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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has been named leader of the governing Conservative Party, taking power as Britain's next prime minister at a time when the country faces a cost-of-living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession. Johnson was forced to announce his resignation in July after months of scandal and he will travel to Scotland to meet Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday to officially tender his resignation. He urged his ruling Conservative party to put aside their differences to tackle the energy crisis that looks set to dominate Truss's immediate future.

Earlier this week, the UK finally announced their new Prime Minister. Weeks after Boris Johnson announced he would step down on the back of months of pressure following scandal after scandal, the Conservatives whittled down their pack of hopefuls to two, with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss winning out over Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. But who is Liz Truss, and why are there so many negative reports about the woman who calls Boris Johnson her friend? Today The Quicky Team finds out exactly who the new British PM is, and how she'll handle taking on the top job.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Associate Professor Dr Rob Manwaring - Flinders University at the College of Business, Government and Law Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Liv Proud Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a bit of a ride in recent months when it comes to politics in the United Kingdom. The nation's new prime minister - former Foreign Secretary Liz Truss - was sworn in this week, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we get across why there's been a leadership change in the UK, who Liz Truss is, and the biggest challenges she's facing at home and abroad.Squiz recommends:The Liz Truss Foreign Secretary One - Political Thinking with Nick Robinson podcastLiz Truss' dance moves

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①The 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services closes on Monday.(00:47) ②Germany announces a 65 billion euro new economic relief package to tackle inflation in the country.(15:30) ③U.S. life expectancy has fallen for a consecutive year to an average of 76 years old.(26:00) ④Bloomberg projects India to overtake UK and become the world's 5th largest economy.(37:03) ⑤UK's former Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has won the Tory leadership contest.(44:48)

The UK has a new prime minister; Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. She has been selected by the Conservative Party membership, and she will formally take the role in a ceremony at the Queen's Balmoral Estate in Scotland tomorrow. Truss prevailed over former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, in a vote of the party's 180,000 paid-up membership. She received over 81,000 votes, against Sunak's more than 60,000, after a two-month campaign following Boris Johnson's resignation announcement in July. Kathryn speaks with Matt Dathan, Home Affairs Editor at The Times.

Former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak and current Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are vying to lead the Conservative party in the UK. Whoever wins will become Prime Minister, replacing Boris Johnson. Correspondent Rich Preston talks to Jim.

Tory leadership rivals, former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, faced some tough questions on Thursday evening - from Sky's Kay Burley and an audience of undecided party members - on why they should be Britain's next prime minister. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kamali Melbourne gets reaction from some of those involved in the special programme, plus analysis with Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates and our political correspondent Tamara Cohen. Producer: Soila Apparicio Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

In just over a month the Conservative Party will finally select a new leader, and it'll come down to a choice between either Foreign Secretary Liz Truss or former chancellor Rishi Sunak. At the moment it seems the smart money is on Truss.  Here to tell us how the leadership race is shaping up is our BBC Correspondent Charlotte Gallagher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK is being pressured to explain why changes were made to an official statement on gender equality, including removing commitments to abortion and sexual health rights, following the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, held in London earlier this month. Norway and Denmark have approached the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to protest against the changes, and an open letter to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss from more than 20 human rights, pro-choice, and international aid groups has demanded the government reverse the deletions immediately and explain why they were made. Caroline Nokes MP, who chairs the women and equalities select committee, has also written to the foreign secretary. She tells us why she's concerned. More than 650 Anglican Bishops from around the world have arrived in Canterbury for the first Lambeth conference since 2008. The conference offers an opportunity for worship, discussion and - once again, it seems - a falling out over sex. The Church is declining in the West and growing in the Global south. Harry Farley reports on what this means for the nature and leadership of the Anglican communion. The archive used in his report was supplied by Pathe News. The Scottish Highlands and islands are criss-crossed with ‘coffin roads', the paths along which bodies were carried for burial. Many are now popular walking and cycling routes. But their history reminds us of a time when death was a more public and ritualistic practice. Professor Ian Bradley, whose book on this has just been published, tells us what the distinctive West Highland and Hebridean approach to dying and mourning can offer us today. Presented by Edward Stourton. Produced by Julia Paul and Amanda Hancox.

Inflation hits 9.4% and will peak at 11% in the autumn say the Bank of England, which has hinted at an imminent 0.5% interest rate rise.  The ECB have just increased interest rates by 0.5% to zero for the first time in over a decade. Rates have been negative since 2014. Public sector workers are threatening strikes, with unions complaining that a 5% pay rise will not keep pace with rising costs.  Overall, figures show that pay is falling behind the cost of living making the average person poorer.  Mortgages rates have gone up by around 300%.  Whilst most people are on fixed rates, those rates will eventually expire.   The problem for borrowers at the lower income scale is that they may not qualify for certain rates due to affordability tests.    Watch video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/aRpFGTJqlUE Who will be the next UK PM? I wish I could give a less gloomy outlook on the economy but it is not looking too rosy at the moment. One possible bright light on the horizon is the change of leadership and government in the UK following the forced resignation of Boris Johnson. The final two candidates for the prime minister job are former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.   Liz Truss is currently ahead in the polls and id she becomes the new prime minister she will cut taxes, increase spending and take measures to encourage economic growth.   Whilst this will mean deferring the UK's £2 trillion debt reduction, it will provide a much needed boost to the economy and create more tax revenue. I believe the UK is due for a shift in economic policy and that Liz Truss is the right person to lead the country.   Tesla dumps Bitcoin Tesla has now sold off most of its holdings of the cryptocurrency. The firm has dumped 75% of its Bitcoin, which was worth about $2bn (£1.7bn) at the end of 2021. It is backing away as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged, falling by more than 50% this year. Tesla said it bought traditional currency with the $936m (£782m) from its Bitcoin sales. Tesla boss Elon Musk has been among the most high profile champions of cryptocurrency, with his pronouncements on social media often driving significant trading activity. Tesla's $1.5bn investment in Bitcoin, revealed in February 2021, prompted a surge of demand in the currency. The price of the notoriously volatile cryptocurrency soared last year to almost $70,000 in November before crashing. One Bitcoin trades for less than $25,000. Musk previously said he would not sell any crypto, but now needs cash. Tesla shares have plunged almost 40% this year. Learn how to create wealth and buy and control property using other people's money! Claim your free Wealth Accelerator Discovery Call with me: https://calendly.com/charleskelly/wealth-accelerator-discovery-call #free #economy #wealth #money #property #cryptocurrency #tesla #elonmusk #bitcoin #inflation #interestrates #liztruss #borisjohnson #rishisunak #makemoney #bankofengland #ecbinterestrates #freewealthcoachingcall #coaching #mortgagerates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation hits 9.4% and will peak at 11% in the autumn say the Bank of England, which has hinted at an imminent 0.5% interest rate rise. The ECB have just increased interest rates by 0.5% to zero for the first time in over a decade. Rates have been negative since 2014. Public sector workers are threatening strikes, with unions complaining that a 5% pay rise will not keep pace with rising costs. Overall, figures show that pay is falling behind the cost of living making the average person poorer. Mortgages rates have gone up by around 300%. Whilst most people are on fixed rates, those rates will eventually expire. The problem for borrowers at the lower income scale is that they may not qualify for certain rates due to affordability tests. Watch video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/aRpFGTJqlUE Who will be the next UK PM? I wish I could give a less gloomy outlook on the economy but it is not looking too rosy at the moment. One possible bright light on the horizon is the change of leadership and government in the UK following the forced resignation of Boris Johnson. The final two candidates for the prime minister job are former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Liz Truss is currently ahead in the polls and id she becomes the new prime minister she will cut taxes, increase spending and take measures to encourage economic growth. Whilst this will mean deferring the UK's £2 trillion debt reduction, it will provide a much needed boost to the economy and create more tax revenue. I believe the UK is due for a shift in economic policy and that Liz Truss is the right person to lead the country. Tesla dumps Bitcoin Tesla has now sold off most of its holdings of the cryptocurrency. The firm has dumped 75% of its Bitcoin, which was worth about $2bn (£1.7bn) at the end of 2021. It is backing away as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged, falling by more than 50% this year. Tesla said it bought traditional currency with the $936m (£782m) from its Bitcoin sales. Tesla boss Elon Musk has been among the most high profile champions of cryptocurrency, with his pronouncements on social media often driving significant trading activity. Tesla's $1.5bn investment in Bitcoin, revealed in February 2021, prompted a surge of demand in the currency. The price of the notoriously volatile cryptocurrency soared last year to almost $70,000 in November before crashing. One Bitcoin trades for less than $25,000. Musk previously said he would not sell any crypto, but now needs cash. Tesla shares have plunged almost 40% this year. Learn how to create wealth and buy and control property using other people's money! Claim your free Wealth Accelerator Discovery Call with me: https://calendly.com/charleskelly/wealth-accelerator-discovery-call #free #economy #wealth #money #property #cryptocurrency #tesla #elonmusk #bitcoin #inflation #interestrates #liztruss #borisjohnson #rishisunak #makemoney #bankofengland #ecbinterestrates #freewealthcoachingcall #coaching #mortgagerates

*) Russia announces expanded Ukraine goals as toll mounts amid fierce battles Ukrainian armed forces say they have killed over one hundred Russian soldiers in the south and east in 24 hours as fierce battles rage in the country. This comes after Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested that his country's military "tasks" in Ukraine now go beyond the eastern Donbass region. Lavrov said Moscow's objectives will expand further if the West keeps supplying Kiev with advanced weapons. *) Italy's Draghi resigns after government implodes Italian Premier Mario Draghi has resigned after key coalition allies boycotted a confidence vote, signalling a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy. President Sergio Mattarella asked Draghi to remain in office in a caretaker capacity, the head of state's office said. The statement did not say whether Mattarella would dissolve parliament or call early elections. Draghi's government imploded on Thursday after members of his uneasy coalition of right, left and populists rebuffed his appeal to band back together to finish the legislature's natural term. *) Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lanka president amid crisis Sri Lanka's six-time prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been sworn in as the new president of the country. He was elected by lawmakers in parliament on Wednesday after weeks of political turmoil and protests triggered by a dire economic crisis. Wickremesinghe has vowed to take tough action against anyone resorting to violent protests. *) ​​Race to become UK PM down to final two Britain's Conservative Party has chosen former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as the two finalists in a party election to replace outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Wednesday's result came just after Johnson, who has plunged his party into turmoil, ended his final appearance in Parliament as prime minister. Sunak and Truss came first and second respectively in a secret vote by Conservative lawmakers. Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt came in third and was eliminated. And finally… *) World's oldest male giant panda dies at age 35 in Hong Kong The oldest-ever male giant panda in captivity has died at a Hong Kong theme park at age 35 – the equivalent of 105 years in human age. Ocean Park mourned An An as a family member who built bonds with locals and tourists. Within an hour of the park announcing his death, hundreds of tributes appeared under the social media post. An An had high blood pressure, a common condition among geriatric pandas. He stopped eating solid food and was significantly less active in recent days.

Today's Nick Robinson hears from one of the two remaining Conservative leadership candidates – Foreign Secretary Liz Truss – about how she plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, and what scares her most about the job of Prime Minister. (Image Credit: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

①Nord Stream 1 resumes gas supply from Russia to Europe. How have European nations been coping with energy shortages? (00:43) ②Race for British Prime Minister comes down to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. (12:40) ③And the race comes as U.K. inflation hits a fresh 40-year high in June. (25:27) ④U.S. and Canada demand trade dispute talks with Mexico over energy policies. Are the complaints from U.S. and Canada fair? (35:50) ⑤Report calls for global action to block AUKUS deal of transfers of weapons-grade nuclear materials. What are the details? (45:00)

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the policies, and their potential impact, of the two contenders for the Tory leadership, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. Chris Johns hosts his own podcast, The Other Hand, with Jim Power.Recorded on 21st July 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

The next British Prime Minister is now down to the Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. They have until September 5th to woo 180,000 Conservative party members. So far, the race to succeed Boris Johnson and to take over the legacy he leaves behind is neck and neck. Patrick Diamond, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Queen Mary University of London, analyses what each candidate has to offer.

Britain's Conservative Party has chosen former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss — a fiscal moderate and a low-tax crusader — as the two finalists in a party election to replace departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson.The result came after the divisive, unrepentant Johnson, who has plunged his party into turmoil, ended his final appearance in Parliament as prime minister with the words "Hasta la vista, baby".Sunak and Truss came first and second respectively in a secret vote by Conservative lawmakers. Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt came in third and was eliminated.The race, which has already produced bitter Conservative infighting, pits Sunak, who steered Britain's economy through the pandemic before quitting Johnson's government this month, against Truss, who has led the UK's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Britain's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Liz Truss, at the launch of her campaign for leader. Photo / Frank Augstein, APThe two contenders will spend the next few weeks campaigning for the votes of about 180,000 Conservative Party members around the country, who will vote by postal or online ballot. The winner of the party leadership vote will be announced September 5 and will automatically become Britain's next prime minister.Sunak won all four rounds of elimination votes by lawmakers, but is less popular with the party's grassroots, partly because of his previous job as Britain's chief taxman.Truss, who has taken a tough line against Russian President Vladimir Putin — and with the European Union — is a favourite of the Conservatives' right wing.Truss said if she becomes prime minister "I would hit the ground running from day one, unite the party and govern in line with Conservative values".Sunak's campaign said "the choice for members is very simple: who is the best person to beat Labour at the next election? The evidence shows that's Rishi." British Conservative Party Member of Parliament Rishi Sunak launches his campaign for the Conservative Party leadership. Photo / Alberto Pezzali, APThe winner of the Tory contest will not have to face British voters until 2024 unless they choose to call an early general election.The campaign has already exposed deep divisions in the Conservative Party at the end of Johnson's scandal-tarnished three-year reign. Truss has branded Sunak a "socialist" for raising taxes in response to the economic damage wrought by the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.Sunak has hit back, saying that rivals including Truss were peddling economic "fairy tales" to British voters as the country faces soaring inflation and economic turbulence.Johnson allies have been accused of lobbying against Sunak, whose resignation helped bring the prime minister down, and in favour of Truss, who remained loyal. That impression was cemented yesterday when Johnson said his advice to his successor would be not always to listen to the Treasury.All the contenders — there were 11 to start — sought to distance themselves from Johnson, whose term in office began boldly in 2019 with a vow to "get Brexit done" and a resounding election victory, but is now ending in disgrace.Johnson quit on July 7 but remains caretaker leader until the party elects his successor.He faced derisive opposition politicians and weary Conservatives at his last Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons yesterday, which adjourns for the summer today. Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Photo / House of Commons, PA via APIt was a downbeat departure, with supportive Conservative lawmakers lobbing praise and opposition politicians offering variations on "good riddance".Johnson extolled what he called his accomplishments — leading Britain out of the EU and through Covid-19, and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It now seems likely that the prediction of Rishi Sunak plus one other contesting the final ballot to be Conservative Party Leader will come to fruition next week. A third ballot will take place on Monday and it is probable that the second candidate will be between Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and the Minister of Trade, Penny Morduant. The level of backbiting and innuendo between candidates has, so far, been fairly low, but as the prize comes closer, so the fierceness of the competition will rise. Truss spoke yesterday of her determination to ensure that the economy is back on track, by the time of the next election. She injected a degree of realism by accepting that things will get worse before they get better with this winter expected to be especially tough as the cap on fuel prices will be adjusted upwards again in the Autumn, bringing the average family's energy bill close to £3,500 per annum. Beyond Currency Market Commentary: Aims to provide deep insights into the political and economic events worldwide that can cause currencies to change and how this can affect your FX Exposure.

The first vote in the process to elect a new leader of the Conservative took place yesterday, and it meant the end of the road for the campaigns of current Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nadhim Zahawi, and the runner to Boris Johnson in 2019, Jeremy Hunt. Hunt immediately backed yesterday's winner Rishi Sunak while Zahawi said he wanted his supporters to make up their own minds. Sunak polled the most votes, 88. He was followed by the three female candidates, with Penny Morduant second. Sunak's support within the Parliamentary Party looks to be sufficiently solid, for him to be one of the two candidates who will proceed to the vote by Party members. The other spot in the national vote looks to w be a straight fight between Morduant and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Beyond Currency Market Commentary: Aims to provide deep insights into the political and economic events worldwide that can cause currencies to change and how this can affect your FX Exposure.

The race to be Conservative Party Leader has got under way in earnest, with eight candidates passing the first test of gaining the support of at least twenty Members of Parliament. The two most significant fallers at the first hurdle were Transport Secretary Grant Schapps and one of the two Cabinet Ministers who are seen as the instigators of Boris Johnson's position becoming untenable, Sajid Javid. The leaders in the race are former Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and current Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Schapps and current Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab have declared their support for Sunak while Leader of the House, Jacob Rees-Mogg, favours Truss. The first vote will take place at 1.30pm today, candidates required to receive a minimum of thirty votes to be able to remain in the race, although the one placed last will be dropped. A similar vote will take place tomorrow, with a third, if necessary, taking place on Monday. The new Prime Minister will have a full slate of issues to deal with from day one when he or she takes over in September. Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol are still in need of clarity, while the cost-of-living crisis is unlikely to have abated, especially since the Chairman of Ofwat the electricity regulator spoke recently of the fact that the expected increase of £850 that was expected in the energy cap in the Autumn is likely to be nearer £1,200. Beyond Currency Market Commentary: Aims to provide deep insights into the political and economic events worldwide that can cause currencies to change and how this can affect your FX Exposure.

Tax cuts have become a priority for the eleven candidates running for Conservative leader. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is the latest MP to announce her intention to run for leader. She has pledged to cut taxes “from day one”. Today's Amol Rajan spoke to Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Paul Johnson, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, and former Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick. (Image: No. 10 Downing Street, Credit: Jeff Overs / BBC)

Candidates to replace Boris Johnson as Britain's prime minister scattered tax-cutting promises to their Conservative Party electorate on Monday, as party officials set out rules to narrow the crowded field of almost a dozen candidates to two contenders by next week.Little-known junior minister Rehman Chishti became the 11th candidate to declare he wants to succeed Johnson, who quit as Conservative leader on Thursday amid a party revolt triggered by months of ethics scandals. Other contenders include Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, Treasury chief Nadhim Zahawi, trade minister Penny Mordaunt, former health secretaries Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt, and backbench lawmakers Tom Tugendhat and Kemi Badenoch.The new leader will be chosen in a two-stage election, in which the 358 Conservative lawmakers reduce the race to two candidates through a series of elimination votes. The final pair will be put to a ballot of party members across the country. Under Britain's parliamentary system, the new Conservatives leader will automatically become prime minister without the need for a general election.The party's 1922 Committee, which runs leadership contests, announced that nominations will officially open — and close — on Tuesday. The first round of voting will take place Wednesday, and the second on Thursday, with candidates who fail to get at least 30 votes eliminated at each round.Candidates will need to be nominated by at least 20 lawmakers to get onto the first ballot, a number that may knock out some contenders before voting even starts.The party aims to complete the parliamentary stage of the election before lawmakers break for the summer on July 21. That means a new leader is expected to be announced when the House of Commons returns on Sept. 5.Many Conservatives are wary of leaving Johnson in office for too long, concerned a lame-duck leader is the last thing Britain needs with war raging in Ukraine, food and energy price increases driving inflation to levels not seen in decades, and growing labor unrest. Some also worry Johnson — brought down by scandals over money, rule-breaking and his handling of sexual misconduct allegations against lawmakers — could do mischief even as a caretaker prime minister.In the wide-open leadership contest, contenders are striving to set themselves apart from the perceived front-runner Sunak, who already has the backing of more than three dozen lawmakers.Many have repudiated the tax increases Sunak introduced to shore up U.K. finances battered by the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit — a 1.25% income-tax rise for millions of workers, and an increase in corporation tax next year from 19% to 25%. Most candidates say they will scrap one or both."I want to cut all taxes," said Hunt, who pledged to slash corporation tax to 15%. Truss said she would start slashing taxes "from day one," and Tugendhat said he would "lower taxes across every aspect of society."Sunak, whose resignation on Tuesday helped topple Johnson, has cast himself as the candidate of fiscal probity, and warned rivals not to tell the public "comforting fairy tales."All the candidates are trying to distance themselves from the drift, disorganization and rule-breaking that sank Johnson — though most of them have served in his government, and some still do.They are seeking to appeal to an electorate of about 180,000 Conservative members that, in many ways, doesn't represent the country as a whole: It's older, whiter, more affluent and much more strongly in favor of Brexit, the country's departure from the European Union.None has so far renounced Johnson's most contentious policies: Legislation to rip up parts of its Brexit deal with the EU, and a plan to send some asylum-seekers arriving in Britain to Rwanda that is being challenged in the courts.The party battle has already turned fractious. Rivals have criticized Sunak's record...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Potential successors to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rushed to differentiate themselves from an increasingly crowded field on Sunday as the governing Conservative Party was expected to set a tight timetable for the election.Candidates released slick campaign videos on social media and appeared on Sunday morning political talk shows to make their cases to the public. Several promised tax cuts, appealing to rank-and-file Conservative party members for whom low taxes are a mantra.Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday after more than 50 members of his Cabinet and lower level officials resigned from his government, many citing concerns that his ethical lapses had undermined the government's credibility.That triggered the internal Conservative Party contest to pick a new party leader. Under Britain's parliamentary government, the next party leader will automatically become prime minister without the need for a general election.International Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt was the latest to announce her bid on Sunday, saying the U.K. "needs to become a little less about the leader and a lot more about the ship." Former health secretaries Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt joined one of the most open leadership races in recent history late Saturday.Other contenders include frontrunner Rishi Sunak, the former Treasury chief, and Nadim Zahawi, who took Sunak's job as chancellor of the exchequer last week. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss hasn't formally announced but is expected to join the race.The race comes after Johnson, 58, was brought down by a series of scandals, the most recent involving his decision to promote a lawmaker who had been accused of sexual misconduct to a senior position in his government.An influential Conservative party committee is expected to lay out the rules for the leadership contest on Monday, with news reports suggesting that Conservative lawmakers will narrow the field to two before Parliament breaks for its summer recess on July 21. Party members around the country will then vote on the final choice before the end of August, the Times of London reported.Johnson has said he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen. But many want him to go now, with even some Conservative politicians worried that he could do mischief even as a caretaker prime minister.As politicians took to the airwaves to endorse candidates on Sunday, many sought to distance their favorites from the turmoil of the Johnson years by stressing traits such as "integrity'' and "honesty."Karan Bilimoria, the former president of the Confederation of British Industry, said the decision should be made as quickly as possible because businesses that are still struggling to overcome the impact of the pandemic and are now facing the growing possibility of a recession need help now."We have got to get through this period as quickly as possible and find a good leader who can then rebuild trust,'' he told Times Radio. "It is rebuilding the trust with the country as well. The country has lost that trust and business is very worried."- By DANICA KIRKA Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning everyone, this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, July 8th, 2022… Happy Friday to you and yours, and let’s start off by talking about our conference! FLF Conference Plug: Folks, our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is just 4-months away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. https://www.theepochtimes.com/boris-johnson-resigns-as-uk-prime-minister_4580680.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Boris Johnson Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally announced he is stepping down as prime minister after the resignation of more than 50 government ministers, including a Chancellor of the Exchequer, ruh-shee soo-naak, whose successor Nadhim Zahawi, then called for his boss to “do the right thing and go.” Johnson, standing at a podium in Downing Street with his wife Carrie and his baby daughter Romy behind him, said, “It’s clearly the will of the Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of the party and a new prime minister.” He thanked those who voted for the Tories in December 2019 and he said the reason he had held on for so long to the job was because of the mandate he received in that election. Johnson said it was “painful” to give up the job of prime minister but he said nobody was “indispensible.” On Wednesday Johnson, 58, had vowed to soldier on, after admitting it was a “mistake” to keep Chris Pincher on as a government whip despite sexual misconduct allegations against him. After receiving a hostile grilling at Prime Minister’s Question Time, and then before the House of Commons Liaison Committee, he was lobbied by Michael Gove and several other Cabinet ministers who urged him to resign. But Johnson then sacked Gove as Secretary of State for Levelling Up and appeared determined to carry on, having told MPs earlier he had a “mandate” from the general election victory of December 2019 and would continue to deliver on the Conservative Party’s manifesto promises. On Thursday morning Nadhim Zahawi, who had been appointed chancellor less than 48 hours before following Sunak’s resignation, turned on Johnson, writing on Twitter: “This is not sustainable and it will only get worse: for you, for the Conservative Party and most importantly of all the country. You must do the right thing and go now.” Then, at lunchtime on Thursday, Johnson finally confirmed he would be resigning, triggering a leadership contest in the Conservative Party. So now what? Johnson will remain as prime minister until a leadership election takes place in the ruling Conservative Party. Among the front-runners will be Sunak and former Health Secretary Sajid Javid, but the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is expected to be in the running, along with Attorney General Suella Braverman, and possibly Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and trade minister Penny Mordaunt. When a new leader has been chosen Johnson—the 14th prime minister of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign—will visit the head of state at Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation. The scandal over Chris Pincher had proved to be the final straw for many of his Cabinet colleagues, who had backed him in a vote of confidence over the “partygate” scandal last month. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/07/1110078914/montana-abortion-pills Montana clinics preemptively restrict out-of-state patients' access to abortion pills The four states bordering Montana have "trigger laws" in effect or pending now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ended federal protections for abortion, making conservative Big Sky Country an unlikely haven for women seeking to end their pregnancies. But Montana's potential to become an abortion refuge has been diminished — not by the lawmakers and governor whose attempts to restrict abortions have been stymied by the state constitution's right to privacy, but by the operators of at least four of the state's five clinics, which are preemptively limiting who can receive abortion pills. Officials from Planned Parenthood of Montana, which operates three of the four clinics, said the intent is to ensure that they and their patients from states with trigger bans — laws to ban or restrict abortion that were designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade was struck down — are protected from criminal charges and lawsuits. But the policy change is yet another complication for women in neighboring states such as South Dakota who want to end a pregnancy and face a rapidly narrowing field of options. "That was a state that we were hoping was going to be available," said Kim Floren, director of the Justice Through Empowerment Network, a South Dakota abortion fund which provides financial aid to people who need the procedure. "At this point, it's just more bad news on top of more bad news." Patients often prefer medication abortions over surgical abortions because they are cheaper, require less time at a clinic, and offer them greater privacy and more control. The most common type of medication abortion is a two-part pill regimen: The first taken in the clinic if an in-person visit is required; the second typically taken at home. In many states, the medications can be shipped to the patient after a telemedicine appointment. In 2020, medication abortions made up more than half of abortions in the U.S. for the first time, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights. Advocates expect medication abortions to become a target of new state laws. In South Dakota, a law that bans abortions by telemedicine took effect July 1. The Planned Parenthood policy change in Montana is a response to the shifting legal landscape, said Jennifer Sandman, senior director of public policy litigation and law for Planned Parenthood's national organization. "People are acting under conditions of extraordinary chaos and fear that has been instilled by where the Supreme Court has left us and by threats by anti-abortion politicians in some states," Sandman said. Planned Parenthood of Montana decided June 30 not to provide abortion pills at their clinics in Billings, Great Falls and Helena to patients from states where trigger laws have gone into effect. At the time, bans were in place in South Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, but Planned Parenthood officials said they see a significant number of patients from South Dakota. The officials did not respond when asked how many South Dakota patients would likely be affected. Montana's other neighbors — Idaho, Wyoming and North Dakota — also have trigger laws, but they have not yet gone into effect. Story Real Estate: Home. It’s where you build your legacy. Where traditions are started, seeds are planted, meals are shared, and stories are told. Home is where you prepare to go out into the world. Finding the home that’s perfect for your family is a big job. Story Real Estate is Moscow’s top real estate team. They give people real estate advice all over the country. Family homes, investments, land, new construction, or commercial— they know real estate. If you’ve thought about a move to Moscow or anywhere in the country, reach out to get connected with a Story Real Estate agent. Wherever you’re going, they can help guide you Home. Visit storyrealestate.com. https://www.foxnews.com/us/last-surviving-band-brothers-member-bradford-freeman-dead-97 Last surviving 'Band of Brothers' member Bradford Freeman dead at 97 Bradford Freeman, the last surviving member of Easy Company that was portrayed in the World War II series "Band of Brothers," has passed away. Freeman, 97, died Sunday at Caledonia, Mississippi's Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, according to Stars and Stripes. His death was announced in his local newspaper, with an obituary composed by his children. The military legend is survived by a sister, two daughters and four grandchildren. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Freeman was the last surviving soldier who helped to inspire "Band of Brothers," a seminal television series depicting life in combat during World War II. The "Band of Brothers" HBO miniseries, based on a book by Stephen Ambrose, followed the members of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from training in Georgia in 1942, through some of the war's fiercest European battles and through the war's end in 1945. Its producers included Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Richard "Dick" Winters, Easy Company commander, died following a several-year battle with Parkinson's disease, longtime family friend William Jackson said Monday. An intensely private and humble man, Winters had asked that news of his death be withheld until after his funeral, Jackson said. Winters lived in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and died in suburban Palmyra. If you guys haven’t watched that series, I highly recommend it. One of the best war series I’ve ever seen. Now, it’s time for the topic that I love sports! https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/07/brittney-griner-pleads-guilty-faces-10-years.html Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years in Russian Prison But wait a minute Garrison, you might say… I thought you said sports! Not a WNBA player! In a court outside Moscow on Thursday, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug-smuggling charges widely thought to be politically motivated. She faces up to ten years in prison — though the Biden administration is working to secure her release, possibly as part of a prisoner swap. In an appearance on Thursday detailed by the state news agency RIA Novosti, Griner told the court she hadn’t intended to commit a crime when she brought two cartridges of hashish oil into Russia in February but that she had merely packed in a hurry. For years, Griner has played for a team in central Russia to supplement her income in the WNBA. Griner’s trial, which began several days ago, is all but predetermined in the state’s favor; the majority of cases in Russia that are not pleaded out end in a guilty verdict. Her next hearing is scheduled for July 14. A guilty plea may help set the wheels in motion for a potential prisoner exchange. (Speculation in Russia has focused on Viktor Bout, an arms dealer known as the Merchant of Death.) Russian authorities have previously stated there will be no prisoner swap until a verdict is handed down. On Wednesday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris had spoken with Griner’s wife, Cherelle, to assure her that the administration is working to bring Griner home. The call came after Griner asked for help in a handwritten letter delivered to the White House on July 4. In it, she wrote that she was “terrified I might be here forever.” This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked this show, hit that share button for me would ya? If you’d like to sign up for our conference, become a club member, or subscribe to our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to become a corporate partner with CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPoltiic News, I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great weekend, and Lord bless.

Good morning everyone, this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, July 8th, 2022… Happy Friday to you and yours, and let’s start off by talking about our conference! FLF Conference Plug: Folks, our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is just 4-months away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. https://www.theepochtimes.com/boris-johnson-resigns-as-uk-prime-minister_4580680.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Boris Johnson Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally announced he is stepping down as prime minister after the resignation of more than 50 government ministers, including a Chancellor of the Exchequer, ruh-shee soo-naak, whose successor Nadhim Zahawi, then called for his boss to “do the right thing and go.” Johnson, standing at a podium in Downing Street with his wife Carrie and his baby daughter Romy behind him, said, “It’s clearly the will of the Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of the party and a new prime minister.” He thanked those who voted for the Tories in December 2019 and he said the reason he had held on for so long to the job was because of the mandate he received in that election. Johnson said it was “painful” to give up the job of prime minister but he said nobody was “indispensible.” On Wednesday Johnson, 58, had vowed to soldier on, after admitting it was a “mistake” to keep Chris Pincher on as a government whip despite sexual misconduct allegations against him. After receiving a hostile grilling at Prime Minister’s Question Time, and then before the House of Commons Liaison Committee, he was lobbied by Michael Gove and several other Cabinet ministers who urged him to resign. But Johnson then sacked Gove as Secretary of State for Levelling Up and appeared determined to carry on, having told MPs earlier he had a “mandate” from the general election victory of December 2019 and would continue to deliver on the Conservative Party’s manifesto promises. On Thursday morning Nadhim Zahawi, who had been appointed chancellor less than 48 hours before following Sunak’s resignation, turned on Johnson, writing on Twitter: “This is not sustainable and it will only get worse: for you, for the Conservative Party and most importantly of all the country. You must do the right thing and go now.” Then, at lunchtime on Thursday, Johnson finally confirmed he would be resigning, triggering a leadership contest in the Conservative Party. So now what? Johnson will remain as prime minister until a leadership election takes place in the ruling Conservative Party. Among the front-runners will be Sunak and former Health Secretary Sajid Javid, but the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is expected to be in the running, along with Attorney General Suella Braverman, and possibly Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and trade minister Penny Mordaunt. When a new leader has been chosen Johnson—the 14th prime minister of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign—will visit the head of state at Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation. The scandal over Chris Pincher had proved to be the final straw for many of his Cabinet colleagues, who had backed him in a vote of confidence over the “partygate” scandal last month. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/07/1110078914/montana-abortion-pills Montana clinics preemptively restrict out-of-state patients' access to abortion pills The four states bordering Montana have "trigger laws" in effect or pending now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ended federal protections for abortion, making conservative Big Sky Country an unlikely haven for women seeking to end their pregnancies. But Montana's potential to become an abortion refuge has been diminished — not by the lawmakers and governor whose attempts to restrict abortions have been stymied by the state constitution's right to privacy, but by the operators of at least four of the state's five clinics, which are preemptively limiting who can receive abortion pills. Officials from Planned Parenthood of Montana, which operates three of the four clinics, said the intent is to ensure that they and their patients from states with trigger bans — laws to ban or restrict abortion that were designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade was struck down — are protected from criminal charges and lawsuits. But the policy change is yet another complication for women in neighboring states such as South Dakota who want to end a pregnancy and face a rapidly narrowing field of options. "That was a state that we were hoping was going to be available," said Kim Floren, director of the Justice Through Empowerment Network, a South Dakota abortion fund which provides financial aid to people who need the procedure. "At this point, it's just more bad news on top of more bad news." Patients often prefer medication abortions over surgical abortions because they are cheaper, require less time at a clinic, and offer them greater privacy and more control. The most common type of medication abortion is a two-part pill regimen: The first taken in the clinic if an in-person visit is required; the second typically taken at home. In many states, the medications can be shipped to the patient after a telemedicine appointment. In 2020, medication abortions made up more than half of abortions in the U.S. for the first time, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights. Advocates expect medication abortions to become a target of new state laws. In South Dakota, a law that bans abortions by telemedicine took effect July 1. The Planned Parenthood policy change in Montana is a response to the shifting legal landscape, said Jennifer Sandman, senior director of public policy litigation and law for Planned Parenthood's national organization. "People are acting under conditions of extraordinary chaos and fear that has been instilled by where the Supreme Court has left us and by threats by anti-abortion politicians in some states," Sandman said. Planned Parenthood of Montana decided June 30 not to provide abortion pills at their clinics in Billings, Great Falls and Helena to patients from states where trigger laws have gone into effect. At the time, bans were in place in South Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, but Planned Parenthood officials said they see a significant number of patients from South Dakota. The officials did not respond when asked how many South Dakota patients would likely be affected. Montana's other neighbors — Idaho, Wyoming and North Dakota — also have trigger laws, but they have not yet gone into effect. Story Real Estate: Home. It’s where you build your legacy. Where traditions are started, seeds are planted, meals are shared, and stories are told. Home is where you prepare to go out into the world. Finding the home that’s perfect for your family is a big job. Story Real Estate is Moscow’s top real estate team. They give people real estate advice all over the country. Family homes, investments, land, new construction, or commercial— they know real estate. If you’ve thought about a move to Moscow or anywhere in the country, reach out to get connected with a Story Real Estate agent. Wherever you’re going, they can help guide you Home. Visit storyrealestate.com. https://www.foxnews.com/us/last-surviving-band-brothers-member-bradford-freeman-dead-97 Last surviving 'Band of Brothers' member Bradford Freeman dead at 97 Bradford Freeman, the last surviving member of Easy Company that was portrayed in the World War II series "Band of Brothers," has passed away. Freeman, 97, died Sunday at Caledonia, Mississippi's Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, according to Stars and Stripes. His death was announced in his local newspaper, with an obituary composed by his children. The military legend is survived by a sister, two daughters and four grandchildren. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Freeman was the last surviving soldier who helped to inspire "Band of Brothers," a seminal television series depicting life in combat during World War II. The "Band of Brothers" HBO miniseries, based on a book by Stephen Ambrose, followed the members of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from training in Georgia in 1942, through some of the war's fiercest European battles and through the war's end in 1945. Its producers included Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Richard "Dick" Winters, Easy Company commander, died following a several-year battle with Parkinson's disease, longtime family friend William Jackson said Monday. An intensely private and humble man, Winters had asked that news of his death be withheld until after his funeral, Jackson said. Winters lived in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and died in suburban Palmyra. If you guys haven’t watched that series, I highly recommend it. One of the best war series I’ve ever seen. Now, it’s time for the topic that I love sports! https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/07/brittney-griner-pleads-guilty-faces-10-years.html Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years in Russian Prison But wait a minute Garrison, you might say… I thought you said sports! Not a WNBA player! In a court outside Moscow on Thursday, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug-smuggling charges widely thought to be politically motivated. She faces up to ten years in prison — though the Biden administration is working to secure her release, possibly as part of a prisoner swap. In an appearance on Thursday detailed by the state news agency RIA Novosti, Griner told the court she hadn’t intended to commit a crime when she brought two cartridges of hashish oil into Russia in February but that she had merely packed in a hurry. For years, Griner has played for a team in central Russia to supplement her income in the WNBA. Griner’s trial, which began several days ago, is all but predetermined in the state’s favor; the majority of cases in Russia that are not pleaded out end in a guilty verdict. Her next hearing is scheduled for July 14. A guilty plea may help set the wheels in motion for a potential prisoner exchange. (Speculation in Russia has focused on Viktor Bout, an arms dealer known as the Merchant of Death.) Russian authorities have previously stated there will be no prisoner swap until a verdict is handed down. On Wednesday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris had spoken with Griner’s wife, Cherelle, to assure her that the administration is working to bring Griner home. The call came after Griner asked for help in a handwritten letter delivered to the White House on July 4. In it, she wrote that she was “terrified I might be here forever.” This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked this show, hit that share button for me would ya? If you’d like to sign up for our conference, become a club member, or subscribe to our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to become a corporate partner with CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPoltiic News, I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great weekend, and Lord bless.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss tells the DUP to "just get on with it" and get back into Government at Stormont on the back of Government pledges to amend the Northern Ireland protocol. But there is a difference between a political pledge and actual delivery! The DUP would be crazy to trust the Conservative mafiosa.    Please help support our work and Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DavidVanceV  or support us via https://donorbox.org/let-free-speech-prevail Just Scan the QR Code     Be part of the Community with David https://thedavidvance.locals.com    Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/davidvance BrandNewTube:  https://brandnewtube.com/@TheDavidVanceChannel Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/DavidVancePodcast  Telegram: @davidvance1 A Tangled Web:  https://www.atangledweb.org   Also try my second channel with ilana Mercer Hard Truth Podcast: https://HardTruthWithDavidVanceAndIlanaMercer.Podbean.com

The Court of Appeal has allowed a deportation flight to Rwanda which is expected to take off today with less than 10 people onboard. Also on the show, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss struggles to answer some of Nick's trickier questions around the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.

Not being a Fed-watcher, I have been rather slow to this particular narrative, I'm afraid, and it only really dawned on me last week as I was losing money trying to catch falling knives in the stock market.It was Zoltan Pozsar writing for Credit Suisse who switched on the lightbulb for me. He's the new rockstar among institutional market strategists.A couple of other analysts have reached the same conclusion.It's this: the Federal Reserve and America's other policy-making powers that be, actually want the stock market lower…The Federal Reserve really does want to fight inflation I've heard so much hot air coming out of government officials' mouths over the years that I think my mind is actually programmed now not to believe a word they say. It's not that I'm treating what they say with a healthy dose of cynicism. I've reached unhealthy levels of cynicism. My default, so low is my trust, is now not only not to believe a word they say: it is to assume they are lying. Probably not a good place.It turns out that sometimes those in power do actually tell the truth. I got my first surprise dose of this earlier this year from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, when she warned that the Russian troops on the other side of the Ukraine border were about to invade. Pull the other one, I thought. Russia wouldn't do that. It turned out that Truss was talking straight, and her intelligence was correct.When US president Joe Biden said his top economic priority was getting inflation down, my inner cynic muttered: “yeah, course it is mate.” It turns out what he was saying might actually, believe it or not, be true. The Federal Reserve's primary mandate is to keep inflation down. It might be that chief, Jerome Powell, is taking this mandate at face value. All that stuff about his hero being Paul Volcker might even be true too.Lower asset prices help the cause.Back in 2008, and for many years since, everyone in Policymakerland was worried about deflation, and every effort went into staving it off. So we got QE, ZIRP (zero interest rate policy) and all the rest of it. We got very used to it. It went on for so long, it became normalised. The idea that they would ever do anything else seemed far-fetched. But, no, in Policymakerland they are genuinely worried about inflation, and so asset prices are not going to be defended. Au contraire. They want them to fall.Bear markets mean financial conditions tighten. Tighter financial conditions mean lower money velocity and lower inflation, according to modern definitions at least.The Fed is talking tough, and it might be that talking tough does a lot of the job for them – and they might not have to actually act as tough as they talk.If they can get stock prices down a bit, house prices down a bit, and a lot more caution around the place, with just a bit of jawboning, then the need for higher rates will diminish, and the western world might not actually implode. Falling crypto markets help the cause too. There won't be that particular thorn in the Federal side exposing the shortcomings of fiat money.Tighter conditions will put some upward pressure on unemployment, which means the upward pressure on wages will go away too, and that will help reduce inflation.If this has to happen sometime, that time is now, in the second year of an election cycle. Come 2023, the priority will shift to getting the economic conditions in place to win the next election. Part of this of course is lower inflation, but they will want the correction in the past and asset prices moving back up again.OK. So if you buy this theory - how far do stocks fall?How low can the S&P 500 go?Currently we are at 3,970 on the S&P 500, having been as high as 4,800, and over the last couple of days the bulls appear to have regained control of the tape. The low was 3,800 - off about 20% from the highs. Another 10% or 15% would take us to the low 3,000s.While we could bounce a little here, I'm inclined to think we haven't yet seen the lows. Best-case scenario, I'm going to say 3,600 – that's the post Corona-panic high. Worst case? Down around 3,000 at the 2019 highs. Most likely, I'm going to guess somewhere in the middle at 3,400 – the 2020 pre-lockdown highs. Remember these are just guesses.But the bottom line is this: the “print-money-and-protect-asset-prices-at-all-costs” narrative has gone. It's history. The issue is no longer deflation, by their definition. Now it's about inflation. They've been able to ignore it for years by crooked measures, ignoring asset prices and all the rest of it. They can't any longer. That's what they are now fighting.As they say, “don't fight the Fed”.It won't be the case forever. Elections have to be won. But it seems the case for now. Psychologically, we might need some despair and maximum pessimism before the bear market can be deemed over. There still seems to be too much optimism about. We need to be at that point of perception that the bear market is entrenched and we are never going to get out of it, before it can end. We haven't reached that point yet.Everything bubbles on the way up, everything pops on the way down.It might be, by the way, that UK stocks – small and large – turn out to be a very good place to hide. (I'm not saying the UK economy – stocks markets and economies are different beasts). My reasoning? A presentation by fund manager Gervais Williams that I saw at the UK Investor Show last weekend. UK stocks have been rubbish for 20 years, but in the inflation of the 1970s they were one of the best global places to park capital. Fingers crossed the same thing happens this time around.This article first appeared at Moneyweek. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frisby.substack.com/subscribe

Not being a Fed-watcher, I have been rather slow to this particular narrative, I'm afraid, and it only really dawned on me last week as I was losing money trying to catch falling knives in the stock market.It was Zoltan Pozsar writing for Credit Suisse who switched on the lightbulb for me. He's the new rockstar among institutional market strategists.A couple of other analysts have reached the same conclusion.It's this: the Federal Reserve and America's other policy-making powers that be, actually want the stock market lower…The Federal Reserve really does want to fight inflation I've heard so much hot air coming out of government officials' mouths over the years that I think my mind is actually programmed now not to believe a word they say. It's not that I'm treating what they say with a healthy dose of cynicism. I've reached unhealthy levels of cynicism. My default, so low is my trust, is now not only not to believe a word they say: it is to assume they are lying. Probably not a good place.It turns out that sometimes those in power do actually tell the truth. I got my first surprise dose of this earlier this year from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, when she warned that the Russian troops on the other side of the Ukraine border were about to invade. Pull the other one, I thought. Russia wouldn't do that. It turned out that Truss was talking straight, and her intelligence was correct.When US president Joe Biden said his top economic priority was getting inflation down, my inner cynic muttered: “yeah, course it is mate.” It turns out what he was saying might actually, believe it or not, be true. The Federal Reserve's primary mandate is to keep inflation down. It might be that chief, Jerome Powell, is taking this mandate at face value. All that stuff about his hero being Paul Volcker might even be true too.Lower asset prices help the cause.Back in 2008, and for many years since, everyone in Policymakerland was worried about deflation, and every effort went into staving it off. So we got QE, ZIRP (zero interest rate policy) and all the rest of it. We got very used to it. It went on for so long, it became normalised. The idea that they would ever do anything else seemed far-fetched. But, no, in Policymakerland they are genuinely worried about inflation, and so asset prices are not going to be defended. Au contraire. They want them to fall.Bear markets mean financial conditions tighten. Tighter financial conditions mean lower money velocity and lower inflation, according to modern definitions at least.The Fed is talking tough, and it might be that talking tough does a lot of the job for them – and they might not have to actually act as tough as they talk.If they can get stock prices down a bit, house prices down a bit, and a lot more caution around the place, with just a bit of jawboning, then the need for higher rates will diminish, and the western world might not actually implode. Falling crypto markets help the cause too. There won't be that particular thorn in the Federal side exposing the shortcomings of fiat money.Tighter conditions will put some upward pressure on unemployment, which means the upward pressure on wages will go away too, and that will help reduce inflation.If this has to happen sometime, that time is now, in the second year of an election cycle. Come 2023, the priority will shift to getting the economic conditions in place to win the next election. Part of this of course is lower inflation, but they will want the correction in the past and asset prices moving back up again.OK. So if you buy this theory - how far do stocks fall?How low can the S&P 500 go?Currently we are at 3,970 on the S&P 500, having been as high as 4,800, and over the last couple of days the bulls appear to have regained control of the tape. The low was 3,800 - off about 20% from the highs. Another 10% or 15% would take us to the low 3,000s.While we could bounce a little here, I'm inclined to think we haven't yet seen the lows. Best-case scenario, I'm going to say 3,600 – that's the post Corona-panic high. Worst case? Down around 3,000 at the 2019 highs. Most likely, I'm going to guess somewhere in the middle at 3,400 – the 2020 pre-lockdown highs. Remember these are just guesses.But the bottom line is this: the “print-money-and-protect-asset-prices-at-all-costs” narrative has gone. It's history. The issue is no longer deflation, by their definition. Now it's about inflation. They've been able to ignore it for years by crooked measures, ignoring asset prices and all the rest of it. They can't any longer. That's what they are now fighting.As they say, “don't fight the Fed”.It won't be the case forever. Elections have to be won. But it seems the case for now. Psychologically, we might need some despair and maximum pessimism before the bear market can be deemed over. There still seems to be too much optimism about. We need to be at that point of perception that the bear market is entrenched and we are never going to get out of it, before it can end. We haven't reached that point yet.Everything bubbles on the way up, everything pops on the way down.It might be, by the way, that UK stocks – small and large – turn out to be a very good place to hide. (I'm not saying the UK economy – stocks markets and economies are different beasts). My reasoning? A presentation by fund manager Gervais Williams that I saw at the UK Investor Show last weekend. UK stocks have been rubbish for 20 years, but in the inflation of the 1970s they were one of the best global places to park capital. Fingers crossed the same thing happens this time around.This article first appeared at Moneyweek. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss sets out new legislation to rewrite parts of the post-Brexit trade deal. Adam and Katya chew over how the European Union might respond. Also, Alex Baker, chair of England's most successful LGBT football club, Stonewall FC, explains the significance of professional footballer Jake Daniels' decision to come out as openly gay. And, Gordon Corera shows Adam around a new app designed to spot social-networking spies. Today's Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

China is often accused of breaking international rules and norms. Just last week at Mansion House, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said: 'Countries must play by the rules. And that includes China'. So what are its transgressions, and what are its goals for the international system? My guests and I try to answer this question in this episode through looking at China's attitude to and involvement in international organisations, past and present. Professor Rana Mitter, a historian at the University of Oxford and author of  China's Good War , points out that there's a fundamental difference in China's approach compared to, say, Russia. 'Russia perceives itself as, essentially, a country that is really at the end of its tether in terms of the international system. Whereas China still sees plenty of opportunities to grow and expand its status'. To that end, China is actually a member of dozens of international organisations, most notably – as we discuss in the episode – sitting on the United Nations Security Council, which gives it veto power on UN resolutions (though, Yu Jie, senior  research fellow at Chatham House, points out that China is most often found abstaining rather than vetoing). It wants a seat at the table,  but it also frequently accuses our existing set of international norms and rules as designed by the West. To begin with, then, China is seeking to rewrite the rules in its own favour – Jie gives the example of China's ongoing campaign to increase its voting share in the IMF, on the basis of its huge economy. 'It's not exactly overthrowing the existing international order wholesale, but choosing very carefully which parts China wants to change.' This multilateral engagement has a historical basis. Nationalist China was keen to be seen as an equal and respected partner in the international community, and Rana points out – something I'd never thought of before – that China after the second world war 'was a very very unusual sort of state… Because it was the only state, pretty much, in Asia, that was essentially sovereign… Don't forget that 1945 meant liberation for lots of European peoples, but for lots of Asian peoples – Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaya, wherever you want to name – they basically went back into European colonialism'. This (together with its then-alliance with the United States)  gave the Republic of China a front row seat in the creation of the United Nations and, before then, the League of Nations. It didn't take long for Communist China to start building links with the rest of the world, either. Mao  'had not spent decades fighting out in the caves and fields of China to simply become a plaything of Stalin', Rana points out, making its multilateral relations outside of the alliance with the USSR vitally important. After it split with Moscow, and before the rapprochement with the US, the Sixties was a time of unwanted isolationism,  ' which is well within living memory of many of the top leaders', says Rana, adding more to its present day desire to have as much sway as possible in the world, which still comes through international organisations. Finally, my guests bust the myth – often propagated by Beijing – that China had no role in the writing of today's international laws, pointing out that Chinese and other non-western thinkers played a major role in the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights . What's more, do western ideas have no place in guiding and governing China? After all, Karl Marx was certainly not Chinese, and that doesn't seem to bother his Chinese Communist believers.

China is often accused of breaking international rules and norms. Just last week at Mansion House, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said: 'Countries must play by the rules. And that includes China'. So what are its transgressions, and what are its goals for the international system? My guests and I try to answer this question in this episode through looking at China's attitude to and involvement in international organisations, past and present. Professor Rana Mitter, a historian at the University of Oxford and author of  China's Good War , points out that there's a fundamental difference in China's approach compared to, say, Russia. 'Russia perceives itself as, essentially, a country that is really at the end of its tether in terms of the international system. Whereas China still sees plenty of opportunities to grow and expand its status'. To that end, China is actually a member of dozens of international organisations, most notably – as we discuss in the episode – sitting on the United Nations Security Council, which gives it veto power on UN resolutions (though, Yu Jie, senior  research fellow at Chatham House, points out that China is most often found abstaining rather than vetoing). It wants a seat at the table,  but it also frequently accuses our existing set of international norms and rules as designed by the West. To begin with, then, China is seeking to rewrite the rules in its own favour – Jie gives the example of China's ongoing campaign to increase its voting share in the IMF, on the basis of its huge economy. 'It's not exactly overthrowing the existing international order wholesale, but choosing very carefully which parts China wants to change.' This multilateral engagement has a historical basis. Nationalist China was keen to be seen as an equal and respected partner in the international community, and Rana points out – something I'd never thought of before – that China after the second world war 'was a very very unusual sort of state… Because it was the only state, pretty much, in Asia, that was essentially sovereign… Don't forget that 1945 meant liberation for lots of European peoples, but for lots of Asian peoples – Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaya, wherever you want to name – they basically went back into European colonialism'. This (together with its then-alliance with the United States)  gave the Republic of China a front row seat in the creation of the United Nations and, before then, the League of Nations. It didn't take long for Communist China to start building links with the rest of the world, either. Mao  'had not spent decades fighting out in the caves and fields of China to simply become a plaything of Stalin', Rana points out, making its multilateral relations outside of the alliance with the USSR vitally important. After it split with Moscow, and before the rapprochement with the US, the Sixties was a time of unwanted isolationism,  ' which is well within living memory of many of the top leaders', says Rana, adding more to its present day desire to have as much sway as possible in the world, which still comes through international organisations. Finally, my guests bust the myth – often propagated by Beijing – that China had no role in the writing of today's international laws, pointing out that Chinese and other non-western thinkers played a major role in the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights . What's more, do western ideas have no place in guiding and governing China? After all, Karl Marx was certainly not Chinese, and that doesn't seem to bother his Chinese Communist believers.

Pippa Crerar of the Daily Mirror is joined by the former Leader of the House of Commons, Dame Andrea Leadsom MP, and Pete Wishart MP from the SNP to discuss the role of the independent panel set up to deal with sexism and harrassment in Parliament. Following a speech by the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss about the West's response to the war in Ukraine, the Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP and the Conservative MP Alicia Kearns MP debate Britain's place in the world. The Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Cramer discusses efforts to strenghten to protect whistleblowers. With only days to go before local elections in England, Scotland and Wales and elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont, the Conservative peer and polling expert Lord Hayward and Professor Rosie Campbell from Kings College London preview what the results will mean for the parties. Producer: Peter Snowdon

Professor John Curtice from Strathclyde University says the local elections are unlikely to produce dismal headlines for the Conservatives despite Labour leading in national polls. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the results will provide a very interesting snapshot of voters' views across the U.K.'s nations and regions. Plus: Bloomberg Opinion's Therese Raphael says the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss makes a good case for upping the ante against Vladimir Putin, as the politics of non-escalation has failed in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia has banned entry to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and several other top officials after the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine. Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the step was taken as a response to London's unbridled information and political campaign aimed at isolating Russia internationally, creating conditions for restricting our country and strangling the domestic economy. Russia's entry blacklist includes UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, former PM Theresa May and the first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon.

As Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe comes home after six years in Iranian detention, Emma spoke to the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss MP about what it took to secure her release along with another British-Iranian hostage Anoosheh Ashoori. In true popstar fashion, singer Rihanna announced her pregnancy in January with a New York photoshoot alongside her boyfriend, the rapper ASAP Rocky, wearing a bright pink coat, with layers of gold jewellery and chains resting on her new baby bump. And since that announcement, she's been seen wearing a number of eye-catching outfits. But is there a bump fashion revolution coming? And what could this mean for the everyday pregnant woman? We speak to celebrity stylist Jennifer Michalski-Bray and pregnant content creator Zara Bentley. The history of civil rights changed when Barbara Lisicki met Alan Holdsworth. The two were disabled cabaret performers in the 1980s when they met, fell in love and founded the disabled people's Direct Action Network (DAN). They became the driving force behind the campaign that ultimately led to the passing of the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. A new BBC Two drama, Then Barbara Met Alan, tells their story. Anita Rani hears from the real-life Barbara Lisicki, and Ruth Madeley, the actor who plays her. Even in the face of war, food has a special power in bringing people together. Russian Chef Alissa Timoshkina and Ukrainian Chef Olia Hercules are best friends who have joined forces to set up Cook for Ukraine, a culinary campaign raising funds to support the humanitarian effort in Ukraine. They are encouraging people to celebrate Ukrainian and Eastern European culture by cooking traditional food. They talk about their experiences as friends from opposing frontiers. Presented by Anita Rani Produced: Surya Elango Editor: Louise Corley

As Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe comes home after six years in Iranian detention, Emma speaks to the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss MP about what it took to secure her release along with another British-Iranian hostage Anoosheh Ashoori.

This week on MOATS: The Podcast "Are we really on the eve of destruction over the war in Ukraine?" With each passing day, Russia's' invasion force moves deeper into Ukraine, yet the news breaks every hour on social media. How can a War in the social media era be so difficult to decipher? Moscow has claimed that Vladimir Putin decided to put Russia's nuclear deterrence forces on high alert following statements from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, on Sunday said she would “absolutely” support British citizens who wished to volunteer to fight in defence of Ukraine, saying the battle was crucial to protecting “freedom and democracy” in Europe. This week's guests include: University of Geneva and Author, Professor Paolo Urio on why China may soon be the next Russia in the eyes of the world Former UN Independent Expert on the Promotion of a #Democratic & Equitable International Order Alfred de Zayas on the Ukraine/Russia conflict @Alfreddezayas Journalist and Broadcast Richard Medhurst on Nato's strategy and thought process on their role supoorting Ukraine against Russia @richimedhurst All of this as well as taking calls from people all around the world as Moats asks "Are we on the brink of world war three?" The answers may surprise you! "The Mother of all Talk Shows" is broadcast live every Sunday 7pm GMT on Youtube and Sputnik Radio. MOATS is the open university of the airwaves to millions of people all over the world @moatstv This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

A state of emergency has been declared in Ukraine. But while the country's crisis dominates world headlines, Nick Robinson finds Kyiv residents trying to forget the crisis at a comedy club – and he visits memorials to those already killed in Ukraine's border conflict with Russia. We also hear from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Paul Massaro, an adviser to the US Congress on sanctions. (Image Credit: Nick Robinson)

Wall Street looks set to close the month sharply lower, with the Nasdaq set for its worst month since 2008 as investors prepare for tighter Fed policy. The U.K. targets Russian oligarchs amid red-hot tensions between Kyiv and Moscow, with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss saying new sanctions will send a clear message. In Italy, Sergio Mattarella signs on for a second term as President, after lawmakers fail to agree on a compromise candidate. And, Vodafone comes under activist attack – as Cevian Capital reportedly builds a stake and calls for structural change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The official inquiry into gatherings at Downing Street and in Whitehall during lockdown is believed to be complete. It's understood the senior civil servant, Sue Gray, has evidence including photographs and Whatsapp messages, and is keen for the report to be published in full. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister spoke about the Metropolitan Police's decision to investigate whether any coronavirus restrictions were breached, whilst he was in the commons making a statement on the growing crisis in Ukraine. Advisors from Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France are meeting in Paris on Wednesday as tensions continue to rise over fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia has reacted angrily to warnings from Washington of personal sanctions on Mr Putin, saying the US and NATO had flooded Ukraine with weapons and western advisors. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is due to visit Ukraine next week. She speaks to Today's Martha Kearney.

In this week’s episode of London Calling is very sobering – literally. Before James and Toby talk about who’s to blame for the crisis in Ukraine, Toby’s Dry January turned very wet over the weekend. Then they take on Putin, Biden, NATO and Ukraine and why they can’t bring themselves to spell Kiev “K-Y-I-V.” On the home front, would Boris be better to cling to nurse for fear of something worse, the late-to-the-party lockdown sceptics and, in Culture Corner, The Undoing (HBO), the Brothers Karimazov and Martin Chuzzlewit. Opening sound this week is Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Ukraine.

Join Jennifer Juan as she breaks down another crazy week in British Politics, including Foreign Secretary Liz Truss buying fancy lunches with our money, the Education Secretary starting beef with the entirety of Teacher Twitter and Wales standing up to Michael Fabricant (and his wig). Jennifer also discusses a nightmare she had about the Liberal Democrats and the outrage over former Prime Minister Tony Blair getting a Knighthood. - Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wtafpolitics/message Get in touch with the show by emailing us on wtafpolitics@outlook.com - Follow the show on Instagram at http://instagram.com/wtafpolitics - Visit our website at http://wtaf.politics.blog - Follow Jennifer On Twitch: https://twitch.tv/missjsquared - Follow Jennifer Juan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missjsquared/ - Follow Jennifer Juan on Rizzle: rizzle.tv/u/missjsquared - Visit Jennifer Juan's Website: https://jenniferjuan.com

Join Jennifer Juan as she breaks down another crazy week in British Politics, including Foreign Secretary Liz Truss buying fancy lunches with our money, the Education Secretary starting beef with the entirety of Teacher Twitter and Wales standing up to Michael Fabricant (and his wig). Jennifer also discusses a nightmare she had about the Liberal Democrats and the outrage over former Prime Minister Tony Blair getting a Knighthood. - Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wtafpolitics/message Get in touch with the show by emailing us on wtafpolitics@outlook.com - Follow the show on Instagram at http://instagram.com/wtafpolitics - Visit our website at http://wtaf.politics.blog - Follow Jennifer On Twitch: https://twitch.tv/missjsquared - Follow Jennifer Juan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missjsquared/ - Follow Jennifer Juan on Rizzle: rizzle.tv/u/missjsquared - Visit Jennifer Juan's Website: https://jenniferjuan.com

Family is everything and not many people know this better than Richard Ratcliffe, husband of British hostage in Iran – Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. Today marks 11 days since Richard Ratcliffe has been on hunger strike outside the UK Foreign Office which is right next to the Prime Minister's Office. He has 4 demands for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ultimate objective is to get the British government to free his wife so she can come back home to London after being held hostage in Iran for the last 5 years.Richard's ability to keep on campaigning tirelessly to free his wife would not be possible without the love and support of his family. On this episode, we speak to Richard Ratcliffe himself, his sister who is a doctor, Rebecca Jones, his brother, Chris Ratcliffe and his mother, Barbara Ratcliffe.We discuss how Richard has been feeling throughout the week, his disappointing meeting with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, how his health is being monitored and looked after by his sister, the good caring people that have showed up to help, what the public can do as well as what the last 5 years have been like for the Ratcliffe family. Follow Pod Hostage Diplomacy on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our work.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PodHostageDiplo)

Dehenna Davison is the MP for Bishop Auckland, and a rising star in Boris Johnson's 2019 'red wall' intake. On this episode, recorded just after Conservative party conference, Dehenna tells Katy about what it was like to lose her father to a pub brawl so young, getting her work marked in Latin by Jacob Rees-Mogg and her plans to go to a Taylor Swift concert with the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

Dehenna Davison is the MP for Bishop Auckland, and a rising star in Boris Johnson's 2019 'red wall' intake. On this episode, recorded just after Conservative party conference, Dehenna tells Katy about what it was like to lose her father to a pub brawl so young, getting her work marked in Latin by Jacob Rees-Mogg and her plans to go to a Taylor Swift concert with the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.