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Lucy Powell on why and how she was sacked by Keir Starmer, and why she now wants to be his Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. Producer: Daniel Kraemer Editor: Giles Edwards

Starmer is Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party – but does he feel totally in charge of things? Plus, the race to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party is down to the final two. Who's the most likely to take the role? And Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is being increasingly tipped to swoop back to Westminster. Could he be the answer Labour has been searching for, realistically? Join Ros Taylor, Jonn Elledge, and Rafael Behr for all of that and a deep dive into the reality of party democracy. Escape Routes: • Jonn: Buy Clown Town through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund Oh God, What Now? by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Ros: Buy Waterland through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund Oh God, What Now? by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. She also watched Hostage on Netflix. • Raf recommends a band called This Is The Kit - specifically a song called Our Socks Forever More www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor with Rafael Behr and Jonn Elledge. Audio/ Video Production by: Chris Jones. Art direction: James Parrett. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

​Rob Parsons and Liam Thorp are back discussing the week's political news from a Northern perspective and there are some big questions to answer.​As Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell compete to succeed Angela Rayner, does the next deputy leader of the Labour party really need to be a woman from the North? Why is Reform UK planning to axe Northern Powerhouse Rail? And what on earth is the matter with the boxer Tommy Fury? Plus: as the national debate on immigration becomes ever more toxic, Liam tells us about his conversations with asylum seekers in Liverpool who've risk their lives to come to this country. The Northern Agenda is presented by Rob Parsons and Liam Thorp. The podcast is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin, and the episode artwork is by Graeme Bandeira. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jung Chang's Wild Swans, the epic family memoir that followed the lives of Jung, her mother and grandmother through China's 20th century, was banned in mainland China, but was a smash hit worldwide upon publication in 1991. Now Jung's sequel, Fly, Wild Swans, brings her family's story up to date. She joins Nuala McGovern.The Labour deputy leadership race could be an all-woman affair, with all current declarations coming from female MPs. Nuala gets the lowdown from Kitty Donaldson, chief political commentator for The i Paper.The All Party Parliamentary Group report on PCOS - or polycystic ovary syndrome - has found that women face prolonged delays in diagnosis, fragmented care, and limited access to treatments. The condition is also expected to undergo a name change later this year to more accurately reflect what it is. Nuala hears from Chair of the APPG, Labour MP Michelle Welsh and Caroline Andrews from PCOS charity Verity.Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck took her own life in 2021, after filing a complaint against Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber. He had pinned her down and tried to kiss her at a work social event. An inquest into her death earlier this year determined the Army's handling of the complaint played "more than a minimal contributory part in her death". Webber has now pleaded guilty to sexual assault at a pre-trial hearing, and is awaiting sentencing. Jaysley's inquest in February this year heard that her line manager also harassed her, with the Army failing to take action. Jaysley's mother Leighann McCready and her solicitor Emma Norton, from the Centre for Military Justice, join Nuala.Janet Willoner, aka the Tree growing granny, has grown more than 4,000 trees in her garden. She forages for seeds, grows them, and they eventually grow in forests in her local area of North Yorkshire. She has been nominated in the BBC's Make a Difference Awards in the Green category. She speaks to Nuala.

The Mayoress of Liverpool (aka - Jane) has denounced Fi for her northern accent, and declared that the next Deputy Leader of the Labour Party should actively keep ferrets... do share your thoughts. Plus, Fi speaks to Miriam Margolyes about her new book, 'The Little Book of Miriam'. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The field of candidates wanting to succeed Angela Rayner as deputy leader is growing, but will the contest inevitably end up as a referendum on Keir Starmer's leadership? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Kidd and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1965008883661058202https://x.com/i/status/1965069947945795685https://x.com/i/status/1965092770172781017 https://x.com/i/status/1965003173082341547 https://x.com/i/status/1965101821573165284 https://x.com/i/status/1964941957035397162 https://x.com/i/status/1965102559183487096 https://x.com/i/status/1964849830993256563 https://x.com/i/status/1965037497869906328 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Rayner last week resigned as deputy leader of the UK Labour party along with her government positions following revelations that she underpaid stamp duty. The race to succeed her as deputy leader is now underway. George Parker, Political Editor, Financial Times joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Angela Rayner's departure has left Labour in turmoil as the party looks to recalibrate. Will Starmer's changes work? Plus, Reform UK held its conference at the weekend – is there any way of stealing the spotlight back from them? Gavin Esler and Jacob Jarvis discuss all this and more in Start Your Week. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.  www.patreon.com/bunkercast    Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more. Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis with Gavin Esler. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

pWotD Episode 3046: Angela Rayner Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 164,461 views on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 our article of the day is Angela Rayner.Angela Rayner (née Bowen; born 28 March 1980) is a British politician and trade unionist who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government since July 2024. She has been Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since 2020 and Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashton-under-Lyne since 2015. Ideologically she identifies as a socialist and as being part of Labour's soft left.Rayner was born and raised in Stockport, where she attended the comprehensive Avondale School. She left school aged 16 whilst pregnant and without any qualifications. She later trained in social care at Stockport College and worked for the local council as a care worker. She eventually became a trade union representative within Unison, during which time she joined the Labour Party. She was selected to contest Ashton‑under‑Lyne in 2014 and was elected for the seat at the 2015 general election. From 2016 until 2020 Rayner held several Shadow Cabinet positions under Jeremy Corbyn. She successfully stood for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party in 2020, and held further Shadow Cabinet positions under Keir Starmer.Following Labour's victory in the 2024 general election, Rayner entered government and was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government by Starmer in his government. Rayner's strong support base and potential as a future leader led to the New Statesman ranking her as the eighth most powerful person in British left-wing politics for 2023. The Spectator named her Politician of the Year at its annual Parliamentarian of the Year awards ceremony in 2024. Rayner is the second woman to serve as deputy prime minister, after Thérèse Coffey.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:05 UTC on Thursday, 4 September 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Angela Rayner on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a senior British lawmaker is facing demands for her to resign.

Today, Reform UK has set out a five-year plan to detain and deport all migrants who arrive in the UK without permission and suggested 600,000 people could be sent back over five years.Under the plan, named Operation Restoring Justice, Reform UK would bar anyone who comes to the UK on small boats from claiming asylum, and strike deals with countries to return those people. The proposals could face legal challenges and political opposition, with Labour branding it unworkable and the Conservatives accusing Reform UK of recycling their ideas.Adam is joined by Tom Symonds, BBC News correspondent and Dr Alice Donald, Associate Professor of Human Rights Law, Middlesex University. We also heard Adam's interview with the Deputy Leader of Reform Richard Tice on 5 Live. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren and Chris Flynn with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 48, our guest is the Deputy Leader of the Act Party and Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke Van Velden. A young Brooke Van Velden walked into a pub with a group of friends to celebrate a concert they’d just given. In doing so they stumbled across a get together of Act Party members and a relationship that was to change her life was born. Van Velden is now the Minister of workplace relations and the Minister of Internal Affairs as well as deputy leader of the Act Party. She tells the story of her grandfather’s journey to New Zealand after world war two and of a comfortable upbringing in Auckland. Her shyness at school was eventually overcome when the school’s choir master worked out that she could sing. The music department became her hangout and a shy schoolgirl became a confident performer, a skill that was to suit her forthcoming political career. That political career started in the back office of the Act Party as she worked behind the scenes on a signature policy, the End-of-Life Choice Act, which passed into law in 2019, and she speaks respectfully of the touching stories she encountered traveling the country as that policy developed. On the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast, Brooke speaks to Bruce Cotterill about a wide range of topics, including life in the opposition benches in the 2020 – 2023 term and the transition to government for the current term. We go behind the scenes and find out what it’s like to be a part of the coalition negotiations, and we learn that she only found out about her ministerial appointments when those negotiations were complete. Business owners and entrepreneurs will enjoy her comments about her desire to create a high wage growth economy with a flexible labour market and creating both the opportunities and the confidence to invest in our country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark is joined by the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski. Together they discuss why he joined the Green Party, working with Jeremy Corbyn, providing an alternative to Reform  - plus the misconceptions about the Green Party and how he hopes to change them.  You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll also be able to watch it! https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod  For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod  Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel   Follow Zack @ZackPolanski @GreenpartyZack  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this landmark episode of The Mic Drop Club, in proud partnership with Medway Voluntary Action (MVA), we bring together a powerhouse panel of leaders and changemakers to explore one central theme: how can Medway's voluntary sector thrive amid constant change and create opportunities for the next generation? Hosted by Douglas Hamandishe, this special roundtable includes insights from:  • Cllr Vince Maple, Leader of Medway Council  • Cllr Teresa Murray, Deputy Leader of Medway Council  • Jane Howard, CEO, MVA  • Clare Saunders, Programmes Director, MVA  • Mark Wicker, Project Lead on Joy, MVA  • Eithne Rynne, CEO of KAB & Chair of Medway's VCS Leaders Network This episode delves into the significance of data-driven approaches, the power of storytelling, and the importance of inclusive engagement with all sectors of society. Be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of Medway and beyond. Together, we explore the realities of funding pressures, the changing needs of communities, the power of partnerships, and why volunteering remains one of Medway's most powerful tools for community resilience.  Key Takeaways:  • Diversify to Survive: Grants alone aren't enough; organisations must explore social enterprise, individual giving, and business partnerships.  • Collaborate to Thrive: Shared resources, co-bidding, and joint service delivery build resilience and reduce duplication.  • Invest in People: Volunteers and staff are the sector's greatest assets, supporting, training, and recognising them is non-negotiable.  • Digitally Forward: From online services to impact measurement, technology is a game-changer for modern voluntary action.  • Prove the Impact: Data, storytelling, and advocacy are essential to influence policy and sustain long-term support. Inspired by the discussion? Join the movement to shape Medway's future. Whether you're part of a local organisation, a funder, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, now is the time to act.  

Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, joins Jonathan A. Hacohen on The Chosen Life to break down Canada's biggest challenges heading into the 2025 election. From skyrocketing debt and housing shortages to immigration reform and energy development, Melissa shares what the opposition plans to do differently, and why Canadians need more than just a change in leadership.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/kormans

The final elements of the €200 billion National Development Plan have been agreed and published earlier today, with the Government setting out how we will invest in all our infrastructure for the next 10 years.So how will the €200 billion be spent?Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform and Digitalisation, Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader and TD for Dublin City West, Jack Chambers, joins Kieran to discuss.

The UK government has promised a ‘devolution revolution' in England, with major changes to the structure of regional and local government, and has published a detailed white paper setting out its plans. How might these changes affect the delivery of public services and quality of local democracy? How will they change the place of local government in the wider constitutional structure? What else might be needed to ensure that ministers achieve their goals? We discussed these questions with an expert panel including two current and former council leaders.Speakers:Bella Sankey – Labour Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council and Deputy Leader of the Local Government Association Labour GroupRoger Gough – former Conservative Leader of Kent County Council (2019–25)Professor Arianna Giovannini – Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Urbino, Italy and former Director of IPPR North.Chair: Professor Alan Renwick – Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit Links:Website: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unitMailing list: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/get-involved/mailing-listBlog: constitution-unit.com

Formerly a Deputy Leader of Reform UK and MEP, Ben Habib has made headlines over his lock of horns with Nigel Farage, and an out of context remark about letting immigrants drown.Now leader of Advance UK, he hopes to push the political pendulum away from mass immigration, globalisation, and European servitude - basically anything Starmer stands for!Proudly sponsored by Gold Seal - suppliers of the highest grade Shilajit and health products in the UK. For a 10% discount on their pure premium Shilajit, Mushroom Capsules, Testosterone Booster, and other health supplements, visit:https://goldsealshilajit.com/?oly=liamtuffs&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=LiamTuffs&utm_campaign=shilajitresins&utm_content=videodescription

We sit down with Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada to talk about her life, her mission and where the party is at right now.Guest: Melissa Lantsman, MP & Dept. Leader of CPCThank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash! We

We sit down with Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada to talk about her life, her mission and where the party is at right now.Guest: Melissa Lantsman, MP & Dept. Leader of CPCThank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash! We

As a bonus on the feed, here is Jono aka Jonathan Sriranganathan, former member for Gabba Ward in Brisbane and Greens Lord Mayor candidate, with - "A discussion I facilitated with Remah Naji (2025 federal Greens candidate for Moreton, on Brisbane's south side), Huong Truong (Greens candidate for Fraser in Melbourne's western burbs) and Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and Greens Senator for NSW, reflecting on the strong swings towards the Greens in outer-suburban communities." Video version -https://youtu.be/TEHC1T6aWV0 For more reading on the election results, check out the following opinion pieces: https://www.jonathansri.com/establishmentvibes/ https://greenagenda.org.au/2025/05/movement-of-relationships/ https://greenagenda.org.au/2025/05/in-moreton-movements-electoral-politics-palestine/ ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Kevin Bonham on polling denialism & electoral reform” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nationals deputy leader reveals the party was willing to compromise on nuclear policy with the Liberal Party to avoid the messy split between parties.

May 13, 2025 - Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, a Queens Democrat, discusses what his conference got into the state budget, weighs in on the possibility of reforming the budget process, and talks about the governor's authority to make mid-year spending changes.

The votes were counted, and then re-counted in last week's by-election, netting Reform their fifth MP. Similar shockwaves were felt through the local elections and your co-pilots are here to dissect the results with Deputy Leader of Reform, Richard Tice.Allison's recent prediction of a Reform win in Runcorn & Helsby was fulfilled - and next she turns her crystal ball towards next year's May Senedd elections in Wales… Meanwhile Liam is looking forward to Reform being able to put more meat on their policy bones and tell voters where they stand economically. Plus how will the turquoise tide fare against the civil servants?Read Liam: ‘Low oil prices could keep a lid on Britain's inflation' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/05/04/opec-oil-cartel-could-give-uk-rate-setters-a-helping-hand/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Allison: ‘A new dawn has broken – and Nigel Farage might just be our next prime minister' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/02/nigel-farage-next-prime-minister/ | Read Allison: ‘Britain is not worthy of the sacrifice our soldiers made 80 years ago' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/06/sacrifice-soldiers-ve-day-allison-pearson/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parliament's select committees are well known. But the public never gets to watch the Cabinet committees, which all policies go through before reaching Parliament. Louis Collins chats with the Deputy Leader of the House, National Party MP Louise Upston, to understand what happens in the sub-committees which are Cabinet's workhorses. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Deputy Leader of New Zealand First says his party will step in to stop management of the Waitakere Ranges morphing into co-governance. Auckland Council's proposing a board made up of Iwi, the Department of Conservation, and the council. Act Leader David Seymour has also criticised the plan as moving towards co-governance. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking they're not going to stand for it. He says they won't tolerate any slither of the West Auckland heritage land being under that type of arrangement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, The government use emergency powers to stop Scunthorpe's blast furnaces shutting down. Nick talks to Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Murray. MPs find no evidence of 'two-tier policing' in summer riots response. Nick talks to Deputy Leader of Reform UK Richard Tice.A mother is banned from her daughter's primary school for complaining about lessons on gender identity. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show podcast.

Today the Dáil resumes and the speaking row is set reignite once again. Opposition leaders are seeking "an urgent meeting" with the Taoiseach. Joining Anton to discuss this on going row was Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and also Cian O'Callaghan, Deputy Leader, Social Democrats.

David Southwick is the Member for Caulfield in Victoria. David has held several Parliamentary Positions.In April 2013, David was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services. In December 2014, David was appointed into the Shadow Ministry as the Shadow Minister for Innovation, Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources and Shadow Minister for Renewables.In November 2018, David was appointed as Shadow Minister for Police, Shadow Minister forCommunity Safety and Shadow Minister for Corrections. In September 2021, David was elected as the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria and wasappointed as the Shadow Minister for Jobs and Employment, Shadow Minister for the Events Industry, Shadow Minister for Business Recovery, Shadow Minister for CBD Recovery, Shadow Minister for Small Business, and Shadow Minister for Business Precincts.In the State election held in November 2022, David was re-elected for another 4-year term as the Member for Caulfield. His Party's colleagues also re-elected him as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party.David is currently Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections, Shadow Minister for Youth and Future Leaders and Shadow Minister for Youth Justice.David has an extensive background in innovation, entrepreneurship, and small business. He also spent several years in academia, including serving as RMIT's first Entrepreneur in Residence and as Head of the Executive Education Unit at Victoria University.David continues in his commitment to young people and various local charities. As the Member for Caulfield, David has supported local initiatives including a charity fundraising run at Caulfield Racecourse. As the inaugural Chair of the Social Inclusion Leadership Committee (SILC) he seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disability in employment and community life in Victoria. In recognition of his work assisting local youth, David was awarded the City of Stonnington's Citizen of the Year in 2009. David holds a Bachelor of Business from Victoria University. In 1991 he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his service on the Victoria University Council.In his spare time David enjoys keeping fit, following the St Kilda Saints and spending time with family.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850

Ireland is not prepared to deal with severe weather events. The Climate Council is warning the State isn't ready to deal with storms like Darragh and Eowyn - or others in the future. It says there needs to be serious planning and investment into infrastructure like water and electricity. Chair of the body's Adaptation Committee Peter Thorne, says the Government isn't ready for severe weather. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Inagh-based former Senator, Roisín Garvey. Photo(C): maq123 from Getty Images via canva

Labour has announced a caucus reshuffle, giving the Auckland portfolio to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni. The party has outlined its intention to focus on winning Auckland back in 2026 after a blue wave swept the city in the 2023 election, unseating several Labour MPs in what were thought to be safe seats. A recent Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll has put Labour up 2.8 points and would mean the centre-right bloc would not be able to form government. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader and new Auckland spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni about these topics.

Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the “ball is now in Russia's court” to also accept the deal. We discuss all with Inna Sovsun, Ukrainian MP and Deputy Leader of the Holos party.

While Irish Leaders go back to their childhood and play expensive war games, EU Leaders pretend their man in Syria, former Deputy Leader of ISIS Jolani, is not slaughtering innocent civilians there. Meanwhile the EU that's obsessed with Georgia is not remotely obsessed about Workers Rights in Georgia... Paypal David Chinchaladze - davitchinchaladze165@gmail.com

Greg Brady spoke to Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition about the nomination of Mark Carney as Liberal leader and soon to be the next Prime Minister of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's claimed Clare's not getting bang for its buck on active travel projects due to a "frustrating" overspend on consultants. New figures obtained by Clare FM show the council has spent €2.4M on outside expertise to help design for greenways, pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes in the past five years, with over €1m alone going to the West Clare Greenway. This is despite €550,000 been allocated in government grants to Clare County Council's internal active travel office in the last two years. Inagh-based Deputy Leader of the Green Party Roisín Garvey has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan she believes the process could be much more efficient.

This week we talk to the Member for Farrer Sussan Ley. A seasoned political operator and deputy leader of the Liberal Party. Born in Nigeria, raised in the Emirates and the British boarding school system before settling in Canberra, Sussan’s path to politics has been anything but conventional. From her time as a commercial pilot to raising cattle to holding multiple ministerial portfolios, she’s seen firsthand how Australian politics has evolved since she was first elected in 2001. Now, as a key figure in the Opposition, she shares her thoughts on the challenges facing the Coalition, the road to the next election, and why political battles aren’t just fought in Parliament but in the hearts and minds of voters. Tune in for a rather candid conversation about the state of politics today, where we cover a range of topics, including her boss' penchant for extreme specific share trading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we were delighted to welcome the Honorable Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC, for an insightful discussion focused on the implications of recent U.S.-Canada trade developments. Lisa joined CIBC Capital Markets in 2020 following an eleven-year tenure in the Government of Canada. Her distinguished career includes serving as Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada, as well as serving as Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Labor, and Minister of Transport. We were thrilled to host Lisa and hear her valuable perspective on the evolving trade dynamics between the U.S. and Canada. In our conversation, we explore the Canadian view on President Trump's recent comments regarding tariffs and Canada's auto manufacturing industry, along with the broader implications for U.S.-Canada trade relations. We discuss Canada's political landscape, including Prime Minister Trudeau's decision to step down after losing party support, the Conservative Party's growing momentum under Pierre Poilievre, and Canada's economic challenges and growth concerns. We touch on the unifying effect trade tensions have had on Canadian political and business communities, the potential for retaliatory measures, the need for more power generation, transmission, and distribution to support Canada's economic growth, and intra-Canada trade complications that impact Canada's competitiveness. Lisa provides insight into the impact of the Canadian dollar and interest rates, how currency fluctuations affect key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and sports, the deep economic and familial ties between the U.S. and Canada, whether ongoing trade disputes could fundamentally alter the relationship between the two countries, and more. We are very thankful to Lisa for sharing her time and perspective. Mike Bradley started off the show by highlighting that President Trump's new tariffs and tariff threats are increasing volatility, but that for the most part, bond and equity markets have been moving sideways. He noted January CPI & PPI will be reported over the next two days which could create added market volatility for bonds and equities. If both inflation reports print cooler-than expected, it will likely lead to intensifying pressure from Trump for the FED to cut interest rates at the March FOMC Meeting. On the crude oil market front, WTI price has rallied this week to ~$73/bbl and crude oil time spreads are pointing to a physically tight oil market. Oil price continues to be impacted by on/off tariff threats and continued OPEC production curtailments but was aided this week on news that Russian oil exports are being impacted by tighter Russian oil sanctions. On the natural gas front, U.S. natural gas prompt price has rebounded to ~$3.50/MMBtu on colder weather and the 12-month natural gas strip is now trading above $4.00/MMBtu. BP indicated on their Q4 call that at current U.S natural gas prices, they were contemplating picking up gas rigs “now” which is a new development. He also noted that European natural gas price was trading at ~$17/MMBtu (~$100/bbl oil equivalent) because European gas storage is draining faster than expected due to colder winter weather and poor renewable performance/utilization. He ended by flagging Equinor's recent strategy shift (significant reduction in renewables capex thru 2030) and also noted that BP is calling for a “fundamental reset” of their strategy at their Capital Markets Day (Feb 26th). Robert Kester added his thoughts on AI's dominance in global discourse, highlighting this week's high-profile AI Summit in Paris and different global approaches to AI, including the U.S.'s free-market stance, Europe's push for regulation, and China's state-backed AI expansion. We hope you all enjoy the discussion with Lisa as much as we did. Our best to you all – and to our friends up north, let's work this out, eh!

It's no secret that New Zealand is confronted with numerous and problematic issues. There is a common belief that leadership is a major cause of those problems. And not just political leadership; it is widespread. There is a weakness that can only be confronted by strength of character and a determination that is in short supply. Deputy Leader of NZ First, Shane Jones provides “character” that may not please some, but is worthy of consideration by those who come up short of requirements. And, after the Mailroom with Mrs Producer, we consider a couple of those matters. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cian O'Callaghan, Deputy Leader of the Social Democrats and TD for Dublin Bay North, reacts to a chaotic day on the opposition benches in the 34th Dáil.

Former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria Peter Ford discusses how Syria fell. It was the last man standing, the U.S. Empire cannot tolerate an independent Arab state. He comments on the future of the region, Israeli expansion into Gaza and West Bank, the new regime in Damascus, the fate of the Axis of Resistance and multipolar world, the future of NATO, U.S. foreign policy under Trump, and more! Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Peter Ford: Collapse of Syria, Empire Can't Tolerate an Independent Arab State #504 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Become a Sponsor https://geopoliticsandempire.com/sponsors **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics LegalShield https://hhrvojemoric.wearelegalshield.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Workers Party of Britain https://workerspartybritain.org About Peter Ford Peter Ford is a former British diplomat who was Ambassador to Syria and Bahrain. He is a Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria Peter Ford discusses how Syria fell. It was the last man standing, the U.S. Empire cannot tolerate an independent Arab state. He comments on the future of the region, Israeli expansion into Gaza and West Bank, the new regime in Damascus, the fate of the Axis of Resistance and multipolar world, the future of NATO, U.S. foreign policy under Trump, and more! Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Peter Ford: Collapse of Syria, Empire Can't Tolerate an Independent Arab State #504 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Become a Sponsor https://geopoliticsandempire.com/sponsors **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics LegalShield https://hhrvojemoric.wearelegalshield.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Workers Party of Britain https://workerspartybritain.org About Peter Ford Peter Ford is a former British diplomat who was Ambassador to Syria and Bahrain. He is a Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Host Alex Pierson speaks with political experts from all walks of life to better understand what it means when we hear that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not only proroguing parliament but also announcing his plans to resign. So Alex speaks with: GUEST: Melissa Lantsman, The Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party & MP of Thornhill GUEST: Peter MacKay, Canada's former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, and also Minister of National Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs GUEST: Steve Paikin, Author, Broadcaster, & host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the third hour with commendations for the week. He moves on to discuss the Syrian rebels making gains with Ambassador Peter Ford, former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria and the Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to talk about President Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden. He then talks with Gloria Romero, an education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate. They discuss education in America and what could change in President-elect Trump's next term. Frank talks about his Thanksgiving and Christmas movies. He then moves on to talk with John Boyd, Principal of The Boyd Company as they discuss Elon Musk heading DOGE. He also gives the UFO Report on a thermal video taken of a UFO in Northern California. Frank starts the third hour with commendations for the week. He moves on to discuss the Syrian rebels making gains with Ambassador Peter Ford, former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria and the Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain. Frank wraps up the show talking about growing a beard. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ambassador Peter Ford, former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria and the Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain Topic: rebels make gains in Syria Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Ford_(diplomat)      Website: https://www.britishsyriansociety.org/ Social Media: https://twitter.com/britishsyrian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, a Queens Democrat who also chairs the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, joined the show to discuss the 2024 election results in New York and what's next for New York Democrats, the party's strengths and weaknesses, and more. (Ep 474)

The Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats reflects on her journey from campaigning as a child against nuclear weapons and scratchy jumpers, to being at the heart of the third-largest party in parliament.Producer: Daniel Kraemer

What if leaders from opposite sides of the political aisle could come together to chart a path for a better economic future? In this illuminating episode, we sit down with the Honorable Anne McClellan and the Honorable Lisa Raitt, co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, to explore their inspiring bipartisan efforts aimed at rejuvenating Canada's economy. You'll hear about the coalition's origins, its mission rooted in the global call to "build back better," and how these two formidable leaders use their diverse backgrounds to push for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. We then pivot to discuss the vital role of evidence-based decision-making and the power of cross-partisan collaboration. Anne and Lisa open up about their journey from political adversaries to partners in progress, offering insights into the benefits of starting from a common factual base to reduce polarization. They share candid personal anecdotes and practical advice on lowering emotional temperatures during contentious conversations, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in effective, empathetic leadership focused on making real progress rather than focusing on refusing to compromise. Finally, the conversation turns to the voices that often go unheard in discussions about economic growth: those from rural and small-town Canada. Anne and Lisa share heartfelt stories that highlight the need for inclusive leadership and the importance of listening to diverse perspectives. From dairy farmers to oil and gas executives, the coalition aims to ensure that economic growth is a shared benefit for everyone. This episode is a compelling reminder that economic progress isn't just about numbers; it's about people, unity, and a collective vision for a better future. Tune in to be inspired by their vision and learn how you can contribute to a more prosperous Canada. What You'll Learn: • The formation and mission of the Coalition for a Better Future. • The importance of evidence-based decision-making and cross-partisan collaboration. • The critical role of empathy in today's hyper-polarized environment. • Practical advice on lowering emotional temperatures in discussions and promoting constructive dialogue. • The critical need to include voices from all walks of life, especially those from rural and small-town communities, in the conversation about economic growth. Podcast Timestamps: (00:00) - The Origin Story of the Coalition for a Better Future (14:31) - Working Together for Constructive Dialogue (31:38) – What Does Economic Growth Mean to You? Creating A Conversation for All Canadians (37:07) – The Role of Empathy and Authentic Leadership (43:47) - Navigating Disagreements With Humility (52:38) - Uniting Canada for Economic Growth More of Anne and Lisa: The Honourable Lisa Raitt is vice-chair of global investment banking at CIBC and formerly the Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition. Having served in the House of Commons for eleven years, she held three portfolios as a Conservative cabinet minister: Natural Resources, Labour and Transport. The Honourable Anne McLellan is a former senior advisor at Bennett Jones in Edmonton and former Deputy Prime Minister. Having served as a Liberal MP from 1993 -2006, she held multiple ministerial portfolios, including Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Justice, and Natural Resources.   Coalition for a Better Future: https://www.canadacoalition.ca/ Key Topics Discussed: Positive Leadership, Coalition for a Better Future, Economic Growth for All, Canada, Sustainable Economic Growth, Inclusive Conversations, Evidence-based, Cross-partisan, Collaboration, Empathy, Bridging Divides, Authentic Leadership, Overcoming Polarization, Deliberative Democracy, Community Engagement, Authenticity, Transparency, Promoting Unity, Community Involvement, Influencing Policy More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/