be "gunned down" is allegedly found alive, ICE raids a Georgia Hyundai plant, arresting 475 workers, President Trump will direct the Pentagon to use “Department of War” as a secondary title, DOJ opens a criminal investigation into Fed governor Lisa Cook, The EU fines Google $3.45 billion for anti-competitive ad practices, and a new study posits a link between air pollution and dementia. Sources: www.verity.news

//The Wire//2300Z September 5, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: VENEZUELAN AIRCRAFT CONDUCT FLIGHT OVER US NAVY SHIPS, PROMPTING US RESPONSE. BRITISH CABINET SHUFFLES PERSONNEL FOLLOWING RESIGNATION OF DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER DUE TO TAX EVASION SCANDAL. USA/INDIA RELATIONS DETERIORATE AFTER CHINESE DEFENSE SUMMIT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Germany: Concern is growing regarding the sudden deaths of several politicians/candidates from the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party. Local party officials have reported that 7x candidates have died unexpectedly, two weeks before the next round of elections on September 14th. Analyst Comment: German authorities have stated that two of the deaths were from natural causes, however the others have not been explained. Independent verification is not possible at this time as government and party officials are withholding the names of the deceased for reasons of family privacy.United Kingdom: Several high-level positional changes have taken place throughout the British government following the departure of Deputy PM Angela Rayner. This morning Yvette Cooper announced her resignation from the Home Office, with Shabana Mahmood taking her place as Home Secretary. Cooper will become the Foreign Secretary, and David Lammy (the former Foreign Secretary) is to become Deputy Prime Minister.Analyst Comment: This reshuffling is largely due to several scandals that have plagued Starmer's government for several months. From the migrant crisis to internal corruption scandals, the last straw was the discovery that Angela Rayner had not paid property taxes on one of her residences, which totaled roughly £40,000 worth of tax evasion. This rapidly snowballed into a big scandal, especially since she has previously called out the tax-loopholes utilized by other politicians in the past.Caribbean: Yesterday, 2x Venezuelan F-16's conducted an overflight of the US Navy Task Force currently conducting operations in the southern Caribbean Sea. In response to this action, this morning the Pentagon announced the deployment of 10x F-35 fighter aircraft to Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico. This forward deployment will be conducted to allegedly engage in kinetic targeting of narcotics trafficking platforms, and also to provide more air-to-air targeting capabilities in the region.Analyst Comment: As expected, the situation has escalated. The deployment of F-35s usually points to one possibility...an expansion of the conflict. More specifically, F-35's would not be needed to target simple narco-vessels but would be a satisfactory platform for engaging more substantial threats, such as the F-16's the US sold to the Venezuelan military back in the 1980's.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Relations between the US and India have deteriorated somewhat over the past few days, following the trade negotiations that have been ongoing for some time. Earlier this week, China hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, which coincided with a visit by President Vladimir Putin, and Prime Minister Modi. This summit resulted in India re-affirming their desire to strengthen ties with their fellow BRICS partners, instead of growing ties with the United States. This in turn has lead to a worsening of relations with the United States, and the White House taking a more hardball approach to trade negotiations with India. After the display of friendship between India and China, President Trump has floated the idea of blocking American tech companies from outsourcing work to India.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: There is another angle to the deteriorating US/India relations that is worthy of note. Brief scandal erupted on social media yesterday as multiple influential accounts were discovered to be posting suspiciously pro-India content, in response to the White House making statements that

Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister. Plus: Reform UK conference has begun; and the Chinese are unhappy with the EU. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Sam and Anne had this down as the first of our conference specials – as Nigel Farage delivered his speech to Reform delegates in Birmingham.  They're still debriefing on that on this episode but they can't ignore one of the most significant days of Keir Starmer's premiership so far and one of the biggest cabinet reshuffles in years.   Angela Rayner has gone. The cabinet has been overhauled with David Lammy now Deputy PM and Shabana Mahmood becoming Home Secretary.And, as you'd expect, Reform are using the Rayner saga to try to make capital – but was Farage polished enough in Birmingham? 

Beth, Harriet and Ruth reassemble after Angela Rayner's resignation prompts one of the biggest cabinet reshuffles in years.She admitted she didn't pay enough stamp duty on the purchase of a new home and, after an ethics investigation, quit as deputy prime minister and housing secretary.David Lammy takes the deputy role with a move to justice secretary.Keir Starmer's had two resets in a week – can he now get on with his dream of delivery?Remember, you can also watch us on YouTube.

Day 1,288.Today, as China unveils new weapons at the huge military parade in Beijing attended by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un, we assess just how significant the gathering is, and whether it has put the West ‘on notice'. Then we sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Foreign Secretary as the UK announces sanctions against those forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon on X.With thanks to The Rt Hon David Lammy MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs). @davidlammy on X.Content Referenced:UK sanctions actors forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children (UK Government):https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-actors-forcibly-deporting-indoctrinating-and-militarising-ukrainian-children Russian defence ministry displays Ukraine map claiming more regions (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/02/russian-defence-ministry-displays-map-claiming-ukrainie/Kim tells Putin: I'll do everything I can to help (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/03/china-military-parade-latest-news/ SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maga arrived in Chipping Norton this week, heralding an intense round of British diplomacy ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on Friday. Ukraine is top of the agenda and both Prime Minister Keir Starmer and foreign secretary David Lammy have been doing their bit liaising between US vice-president JD Vance and President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders. In this week's episode, host George Parker is joined by Europe editor Ben Hall and Whitehall editor David Sheppard to discuss how the UK is playing its hand on the global stage and the role of soft power in its negotiations. The FT Weekend Festival returns for our 10th edition on Saturday September 6 at Kenwood House Gardens in London. Get details and tickets hereFollow George on Bluesky or X: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker; Ben Hall @hallbenjamin and David Sheppard @OilSheppardWant to get in touch? Email politicalfix@ft.com Want more? Free links: Putin hails Trump's ‘energetic and sincere' efforts to end Ukraine warZelenskyy faces his ‘moment of maximum pressure'JD Vance to meet Reform's Nigel Farage after talks with Tory MP Robert JenrickGeorge Osborne arranged Cotswolds holiday for JD VanceHow the Bayeux Tapestry became a tool of soft powerSign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter. CLIPS: Manchester Evening NewsPresented by George Parker, and produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been fierce international criticism of Israeli plans to build more than three-thousand homes in a controversial settlement in the occupied West Bank. The country's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the move - which will split the territory - will "bury the idea of a Palestinian state". Britain's foreign secretary, David Lammy, described the plan as a "flagrant breach of international law" that "must be stopped". Also in the programme: Humanitarian workers in Sudan say they lack the resources to deal with a deadly cholera outbreak in camps for people displaced by the civil war; what sort of welcome are Alaskans preparing for President Putin; and why are some female Australian birds developing male sex organs. (Photo: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a press conference regarding settlements expansion for the long-frozen E1 settlement, that would split East Jerusalem from the occupied West Bank, near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 14, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

The team discuss Kemi Badenoch's school snitching admission, unpick the mass pensioner imprisonments from the Palestine Action protest and compare the two greatest bromances on the international stage: Trump & Putin and JD Vance & David Lammy.  Later they explain how Fantasy football works, why an Argentinian man received $12,500 in compensation from Google and provide an update from Aalborg Zoo... Your hosts are Jack Harris Queenie Miller  Emerald Paston  And the absent Mike Rayment who, for anyone interested, has drafted an absolutely awful fantasy team. The Producer is Diggory Waite The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton The Music is by Big George In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast

Have Zelensky and Europe lost all leverage over Trump and Putin? What's behind Vance's ‘odd relationship' with UK foreign secretary David Lammy? Why does Rory think Starmer's terrorist proscription of direct action group Palestine Action is ‘really foolish'? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com for exclusive bonus content including Rory and Alastair's first ever miniseries, early access to episodes and live show tickets, ad free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members chatroom. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast:The Metropolitan Police deny using 'excessive force' when arresting 522 protestors showing support for Palestine Action this weekend. Nick speaks with Victims Minister Alex Davies-JonesUS Vice President JD Vance holidays on the Cotswolds and meets with Foreign Secretary, David Lammy. All this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv People are angry Behind the wave of asylum hotel protests Working class students divided on civil service summer internship reform The unlikely bond between JD Vance and David Lammy Is super skinny back UK sees rise in complaints over thin models Pornographic Taylor Swift deepfakes generated by Musks Grok AI Woman dies after lifeboat rescues her from sea off Skegness Funeral fundraiser for boy, 4, killed in Margate reaches 6,000 Prince Andrew book seals his fate for any return Newspaper headlines JD Vance sends warning to UK and Scam by me Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Is super skinny back UK sees rise in complaints over thin models Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan Pornographic Taylor Swift deepfakes generated by Musks Grok AI Working class students divided on civil service summer internship reform The unlikely bond between JD Vance and David Lammy Woman dies after lifeboat rescues her from sea off Skegness People are angry Behind the wave of asylum hotel protests Prince Andrew book seals his fate for any return Newspaper headlines JD Vance sends warning to UK and Scam by me Funeral fundraiser for boy, 4, killed in Margate reaches 6,000

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Pornographic Taylor Swift deepfakes generated by Musks Grok AI People are angry Behind the wave of asylum hotel protests Working class students divided on civil service summer internship reform Funeral fundraiser for boy, 4, killed in Margate reaches 6,000 The unlikely bond between JD Vance and David Lammy Woman dies after lifeboat rescues her from sea off Skegness Is super skinny back UK sees rise in complaints over thin models Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan Newspaper headlines JD Vance sends warning to UK and Scam by me Prince Andrew book seals his fate for any return

From a working-class childhood in Tottenham to the Cabinet table, David Lammy's path to becoming Foreign Secretary was anything but straightforward. Raised by a single mother after his father disappeared when he was twelve, David's early life was shaped by absence, ambition and a fierce sense of justice.In this deeply personal conversation with James O'Brien, David opens up about the chaos of his childhood, the teachers and parish priests who changed his life, and the duality of growing up between two worlds- North London and a Peterborough choir school. He reflects on the trauma of police harassment, the fear of prison that haunted his youth, and the rage and hope that drove him to become a barrister and, eventually, an MP.They discuss what it means to represent a place like Tottenham, the emotional toll of public service, and the long shadow of imposter syndrome- even as a Cabinet minister. With disarming honesty, David revisits his father's alcoholism, the moment he chose not to see him before he died, and how he finally shook off the feeling he didn't belong- only when he became Foreign Secretary.From LA Law dreams to Harvard halls, David charts the improbable course that brought him to Number 10. And he reveals why, despite the calls for him to run for PM, he's convinced he's exactly where he's meant to be.Now at the heart of British foreign policy during a time of global instability- from Ukraine, to Sudan and the continuing crisis in Gaza- David also shares the limits and frustrations of diplomacy, the responsibility of not being complicit, and the moral weight of trying to end a war that feels impossible to stop.

As hundreds of thousands of people face starvation in Gaza, this week the foreign secretary, David Lammy, joined a chorus of global condemnation over Israel's actions, describing the killing of innocent civilians seeking food and water as grotesque. But when will his words be followed by action? John Harris speaks to the UN's special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese. Plus, will the Tory reshuffle do anything to take the wind out of Nigel Farage's sails? The Guardian's senior political correspondent, Peter Walker, joins John to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Britain re-established diplomatic relations with Syria. David Lammy, Britain's foreign secretary, met Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's president, in Damascus, where he announced that Britain would provide the country with £94.5m ($129m) in aid

MPs have voted – by a narrow 23-vote margin – in favour of legalising assisted dying. Bizarrely, the 51.9 to 48.1 per cent breakdown is the exact same as the 2016 referendum result, although hopefully this issue doesn't divide the Labour party in the same way that Brexit did for the Tories.The whole process is far from ‘Parliament at its best', as it has often been claimed. Despite hours of passionate and emotional debate, key concerns about the drafting of the bill forced some who would naturally back assisted dying to oppose it. The overwhelming feeling is that a private member's bill was not the right forum for this kind of legislation.So what comes next? The bill will now pass to the House of Lords, after which comes the business of putting the measures into practice. This raises a multitude of problems for the Labour government, as it must now decide, for example, whether the responsibility will fall on the NHS or private doctors; who will pay for it; and what legal protections will be given to doctors and nurses. Other key questions remain: did Keir Starmer break a voting pact with David Lammy? And how could the decision to go against the party impact ambitious members of the shadow cabinet?Lucy Dunn, James Hale and Rajiv Shah, former adviser in No. 10, discuss.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.