Podcast appearances and mentions of Fiona Millar

On the podcast: what would Trump's second term look like?  Vengeance is a lifelong theme of Donald Trump's, writes Freddy Gray in this week's cover story – and this year's presidential election could provide his most delectable payback of all. Meanwhile, Kate Andrews writes that Nikki Haley's campaign is over – and with it went the hopes of the Never Trump movement. Where did it all go wrong? They both join the podcast to discuss what to expect from Trump's second coming. (03:11) Then: Will and Gus take us through some of their favourite pieces from the magazine, including Michael Hann's Pop review and Cosmo Landesman's City Life column. (16:38) Next: Flora Watkins writes in The Spectator about on private schools. She discusses how she is taking her kids out of private school, partly because of a rise in school fees brought about by inflation and the cost of living and partly in anticipation of Labour imposing VAT on school fees. To debate, Julie Robinson – general secretary of the Independent Schools Council – and Fiona Millar – former education advisor to Tony Blair – join the podcast. (20:36) And finally: the rise of organised shoplifting. Shoplifting is on the increase, writes Harriet Sergeant, not because of struggling Britons, but because of organised criminals trafficking children, too young to be charged, from around Europe to steal from British shops. They view the UK as poorly policed but rich; the perfect place for stealing goods to sell on quickly. Harriet joins the podcast alongside Xander Cloudsley, a shoplifting activist from the organisation This Is Rigged. (31:36) Hosted by William Moore and Gus Carter.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson.  If you have any feedback, please contact us on: podcast@spectator.co.uk

On the podcast: what would Trump's second term look like?  Vengeance is a lifelong theme of Donald Trump's, writes Freddy Gray in this week's cover story – and this year's presidential election could provide his most delectable payback of all. Meanwhile, Kate Andrews writes that Nikki Haley's campaign is over – and with it went the hopes of the Never Trump movement. Where did it all go wrong? They both join the podcast to discuss what to expect from Trump's second coming. (03:11) Then: Will and Gus take us through some of their favourite pieces from the magazine, including Michael Hann's Pop review and Cosmo Landesman's City Life column. (16:38) Next: Flora Watkins writes in The Spectator about on private schools. She discusses how she is taking her kids out of private school, partly because of a rise in school fees brought about by inflation and the cost of living and partly in anticipation of Labour imposing VAT on school fees. To debate, Julie Robinson – general secretary of the Independent Schools Council – and Fiona Millar – former education advisor to Tony Blair – join the podcast. (20:36) And finally: the rise of organised shoplifting. Shoplifting is on the increase, writes Harriet Sergeant, not because of struggling Britons, but because of organised criminals trafficking children, too young to be charged, from around Europe to steal from British shops. They view the UK as poorly policed but rich; the perfect place for stealing goods to sell on quickly. Harriet joins the podcast alongside Xander Cloudsley, a shoplifting activist from the organisation This Is Rigged. (31:36) Hosted by William Moore and Gus Carter.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson.  If you have any feedback, please contact us on: podcast@spectator.co.uk

This episode features a fascinating conversation with Fiona Millar, a journalist and campaigner on education and parenting issues whose work I have admired for many years. Following a career in journalism, Fiona worked in the office of the Leader of the Opposition from 1995 to 1997, and as an adviser to Tony and Cherie Blair from 1995 to 2003. On leaving Downing Street, Fiona started writing a monthly column for The Guardian about education, and in 2004 she made a documentary film for Channel Four called The Best for My Child, examining how the quasi-market in schools was working in practice. In 2018, to mark the 30th anniversary of the Education Reform Act 1988, Fiona published a fascinating book with the same name as her earlier documentary - The Best for My Child: Did the schools market deliver? Of this book, Melissa Benn wrote: Fiona Millar combines a profound understanding of the way schools work on the ground with unrivalled political acumen. This insightful account of what the market revolution has really meant for England's education system is an important and absorbing read. I whole-heartedly agree. It's very well written and I think it's really required reading for anyone who wants to understand the weirdly hierarchical, disjointed school system that we have today - and therefore how we might create a more equitable system that works for all young people. It's also well worth reading back through Fiona's many excellent articles in the Guardian, including her most recent setting out how Labour can fix the education system - a topic on which we alight in this conversation. There's a link to her Guardian profile below and it's well worth an hour of your time. LINKS Fiona's Guardian articles: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/fionamillar  Education Policy Alliance: educationpa.org Sign up to the Rethinking Education Round-up Newsletter: rethinkinged.beehiiv.com DON'T BE A STRANGER The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted and produced by Dr James Mannion. You can contact him at rethinking-ed.org/contact SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: https://patreon.com/repod Buy James a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/repod

Atrocity in Israel ... and what does the reaction in the UK say about our shared humanity? Warning: We discuss some of the graphic violence perpetrated by Hamas. And the Two Matts are joined in the second half by esteemed education campaigner and journalist Fiona Millar who hands Keir Starmer his report card on how to fix schools in the UK and much else besides.Content warning: brief, graphic description of child mortality.Have a question to stump the Two Matts? Email us now at 2matts@tnepublishing.co.ukLISTENER OFFER: get Rory Stewart's new book Politics On the Edge, (worth £22 ) FREE when you subscribe today: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics? Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests. In this episode, Tony Blair's former strategic advisor, Alastair Campbell, explains why it's advantageous to ‘think in ink' and journalist Fiona Millar highlights the psychological benefits of cold water swimming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Benn comes from a long line of outspoken campaigners and prominent Parliamentarians. She was educated at Holland Park comprehensive and the London School of Economics where she graduated with a First in History, the first woman in a generation to do so. Melissa's journalism has appeared in a wide range of publications, including the Independent, the Times, Public Finance, Marxism Today, London Review of Books, Cosmopolitan and the Financial Times. She is a regular contributor to the Guardian, the New Statesman, and Teach Secondary magazine, where she writes a regular column. Melissa has published nine books, including two novels. In her writing on education, Melissa has consistently tried to tackle contemporary myths about state education and to set out the case for a more equal system. With Fiona Millar she co-authored 'A Comprehensive Future: Quality and Equality For All Our Children', an influential pamphlet that challenged the drift towards the marketisation of state education within the then New Labour government and made the case for strong, non-selective, community schools. This was followed by School Wars: The Battle for Britain's Education, described by the Observer as ‘a tremendous book.In it, Melissa sketched the history of, and struggles around, secondary education from the post-war period onward and offered a critique of the education policies of successive governments, in particular the Coalition government of 2010-2015. With Janet Downs, she co-authored, 'The Truth About Our Schools: Exposing the Myths, Exploring the Evidence', which tackled some increasingly prevalent and pernicious myths about state education. Caroline Lucas MP described it as a ‘hugely important book that should be required reading for every Education Secretary.' In Life Lessons, Melissa set out the Case for a National Education Service, and this book was described by Guardian Education columnist Fiona Millar as ‘an eloquent and much needed blueprint for reform when radical ideas are in short supply.' I find Melissa's writing to be a uniquely refreshing contribution to the education debate. I recommend catching up on Melissa's many excellent columns in the publications listed earlier. And her book School Wars, which remains incredibly relevant, 12 years after publication, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to understand why we have the weird, patchwork education system that we have. LINKS Melissa's website: https://melissabenn.co.uk/ Rethinking Metacognition tickets: https://bit.ly/rethinkmetacog Making Change Stick - contact: https://www.makingchangestick.co/contact Rethinking Ed Mighty Network: https://rethinking-education.mn.co The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted and produced by Dr James Mannion. You can contact him at www.rethinking-ed.org/contact, or via a social platform of your choosing: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RethinkingJames Insta: https://www.instagram.com/drjamesmannion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mannion/ SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod

What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.In this performance 10, Alastair Campbell's advice to King Charles and Fiona Millar on how Alastair functioned in a high performance role in Downing Street despite suffering with depression.Takeaway thinking…Show, don't tell.Georgie + Ben spoke with Alastair + Fiona on 20th September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alastair Campbell + Fiona MillarSpin doctor/journalist/mental health campaigner + Journalist/educational campaignerLife partner + Life partnerAlastair Campbell is a journalist and author but is best known as Tony Blair's formidable former press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Since leaving No.10, Alastair has been a vocal advocate for mental health charities following his own 2005 diagnosis of depression. Along the way he has written seventeen books on politics, mental health and sport, all while traversing the country in pursuit of his beloved Burnley F.C.Alongside Alastair is his life partner, Fiona Millar. Fiona is a journalist and campaigner on education and parenting issues. While Alastair was advising Tony Blair, Fiona was also in Downing Street, as advisor to Cherie Blair. Fiona currently contributes to The Guardian and the Local Schools Network website.Together they lift the lid on working with the Blairs, living as a family with mental illness and how they would advise the Royals.If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you can contact the charity, Mind, at https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ or call them on 0300 123 3393.This four way conversation was recorded on 20th September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, host Steve Anglesey shares what he enjoyed this week, including president Zelensky's address to Congress, and what he didn't particularly enjoy this week, featuring Michael Gove being called a hero. Journalist and campaigner Fiona Millar then joins the podcast to discuss why Boris Johnson surrounds himself with individuals from who went through the private school system, how Eton would perform if it received the same funding as the state school system and how education in this country can be levelled up. Plus, the Festival of Brexit, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lord David Frost all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

Join Mal for a curriculum special! With her formidable guests: (15) Mary Myatt discussing School Culture and the Curriculum.  Why we need to take our time when creating, developing, and reviewing our curriculum. @MaryMyatt (60) Fiona Millar discussing reforming the 14-19 curriculum & the introduction of a real Baccalaureate qualification for England  @SchoolTruth Tune in. Talk it Out! #TTRadio

André Langlois speaks to journalist and former Number 10 communications chief Alastair Campbell and journalist and education campaigner Fiona Millar about life with serious mental health challenges, as documented in Alastair's book, Living Better: How I Learned to Survive Depression. This episode is an interview from the live online event Ham&High: Our Community's Mental Health, held on May 21, 2021.  The conversation ranges from changes needed in the health services and education to Eric Clapton and the joys of Burnley FC and Hampstead Heath.

This week Alastair and Grace are joined by the most important person in both of their lives. Fiona Millar is a journalist, political aide, and campaigner on education and gender issues. She is also Grace's mum and Alastair's partner. In this episode the family talk about Fiona's life, and love, and Skye, the dog, also features, loudly snoring throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Labour communications chief Alastair Campbell has always struggled with depression. He, his partner, Fiona Millar, and their daughter, Grace Campbell, discuss the impact it has had on their lives. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

With Olivia Tan and Fiona Millar

“There were no league tables when I started and there are going to be no league tables this year! That opens up a space, I think, for a different kind of conversation. I just hope there’ll be the will to have that conversation when this immediate period is over.”  This week we talk to writer, journalist and campaigner Fiona Millar. We discuss how her role as a governor has helped her write about education over the years in a meaningful way. She also considers how governance has changed since she began as a parent governor in 1992.  We talk about how she managed her role as chair alongside a busy career, as well as parenting, and think about the challenges ahead for schools and their governing bodies.

Hey Podulters, hope you’re well! In this weeks episode I speak to journalist, education campaigner and former advisor to Cherie Blair, Fiona Millar. We discuss a private versus state education, where our system is failing, and what Fiona’s ideal model would be! I loved speaking to Fiona and I really hope that you enjoy the episode! As always please do rate, review and subscribe O xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Podulters, hope you’re well! In this weeks episode I speak to journalist, education campaigner and former advisor to Cherie Blair, Fiona Millar. We discuss a private versus state education, where our system is failing, and what Fiona’s ideal model would be! I loved speaking to Fiona and I really hope that you enjoy the episode! As always please do rate, review and subscribe O xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reading Time: < 1 minute Is the reality of working in schools reported correctly by the media? Our 85th podcast interview is with Fiona Millar, educational journalist, a school governor and author of ‘The Best For My Child’. In this podcast, listen to Fiona and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss: The memories of her education as a child and the […] The post Podcast 85: Has School Academisation Delivered? appeared first on TeacherToolkit.

Once again this year we will bring you influential and interesting guests from the world of education. Whether it's leadership experts, subject specialists, policy makers or education commentators, we hope you will continue to find the podcast both engaging and thought provoking. We start the year with a special double episode. In the first half we'll hear about an exciting new project that is aiming to gain insights into the lives of teachers through the use of a smartphone app. And in the second half we speak to journalist and school governor Fiona Millar about her new book, which examines how the 1988 education reform act fundamentally transformed the school system.

This month, our podcast is brought to you in partnership with our friends at ‘Speakers for Schools' and in this episode we'll speak with some very interesting and high profile guests who work closely with the charity. You'll hear from Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, writer, journalist and campaigner Fiona Millar and the Executive Director of Speakers for Schools, Ashley Hodges. NAHT is a professional association and union for schools leaders. NAHT Edge is the part of our association aimed specifically at aspirational middle leaders. To discover more about the benefits of being an NAHT Edge or NAHT member, go online to nahtedge.org.uk/join or www.naht.org.uk/join. You can follow us on Twitter @NAHTEdge and @NAHTnews.

Hosts Rose Fulhorst, Vivian Aubin and Fiona Millar welcome their Special Guest: Psychic Medium/ Animal Communicator Natalie Anderson! Be sure to “Tune-In” and join us!  …and even get a FREE Mini-Reading, Live On-Air! Valentine's Week FREE Worshops & Specials!: AngelPractitioners.com/Love Get VIP Access to Our Shows: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Join the Conversation, on our Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/Groups/AngelicRealms

Host Rose Fulhorst welcomes her New Co-Hosts: Vivian Aubin and Fiona Millar! Be sure to “Tune-In” and join us!  …and even get a FREE Mini-Reading, Live On-Air! Spectacular New Years 5-Course Sale!: AngelPractitioners.com/NewYear Get VIP Access to Our Shows: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Join the Conversation, on our Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/Groups/AngelicRealms

Fiona Millar, manager of human resources at SwanCare, on how staff improve the lives of residents 58 times a day.

Hosts Vivian Aubin and Fiona Millar discuss Arch-Angel Sandalphon, in the Arch-Angel Spotlight! They will also be taking your Calls for Questions about today's topic, other topics, or for a Live, On-Air Mini-Reading! Visit Our Website: www.AngelPractitioners.com Join the Conversation, on our Facebook Group: www.Facebook.com/Groups/AngelicRealms

Hosts Vivian Aubin and Fiona Millar ask "What's On Your Mind?".... YOU call in and Set The Topic! ....Whatever is on your Mind, or ask Questions, or Get a Mini-Reading, LIVE, On-Air! Get VIP Access to Our Shows: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Become a Master Angel Practitioner™: AngelPractitioners.com/Master Join the Conversation, on our Facebook Group: www.EarthAngelsworldwide.com

Hosts Vivian Aubin and Fiona Millar discuss Perception: Can it really make a difference?? They will also be taking your Calls for Questions about today's topic, other topics, or for a Live, On-Air Mini-Reading! Get VIP Access to Our Shows: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Become a Master Angel Practitioner™: AngelPractitioners.com/Master Join the Conversation, on our Facebook Group: www.EarthAngelsworldwide.com

Hosts Vivian Aubin and Fiona Millar discuss Arch-Angel Metatron!! They will also be taking your Calls for Questions about Metatron, other topics, or for a LIve, On-Air Mini-Reading! Get VIP Access to Our Shows: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Become a Master Angel Practitioner™: AngelPractitioners.com/Master Join the Conversation, on our Facebook Group: www.EarthAngelsworldwide.com

Geoff Barton, ASCL General Secretary, talks to Patsy Kane, Executive Head, Education & Leadership Trust Manchester, Sir Michael Barber, Chair, Office for Students, Fiona Millar, education journalist, Simon Henderson, Headmaster, Eton College, Alison Oliver, Chief Executive, Youth Sports Trust, Philippa Cordingley, Chief Executive of CUREE, Bill Lucas, Professor of Learning, University of Winchester, Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering, University of California, Chris King, Headmaster Leicester Grammar School and chair HMC, Sean Harford, National Director of Education, Ofsted, Alison Peacock, Chief Executive, Chartered College of Teaching, Sir Michael Wilshaw, Former Chief Inspector of Schools

Get RIGHT ON-AIR - No Waiting! Introducing Our *New VIP Membership: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Hosts Pamela Jones, Janice Fuchs and Rose Fulhorst  welcome their Special Guest Fiona Millar! AngelPractitioners.com/Fiona ...Plus they will be Taking Your Calls, for Angel Messages and Mini-Readings! On Tuesdays we discuss Angels, Angelic Mediumship, Practicing as a Medium and MORE! Visit Our Website: www.AngelPractitioners.com

Get RIGHT ON-AIR - No Waiting! Introducing Our *New VIP Membership: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Host Lillian Carriere is joined by Guest Co-Hosts LizBeth Russell and Fiona Millar, and they will chat about some of their funniest/ whimsical memories, from their Practice! ...Plus they will be Taking Your Calls, for Angel Messages and Mini-Readings! On Sundays we discuss Fairies, Angels, Fairy Realms, Angelic Realms, and much MORE! Visit Our Website: www.AngelPractitioners.com

Hosts: Fiona Millar, Anita C. Powell and Vivian Aubin will be chatting about: Showing People Their Greatness! …Featuring Fiona Millar ...Plus they will be Taking Your Calls, for Angel Messages and Mini-Readings! Get RIGHT ON-AIR - No Waiting! Introducing Our *New VIP Membership: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Visit Our Website: www.AngelPractitioners.com Become a Referring Angel! ...and make money! AngelPractitioners.com/Affiliates

Get RIGHT ON-AIR - No Waiting! Introducing Our *New VIP Membership: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP OPEN LINES! ....That means Hosts Dax Carlisle and Guest Co-Host Fiona Millar will be taking Your Calls, and YOU Set the Topic! Do you a have burning question about Tarot? Numerology? Sacred Geometry? Angels? Magic? The Law of Attraction? Spirituality? ...Or want to Chat about anything else? It's ALL fair game, during OPEN LINES!  ...Plus Fiona & Dax will be Offering Mini-Readings - Tarot - Angels - Numerology - Angel Numbers! Visit Our Website: www.AngelPractitioners.com Find out more about Fiona and Connect with her: AngelPractitioners.com/Fiona Become a Referring Angel! ...and make money! AngelPractitioners.com/Affiliates AngelPractitioners.com/Facebook ** AngelPractitioners.com/Twitter

Hosts: Anita C Powell, Fiona Millar and Vivian Aubin will be discussing: Spiritual Protection Out of Love! Discussing why protection is important, its benefits and ways to protect oneself… ...Plus they will be Taking Your Calls, for Angel Messages and Mini-Readings! Get RIGHT ON-AIR - No Waiting! Introducing Our *New VIP Membership: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Visit Our Website: www.AngelPractitioners.com Become a Referring Angel! ...and make money! AngelPractitioners.com/Affiliates

Hosts: Anita C Powell, Fiona Millar and Vivian Aubin discuss: Grounding: Its Benefits and Ways to Ground! ...Plus they will be Taking Your Calls, for Angel Messages and Mini-Readings! Get RIGHT ON-AIR - No Waiting! Introducing Our *New VIP Membership: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Visit Our Website: www.AngelPractitioners.com Become a Referring Angel! ...and make money! AngelPractitioners.com/Affiliates

PREMIER EPISODE! Fridays on Angelic Realms Radio! Host Claudia Ibarra welcomes new Hosts: Anita C Powell, Fiona Millar and Vivian Aubin to the Airwaves! Listen in and meet your New Hosts! ...Plus they will be Taking Your Calls, for Angel Messages and Mini-Readings! Get RIGHT ON-AIR - No Waiting! Introducing Our *New VIP Membership: AngelPractitioners.com/VIP Visit Our Website: www.AngelPractitioners.com Become a Referring Angel! ...and make money! AngelPractitioners.com/Affiliates

Fiona Millar, journalist, gives the 2014 Lady English Lecture at St Hilda's College