Podcasts about downing street christmas

As Prime Minister Keir Starmer celebrates a turbulent 5 months in office by eventually turning on the Downing Street Christmas lights, co-Pilot Pearson celebrates reaching new records in her weight-loss journey. But elsewhere there is less reason to be joyous with the oncoming news woes.Both your co-pilots question the need for the PM to ‘re-launch' his government, whilst the rocket's resident economist Halligan delivers some stark truths about the growth of the UK economy.Strapping into the rocket this week for a return mission is Sir David Davis who explains why he decided to return to parliament as well as his take on the UK's current political antics.And your co-pilots have a new game of ‘Starmer Bingo'…Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ Read Allison: ‘Gregg Wallace's revolting behaviour is far from banter': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/03/gregg-wallace-revolting/ |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.

In the final episode of our pilot run, we flip the script as Aggy interviews Sean on his research regarding climate misinformation on Facebook. Then Aggy speaks to Jennie King about the “war room”, where a team of analysts was working round the clock to combat climate misinformation live during COP26. The Stop Funding Heat podcast is produced by Stop Funding Heat: www.stopfundingheat.info Thanks to our guests today! Find them at https://www.isdglobal.org/ReferencesOn The Back Burner report - building the case around Facebook's spread of climate misinformation: https://bit.ly/33fgcEu In Denial report - comprehensive report on how much climate misinformation there is on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3HIlA6m Daily Express removed an article citing Naomi Seibt SFH site: https://bit.ly/2NXVULjAdvertisers pulled their money from GB News: https://bit.ly/3vqVrFaClimate change already causing 150,000 deaths annually: https://bit.ly/3spAn02Why did we look at Facebook? Facebook has 2.91 billion monthly users: https://bit.ly/3hqeJm1More about Facebook's Climate Science Center - like feeding someone poison then giving them a brochure about vegetables: http://archive.is/PfeesFacebook Papers leak - information about staff conversations: https://bit.ly/3JZSYFSFacebook allege that data in Stop Funding Heat report is wrong, despite it being their own data: https://bit.ly/35DvGH6More about the COP26 war room: https://n.pr/3IwnmaEThe final report from the war room is still pending, but we will share it out on our social channels as soon as it's ready!False claim that COP26 was running on diesel: https://reut.rs/36Q5wkY“Grey speech” of delayism is becoming more common in climate misinformation culture wars: https://lat.ms/3tjpKeiNot Sure About That - I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here to be held in Wales to combat climate change: https://bbc.in/3HutBdBNot Sure About That - Ant and Dec poke fun at Downing Street Christmas party: https://bit.ly/3prjrV7

On this episode of surviving Boris...I mean episode 93, the aunties discuss: -Boris and his shenanigans at the Downing Street Christmas party that happened during the 2020 lockdown. Will he survive the scrutiny from the public and some of the other ministers? -The government has shut down Prince Harry's security saying he isn't a 'high risk' after stepping down from royal duties 2years ago. -Kanye West claiming Kim Kardashian kept him from Chicago's 4th birthday party. -The UK is also trialling the 4 day working week from this week. Scotland seems to also be on board this change in working pattern so is this likely to be the future? Don't forget to follow the aunties https://www.instagram.com/loveyaayaa/ (@loveyaayaa) https://www.instagram.com/sadesalami/ (@sadesalami) https://www.instagram.com/farrforce/ (@farrforce) https://www.instagram.com/thebritishblacklist/ (@thebritishblacklist)

There's not a journalist in the country whose work has dominated the political agenda like Pippa Crerar. She has dropped bombshell after bombshell during the pandemic, including the exclusive on Dominic Cummings' trip to Barnard Castle and the explosive revelations about Downing Street Christmas parties. Pippa tells Matt how big stories like these happen, the work that goes in behind-the-scenes and how they snowball. It's a thrilling insight into how journalists hold the powerful to account and the relationships they have with politicians and advisers. Merry Christmas! Follow Pippa and send her your tips on Twitter: @PippaCrerar NEW GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE: 10 Jan: Neil Kinnock24 Jan: Angela Rayner Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with NEIL KINNOCK on Monday 10 January here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first Podmas! Welcome guys we hope you love this content, been absent for two weeks so we defo have a lot of making up to do! Nonetheless, how do you guys feel about the Downing Street Christmas party? It was very disrespectful of everyone that was there! Stay tuned to hear what we have to say. Come chill with us and engage in the comments with some of your experiences. Chat to us later

A series of scandals have left British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in quite the bind. The latest scandal around a Downing Street Christmas party has resulted in investigations, resignations, and recriminations. Is this the final straw for BoJo? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Writer and Broadcaster Gavin Esler and Irish Independent political correspondent John Downing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Statesman data journalist Ben Walker joins Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush in our monthly polling update. They discuss the impact of the No 10 Christmas party revelations, the public's appetite for Covid restrictions, how inflation could influence the way people vote, and what might happen in the North Shropshire by-election on 16 December. Then in You Ask Ben: Ben answers listeners' questions on the reliability of snap polling and the desire for Scottish independence.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nina Porter has all the key events happening in the world from the past 7 days. This week: The US wins a high court appeal to extradite Julian Assange from the UK to the US, reports emerge that a Christmas Party took place in Downing Street whilst the UK was under tight COVID-19 restrictions and a truck crash in Mexico leads to deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers, Back with another episode! This week, we talk about Nigeria going on the red list, Ghana's new travel restrictions, getting banged up abroad, the 10.Downing Street Christmas party scandal and the obsession with Black girl luxury. As always, if you enjoyed the episode, leave us a review and join the conversation online using #noshadepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoShadePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshadepod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvGKWtMHSrTjq-_RUy2x1A Thank you for your constant love and support. Love, No Shade duo xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a big week in Westminster... which is why Luke and Zak are back with another podcast. Episode 60 features in-depth analysis of the multitude of crises facing the government, including the Downing Street Christmas parties. Stay Safe, Keep Voting Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via midfieldpolitics@gmail.com or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

The British government introduces Plan B measures in a desperate bid to mitigate the spread of the new Omicron variant, the Downing Street Christmas party fiasco continues to rip through Boris Johnson's battered reputation, and lawmakers eye up worrying new ways to tackle Britain's drug habit.In this episode our resident conspiracy theorist Danny Sutcliffe is less than impressed with the timing of the Prime Minister's Plan B announcement, we have an exclusive leaked recording from last year's Downing Street Christmas party, and Allyson June Smith travels the multiverse to see if conservative fears about the dangers of decriminalising drug use have any basis in reality.Enjoying the show? Don't forget you can get early access to every episode and the stories on the I See You facebook page by signing up to our Patreon. Join now as an Early Bird supporter and you can get a massive discount on all of our exclusive content!Written and edited by Sam Gore Produced by Huw Roberts and our brilliant Patreon supportersI See News theme by Eddie FrenchGraphic design by Chumchi.comAdvertise Your Business  by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5613-advertise-your-business-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseA Christmas Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8532-a-christmas-partyLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensewww.Patreon.com/ISeeYouStories Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/ISeeYouStories)

By tradition, the first foreign visit by a new German chancellor is always to Paris. After the campaigning, the vote, the coalition building and the handover ceremonies, Olaf Scholz is at the French presidential palace. His host is about to get a lot busier. Emmanuel Macron is expected to hit the campaign trail for re-election next spring while France takes on the rotating presidency of the European Union.

So here it is... Merry Maskmas. As England's new Covid rules start to take effect, the Daily Mirror's Pippa Crerar, who first broke the news about last year's Downing Street Christmas gatherings, brings us up to date on the controversy. Meanwhile, the BBC's Ed Thomas tells Adam about the impact of the pandemic on poverty and mental health in Burnley, where he has been following communities in some of the town's most deprived areas over the past year. And Brit Awards' Rising Star winner, Holly Humberstone, talks about becoming famous during lockdown and why she supports mask-wearing at her gigs. Today's Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

It's the story which refuses to leave at the end of the night: the saga of the Downing Street Christmas party. But how much of a hangover could it cause Boris Johnson? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An inquest jury has found that police mistakes 'probably' contributed to the deaths of serial killer Stephen Port's victims. Daniel Whitworth, 21, from Gravesend was among four men who were drugged and killed by Port between 2014 and 2015. Hear from the solicitor representing the victim's families, the barrister of Daniel Whitworth's partner at the time of his death, and also a response from the Met Police. Also in today's podcast, The son of a former Vice Lord Lieutenant of Kent is at the centre of the Downing Street Christmas party scandal. Ed Oldfield, who went to King's School in Rochester, is the man who can be heard joking with Boris Johnson's former press secretary in the video obtained by ITV News earlier this week. It's as Plan B restrictions start to come into force from today. Hear from a University of Kent virologist. Residents in part of Medway say they'll have to reconsider their futures if an industrial vineyard gets built. The plans for private land off Upper Bush in Cuxton include a wine production facility, café, visitors' centre, and a car park - her from residents and local parish councillors. Former footballer Chris Kamara has been in Medway for the opening of a new activity centre based on the Ninja Warrior UK TV show. It's in the old Dickens World building at Chatham Dockside. And, hear from midfielder Danny Lloyd ahead of Gillingham's crunch game at Fleetwood Town this weekend.

This week, the prosecution is going to rest its case in the #SexTrafficking case against #GhislaineMaxwell Lil Tone & Big Tone discuss what's been dubbed the trial of the century. #GMax faces a possible sentence of up to 80 years in prison, which seems to Big Tone a tad disproportionate. The Dad & Daughter co-hosts also discuss the latest piece of buffoonery by #Boris over the No 10 Downing Street Christmas party that never happened but DID actually happen, although all COVID laws were obeyed when they clearly weren't. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/re-educatingdad/message

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio Wales about the Downing Street Christmas parties, the investigations into the events, the impact on governance, news relate to the booster programme and more.

In this week's episode, host Steve Anglesey shares his thoughts on the Downing Street Christmas party last year that definitely didn't happen... or did it? Playwright and author Bonnie Greer joins the podcast to discuss her belief that the British are inherently decent, even if the prime minister isn't. She also discusses why sending Anne-Marie Trevelyan to woo Joe Biden wasn't only a mistake but laughable and the potential return of Donald Trump. Plus, Mark Francois MP, Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

Allegra Stratton has resigned as a government adviser after a video that showed her laughing about a Downing Street Christmas party, reportedly held during the peak of lockdown in December last year, was leaked to the media. The government continues to deny that the party took place. Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss whether the scandal spells the beginning of the end for Boris Johnson and the extraordinary timing of new Covid restrictions.Then in You Ask Us, a listener asks why the Labour Party is unwilling to engage with drug policy reform.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello there! Join us today where we discuss the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. We also share our opinions on the recent scandals including the Downing Street Christmas party at a time when the whole of UK was in lockdown.From reminiscing about Christmas gone by to our hopes for this year, we also share our exam tips at a time when many have these just after the holidays!Email: stories.medtime@gmail.comInstagram: @medtimestoriespodcastTwitter: @medtimestories

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised after a video was leaked showing senior officials joking and laughing about a Downing Street Christmas party last year during a time of strict COVID lockdowns. But there's growing concern about public trust in government officials as Omicron takes hold.

It's been a tough day at the office for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as he faced a fiery PMQs largely focused on claims of a Christmas Party at Number 10 last year, when such gatherings had been banned under pandemic restrictions.One of Boris Johnson's advisors at the heart of the scandal, Allegra Stratton has resigned and offered her “profound apologies”, after footage emerged of her joking about a Downing Street Christmas party.The Evening Standard's Deputy Political Editor David Bond discusses the alleged party, how the Prime Minister coped during today's fiery PMQs and whether Boris still has the public's trust. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two of Kent's Conservative MPs have demanded answers over the Downing Street Christmas party scandal. It's after video emerged of staff at Number 10 joking about a 'cheese and wine' event during a mock news conference last December when Covid restrictions were in place. Hear from North Thanet's Sir Roger Gales, our political editor Paul Francis and what some of you have had to say about it. Also in today's podcast, two teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was found dead at a property in Tunbridge Wells. A mum has welcomed calls for all children to be screened for dyslexia before they leave primary school. The founder of an animal sanctuary says she's a nervous wreck ahead of a meeting which is set to decide its future. Happy Pants Ranch moved onto land near Sittingbourne back in January but requires a change of use application to be approved if it's to stay there. And the Gillingham manager has been reacting to their 5-1 defeat to Rotherham in league one.

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Kevin Brennan, Labour MP for Cardiff West, says anyone who was at the alleged Downing Street Christmas party should consider resigning if lockdown rules were broken. Brennan also discusses his campaign to change the way musicians are remunerated through streaming services. Plus: Analysis from Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Therese Raphael. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the Government is keen to get back on the front foot after more damaging headlines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Boris Johnson is facing accusations of lying after senior No 10 officials were filmed joking about a lockdown Christmas party that Downing Street insists did not take place. Johnson and his aides have repeatedly denied that the event, reportedly held for staff at No 10 in December last year, broke Covid rules or took place at all. In the leaked video of a mock televised press briefing, an adviser to Johnson is seen joking with Allegra Stratton, the prime minister's then press secretary, about “a Downing Street Christmas party on Friday night”.

In this week's episode, Mark is joined by Jamali Maddix and Elliot Steel as he tries to make sense of Downing Street Christmas parties, the Omicron variant - and why all cats are psychopaths.Follow Jamali on Twitter @jamalimaddixFollow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the penultimate episode of this year, Ollie and Eve review the week's news in true chatty Meridian Podcast style. Hear their thoughts on why the Downing Street Christmas party has become such a huge story, what Labour's recent reshuffle means for their election chances and why the Strictly Come Dancing casting department have nailed it this year. We'll be back in two weeks with our Christmas special interview! Think you have a good idea for a future podcast episode? Email us at meridianpodcast@gmail.com Want to write for The Meridian Magazine? Click here for more information

In this week's episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners thoughts on how the government can approach the migrant crisis, and shares his own on the Downing Street Christmas party last year. Award-winning journalist John Lichfield joins the podcast to discuss the fascism of French journalist turned presidential candidate Éric Zemmour. He then gives an analysis on the recent tragedy in the Channel, how the British press also seems to have amnesia when reporting cases such as these and how a solution may well be unreachable. Plus, the 18% who think Brexit is going well, Sajid Javid and Ben Bradley MP are all in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.