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Best podcasts about George Eaton

Latest podcast episodes about George Eaton

The New Statesman Podcast

Starmer has sealed the deal with the EU, U-turned on winter fuel, and made a marked departure on the UK's stance on Israel. This has been a big week for Labour, but how will it wash with the public?Anoosh Chakelian is drawn by the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr, senior editor George Eaton, and senior data journalist Ben Walker.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Do the Greens need a more charismatic leader?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 23:05


The team answer questions on the Green party's charisma issue, how Reform's power in local council could hurt their overall polling, and whether too many Lib Dems are vegan.Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Ben Walker, Megan Kenyon, and George Eaton.Listen to our episode on constitutional issuesSubmit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Reform wins: dire for Labour, existential for Tories

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 24:23


Yesterday elections took place up and down the country, for councils, six mayoral contests, and a by-election. What we're looking at today is a big win for Nigel Farage's Reform - and a seismic shift in British politics.Hannah Barnes is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker and senior editor George Eaton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Ukraine peace talks crumble

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 24:13


After the purported 'Easter truce' fighting has resumed in Ukraine and Russia, meanwhile peace talks in the West have broken down with the US speaking to Russia separately.Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr to discuss this week in UK politics, and later in the episode by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to look at Reform UK's surging popularity ahead of the local elections.Read: Can Reform grow up?, Steve Reed: “Reform is a symptom of broken trust” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Panic! at the "Nigel dog-and-pony show"

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 17:28


Given the Rupert Lowe drama, what does the future looks like for Reform and Farage?Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to answer listener questions about trouble in Reform land and where to watch in the upcoming local elections.Read: Inside the Reform civil war, Will the Farage-Lowe saga hurt Reform at the polls?, A Reform Labour showdown looms in the Runcorn by-electionSign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Welfare cuts spell trouble ahead for Labour

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 20:46


The politics team discuss Starmer's week on the world stage and whether he can be the pivotal bridge between Ukraine and the US, as well as the prospective welfare cuts which have been announced ahead of Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.Hannah Barnes is joined by the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr, and senior editor George Eaton.Listen: Europe's battleground: war or peace?Read: Can Starmer make Labour the security party?Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
How America runs Britain

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 30:06


US investment already owns much of the British high street. Are "ignorant" politicians "selling the UK down the river"?As Donald Trump announces new tariffs on trading partners around the world, Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe are joined by Angus Hanton, author of Vassal State, to explore how the UK economy is, in many ways, "in thrall" to the US.They also discuss Trump's shock declaration of intent to "take over" the Gaza Strip. Later in the show they're joined by George Eaton to analyse Keir Starmer's great EU reset - and discuss whether the Prime Minister can please both Europe and the United States (spoiler: he can't).Ask a question for us to answer in a future episode: www.newstatesman.com/youaskusGet more politics coverage every day direct to your email inbox by signing up for our daily politics newsletter: morningcall.substack.comSave money on a New Statesman subscription to get full access to all our reporting and analysis from just £5 for your first 5 weeks: www.newstatesman.com/feb25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Are Labour "clutching at straws" on growth?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 24:32


Rachel Reeves' latest growth speech has failed to convince one curious listener.George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe join Hannah Barnes for a special listener questions episode. They tackle your questions on Labour's latest intervention on growth, which George describes as an "attempt" at a vibe shift. They also discuss whether Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have a charisma problem, as well as one listener who asks if the media should be giving the Liberal Democrats more attention.Ask a question for us to answer in a future episode: www.newstatesman.com/youaskusGet more politics coverage every day direct to your email inbox by signing up for our daily politics newsletter: morningcall.substack.comSave money on a New Statesman subscription to get full access to all our reporting and analysis from just £5 for your first 5 weeks: www.newstatesman.com/jan25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
What Musk's money could do for Reform UK

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 19:21


It's the last listener questions episode of 2024! Hannah Barnes is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to discuss Elon Musk's support and intentions for Reform UK. The team also consider how Children Not In School register could help increase children's safety and wellbeing, especially considering up to 300,000 children may have been missing from education entirely in 2023.-The podcast will be taking a break over Christmas but we'll be back on Monday to review the year in UK politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
France's centre has collapsed, is the UK's next?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 16:30


The team answer listener questions on the appointment of Heidi Alexander to transport secretary and whether the UK's mainstream centrist politics are at risk from the far-right.Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Will Starmer engage with HTS?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 17:03


Will his history as a human rights lawyer play a part? Will Shamima Begum be able to return? And why have all Syrian asylum claims been suspended?Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to discuss Britain's reaction to the collapse of the Syrian regime and also Britain's trade talks with the EU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Marr on Prescott: "I'm very upset he's gone"

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 30:32


Andrew Marr pays tribute to "an extraordinary character" - the former Labour deputy Prime Minister and titan of Blair-era New Labour, who died on Thursday.Also, George Eaton interviews the David Lammy in New York.The foreign secretary opened his appearance at the UN security council with a declaration of "shame on Putin". In an interview with George Eaton, Lammy explains why he believes Donald Trump will pursue "peace through strength" rather than giving way to Putin over Ukraine. George joins Hannah Barnes and Andrew Marr to discuss whether this is, in fact, the case.British farmers are protesting against what they see as punitive changes to inheritance tax laws by Rachel Reeves. Will Dunn and Andrew Marr both attended the protests and give their analysis of both the proposed changes and the government's extremely difficult position.READAndrew Marr: Labour will always need a John Prescotthttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2024/11/labour-will-always-need-a-john-prescottGeorge's David Lammy interviewhttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/politics-interview/2024/11/david-lammy-interview-donald-trump-doesnt-want-vladimir-putin-winThe farmer's revolt is coming for Labour, by Will Dunnhttps://www.newstatesman.com/business/economics/2024/11/farmers-revolt-protest-coming-labour-jeremy-clarksonGet our political analysis in your email inbox every weekday morning: sign up to the free Morning Call newsletter: morningcall.substack.comClaim your 25% discount on a subscription to the New Statesman: newstatesman.com/pod24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Trump: The Sequel - is the UK watching?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 30:06


Class? Gender? Economy? What did the Democrats get wrong, what did Trump get right, and how will the UK respond to this?Hannah Barnes is joined by senior editors George Eaton and Katie Stallard as the dust settles on the US election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Budget 2024: Will Labour's gamble pay off?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 26:09


The long awaited budget has arrived ... Andrew Marr and George Eaton go over the politics of the first Labour budget in almost 15 years and Ben Zaranko from the IFS reviews the economics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Nicola Sturgeon on Boris Johnson the “playground bully”

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 37:11


Power shifts inside Number 10, a Tory leadership shock twist, and Sturgeon reviews Johnson's book.**follow in your podcast app so you never miss an episode**Keir Starmer has made changes at the top of his Number 10 team. Sue Gray has been ousted as chief of staff and replaced by the Labour campaign supremo Morgan McSweeney. George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe join Hannah Barnes to explore what this means - including what exactly a chief of staff does, and who Morgan McSweeney is.A shock twist in the Tory leadership race saw James Cleverly defeated leaving Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick as front-runners to replace Rishi Sunak. Was this a disastrous miscalculation by “camp Cleverly”? And Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, reviews Boris Johnson's memoir, “Unleashed”, calling it “gut-wrenching” and “craven”.Mentioned in this episode: What is “the grid”?https://pod.fo/e/1e70c5 Nicola Sturgeon video interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58jB3BSeQE4The two sides of Boris Johnson: Nicola Sturgeon reviews “Unleashed”https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/books/book-of-the-day/2024/10/the-two-sides-of-boris-johnson-unleashed-review-nicola-sturgeonMorgan McSweeney, the permanent insurgenthttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/labour/2024/10/morgan-mcsweeney-permanent-insurgentMore linksAsk a question: https://newstatesman.com/youaskusSign up for our FREE daily politics email: https://morningcall.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Is our political funding system broken?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 17:07


"If we don't like it, we should demand it changes," one listener writes in.Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to answer listener questions, including if Andrew stands by his comments from February that Starmer would be radical, and whether Lebanon has a right to self-defence.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
What really happened at the Conservative Party party?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 27:57


And why is democracy a low priority for American voters?Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr, George Eaton, and Katie Stallard.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Giveaways and Sue Gray's pay, do they matter?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 17:30


Labour Party Conference is just around the corner and the party needs to tell a story about the bigger picture for their time in government, but could this get lost amongst the smaller stories cropping up around free clothes and the chief of staff's pay?Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined in the studio by Andrew Marr, political editor, and George Eaton, senior editor.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Has Rachel Reeves made a “huge mistake”?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 32:12


“She's done an awful lot of damage to morale,” says Andrew Marr.Hit “Follow” in your podcast app to get new episodes as soon as they publishChancellor Rachel Reeves secured a victory in Parliament for her proposed changes to the Winter Fuel allowance. But the move has divided the Labour party, angered voters, and possibly tarnished Keir Starmer's authority. Is this a sign Rachel Reeves “is not very good at politics”? Andrew Marr and George Eaton join Hannah Barnes on this episode of the New Statesman podcast.They also discuss Keir Starmer's relationships with the trade unions following his speech at the TUC this week, and Freddie Hayward joins from the US to discuss the response to the Trump/Harris presidential debate.–Read more: Rachel Reeves' great gamble, by George Eatonhttps://www.newstatesman.com/cover-story/2024/09/rachel-reeves-great-gambleWorkers' rights or growth: another tough choice for Labour, by Andrew Marrhttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/09/workers-rights-or-growth-another-tough-choice-for-labourKamala Harris made Trump look like a loser, by Freddie Haywardhttps://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/2024/09/kamala-harris-donald-trump-debate-loser–Submit a question:We answer listener questions every Friday. Submit your by commenting on this episode on Spotify, or at www.newstatesman.com/youaskusBecome a New Statesman subscriber:Get access to all our reporting at newstatesman.com and receive your copy of our weekly magazine. Podcast listeners can get the first two months for just £2 at https://www.newstatesman.com/saveSign up for our daily politics emailReceive a daily dose of politics coverage straight to your inbox every morning in our newsletter, Morning Call. Sign up for free here: https://morningcall.substack.comWatch the New Statesman podcastFind all episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@newstatesman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bunker
Is Starmer bringing the Big State back in Britain?

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 29:06


Keir Starmer has promised change – but what form will it take? And could it mean the return to the concept of the so-called ‘Big State'? Will Labour's proposed plans for increased public ownership and workers' rights be the transformation Britain so desperately needs – or could an interventionist approach do more harm than good? To find out, Gavin Esler talks to New Statesman senior politics editor George Eaton.   We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.   www.patreon.com/bunkercast   Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Eliza Davis Beard. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Art by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production   www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The New Statesman Podcast
Can Oasis bring back Cool Britannia?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 21:36


Noel and Liam Gallagher have managed the impossible. They've apparently buried the hatchet and announced that Oasis is coming back in 2025. Is this the return of Cool Britannia?Rachel Cunliffe, associate editor, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor, to answer listener questions about ex-MP's jobs, SPADs, and the politics of Britpop.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
"Things will get worse": is austerity back?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 24:43


On Tuesday morning Keir Starmer addressed the nation and warned that Labour's first Budget “is going to be painful”, suggesting that tax rises are on the way. While the prime minister stressed that those with the “broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden”, he warned that he won't “shy away from making unpopular decisions”, raising the question of whether Labour is bringing back austerity. Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Should Labour push harder on immigration?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 15:18


A listener asks: will Keir Starmer and the Labour government attempt to change the conversation around immigration, or continue with a more hawkish stance in an attempt to win over reform voters?Hannah Barnes and George Eaton discuss in our latest listener questions episode.They also answer questions on how the electorate might change by the next election and whether voting reform will have an impact in future.Send us a question:www.newstatesman.com/youaskusRead more:George's interview with Sadiq Khan: “politicians need to be braver on immigration”https://www.newstatesman.com/encounter/2024/08/sadiq-khan-politicians-need-to-be-braver-on-immigrationSubscribe to the New Statesman - first two months just £2www.newstatesman.com/saveFollow the New Statesman:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewStatesman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newstatesman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newstatesman Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewStatesman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Tories "scent blood" over Labour union deals

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 16:29


Labour have agreed pay deals with NHS staff, public service workers and now train drivers - but they've handed the conservatives an effective attack line. Are Labour really beholden to "union paymasters"? And can they sustain pay rises while cutting the winter fuel allowance?Hannah Barnes and George Eaton discuss on the New Statesman podcast.Also in this episode, Hannah and George look at the crisis in prisons, and Labour's plan to house inmates in police cells. Can Keir Starmer and new prisons minister James Timpson hold Britain's overflowing prison estate together?Read Hannah Barnes interview with Charlie Taylor, Prisons Inspector, here: https://www.newstatesman.com/ns-interview/2024/07/the-prison-system-is-brokenAsk a question: newstatesman.com/youaskusSubscribe to the New Statesman with a special discount: newstatesman.com/save Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Where has Ed Davey gone?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 12:03


And should Starmer be trying to befriend Elon Musk?Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by senior editor George Eaton to answer this week's listener questions.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning CallSubmit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Can Keir Starmer unite a divided nation?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 19:09


The unrest and violence which gripped the country last week after the killing of three young girls seems to have halted for the time being. A brief sigh of relief. But this doesn't mean that the anger - which was unleashed on asylum seekers, police, mosques, and local communities - or what may lie beneath it, has gone away.The prime minister promised that rioters would feel ‘the full force of the law'. And he has been true to his word. As many as 1,000 people have been arrested so far and almost 550 charged.But beneath the misinformation around the Southport murders of three little girls, what was the root of the rioters' anger? While some undoubtedly sought to sow division, and others went on opportunistic looting expeditions, there are genuine held concerns over immigration and the gulf between different societies in the UK. The immediate task of restoring law and order is one which perhaps comes easy to Keir Starmer, but now the harder, longer term job: What story will he tell to rebuild and re-unite this divided nation?Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Should funding for GB News be considered a political donation?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 15:33


What do parliamentary private secretaries, aka 'bag carriers', really do? How will Ben Houchen fare as a mayor in opposition? How much will Labour commit to international development? And should funding for GB News be considered a political donation?Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, to answer your questions.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Starmer suspends seven MPs, what precedent does this set?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 25:55


Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party has been described countless times over the past 4 years as ‘ruthless', and this week we saw this in action for the first time as prime minister withdrawing the Labour whip from seven MPs who voted with an SNP amendment to scrap the two child cap in certain benefits.Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by senior editor George Eaton, and political correspondent Freddie Hayward.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
King's speech reveals Starmer's uncommon ambition

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 29:38


"It's been a long time since we've had a government with this level of ambition" - George EatonBlack Rod has been summoned and the weighty wooden doors swung open on a new parliamentary year. At the State Opening of Parliament, Keir Starmer's government unveiled their ambitious legislative agenda through the King's speech, which introduced a bumper 39 bills. George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe join Hannah Barnes on the New Statesman podcast to unpick the policy announcements and explore the opportunities and potential pitfalls Labour may face over the coming months.Read more: The King's Speech is our first chance to inspect the moral code behind “Starmerism”https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/07/does-the-labour-government-believe-in-anything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
The penultimate day of Tory Rome

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 29:07


In a final poll published before the election things have never looked worse for the Conservatives, Rishi Sunak has expressed fear that he might lose his seat, and Boris Johnson has been wheeled out at the 11th hour. How long will it take for the Tories to come back from this and where will they begin? Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by the New Statesman's senior editor George Eaton and David Gauke, former Conservative MP and New Statesman columnist. Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
On the road with Corbyn, Farage, and Lammy

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 34:03


Today New Statesman is publishing an election special issue of the magazine which includes our election endorsement as well as in-depth political interviews with Jeremy Corbyn, Nigel Farage, and David Lammy.Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, is joined in the studio by George Eaton, senior editor, and editor-in-chief Jason Cowley.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Is GamblingGate the new PartyGate?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 22:02


We're in the penultimate week of campaigning, which may come as a relief to those suffering from election fatigue - maybe no one more so than Rishi Sunak. The prime minister has not had a particularly smooth weekend as the Tory betting scandal continues to rumble on …Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor, to discuss the latest developments in the gambling scandal, Labour's positions gender recognition and their plans for the House of Lords.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Why is Jeremy Hunt love bombing affluent voters in Surrey?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 23:09


On today's episode of listener questions: How many of them 2019 manifesto commitments have been met?; Who will be the biggest name to lose their seat?; If Jeremy Corbyn wins as an independent, assuming he'd like to continue to sit with old allies, could he sit on the government benches?; Is there a reason why D-Day is a bigger deal than eg Boris stealing a journalist's phone and hiding in a fridge?; What is the best response when a candidate that you do not want to win knocks on your door?Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, is joined by senior editor George Eaton.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Money Money Money (Keir Starmer's version)

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 32:23


In the words of ABBA, and Keir Starmer, Money Money Money - the Labour leader announced this morning in Manchester that wealth creation was the ‘number one priority' for the party.Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and senior editor George Eaton to analyse the final manifesto's of the week from Labour and Plaid Cymru, and to review the odds on the latest Tory gaff.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Who really holds power on the left?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 22:37


The most powerful person on the left of British politics is not Keir Starmer. So who is it?This week the New Statesman published the 2024 Left Power List, which ranks the 50 most influential people in British politics. George Eaton edited the list and joins Hannah Barnes and Freddie Hayward on the New Statesman podcast to discuss who's up, who's down, and what their influence means for the general election.Hannah, Freddie and George also discuss the latest events from the general election campaigns including Vaughan Gethin's confidence vote, more questionable Tory donations and Ed Davey's moving campaign video.See the Left Power List in full here: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/06/new-statesman-left-power-list-2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Rishi Sunak has already given up

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 36:58


After a day of increasing speculation, Rishi Sunak called the next general election which will take place on the 4th of July. Sadly, for him, he was almost drowned by the pouring rain, and drowned out by the pounding of D:Ream's ‘Things Can Only Get Better', the song widely known as Labour's 1997 anthem.To kick of the New Statesman's general election coverage, the team review yesterday's events, the prime minister's potential motives, and the kickstarting of campaigns.Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Freddie Hayward, Rachel Cunliffe, and George Eaton.Have you got a question about the election? Get in touch here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Will Starmer stick to his pledges?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 21:16


This morning Keir Starmer has laid out six key pledges for a Labour government, should they win power this election year.So what is the Labour leader promising, and will those promises be kept?Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined on the New Statesman podcast by Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, and George Eaton, senior editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Who would want Rishi Sunak's job now?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 11:34


Are any Tories desperate enough to take over as Prime Minister?In our listener questions episode, You Ask Us, Rachel Cunliffe, George Eaton and Freddie Hayward answer your questions on whether any Conservative MPs would really want to take over as PM before the next election, and how on earth they will explain Britain's failing economy during the election campaign.To submit a question, visit www.newstatesman.com/youaskusSubscribe to the New Statesman at www.newstatesman.com/subscribeSign up to receive Freddie's daily politics email, Morning Call: morningcall.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Defeat and defection: Tories are down bad

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 20:17


The longer the Conservatives hang on, the worse it gets. Last week Rishi Sunak lost 474 councillors, the constituency of Blackpool south, and Andy Street's West Midlands mayoral. And yesterday things went from bad to worse for Sunak with a surprise defection to Labour from Natalie Elphicke MP for Dover and Deal.The Conservatives can't seem to escape this endless decline in support and popularity. So when did it all start to go wrong, and can they stop the train before it completely derails?Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, is joined in the studio by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and George Eaton, senior editor.Read: The Tory doomscroll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
What do we really know about ‘Starmerism'?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 28:28


Keir Starmer is the man poised to be the next leader of the UK. But he is also a man of whom many - including those in his own party - have asked: what does he stand for? Four years after Starmer became leader of the Labour party we know a little more about him. We've heard about his childhood, the pebble-dashed semi and his time at the Crown Prosecution Service.But what are the principles behind the man and his project ? What do we really know about ‘Starmerism'? Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor, who has written this week's cover story.Read: What is Starmerism? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crash Course With Michael Walker
What is Starmerism? (w/ George Eaton)

Crash Course With Michael Walker

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 29:55


**This is a free preview of a longer paid episode. To sign up visit patreon.com/crashcoursepod**Given the local and mayoral elections in England and Wales I've taken a break from my India series to look at politics closer to home. In this episode I speak to George Eaton from the New Statesman about the nature of "Starmerism" and what Labour would do if - as seems very likely - they get into power at the next general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Can Labour get Britain's trains back on track?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 20:33


Train travel in the UK has become an increasingly painful experience in the past few years. Prices continue to rise at an astonishing rate, meanwhile delays, cancellations and strikes have become the norm. Many have simply given up on this mode of transport.Last night, Labour announced their plan to get Britain's railways back on track. But what does this mean? And could bringing trains back into public ownership really fix the dire state of rail travel in the UK?Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined in the studio by George Eaton, senior editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent. Read: Louise Haigh: Labour manifesto will pledge rail renationalisation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
How Iran and Israel are dividing British politics

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 17:52


This episode was recorded on the 18th of April, prior to Israel's missile strikes on Iran.Tensions in the Middle East have heightened further after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel last week. This was in response to Israel's strike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria - which killed 16 people. Western leaders came to Israel's defence and condemned Iran's attack, but prior to this David Cameron - the UK foreign secretary - had warned that the UK's support for Israel was ‘not unconditional'. So how have these latest developments divided the government's stance on Israel's conflict? And how are Labour planning to act should they come into government amid this war?Anoosh Chakelian, Britian editor at the New Statesman, is joined by Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, and George Eaton, senior editor.Read: The new Tory divide on IsraelSign up to the New Statesman's daily politics email Morning Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Labour's economic plans: 'Bidenomics' without the money?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 16:09


Stability, investment, and reform - these are the three pillars for growth set out by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Mais Lecture to business and finance leaders earlier this week.“In a changing world, Britain has been behind the curve,” she said, but a Labour government, she stated, would seek to bring a “new chapter in Britain's economic history”. Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor at the New Statesman, is joined by George Eaton, senior editor, and Freddie Hayward, political correspondent, who both attended Reeves' lecture on Tuesday evening at Bayes Business School in City University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Rishi Sunak has lost control

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 19:42


The Tory racism row exposed the Prime Minister's weakness.It's been another "torrid" week for the Conservatives, with a row over alleged racist comments made by their largest donor overshadowing the announcement of new extremism rules.Rachel Cunliffe is joined by George Eaton and Freddie Hayward to discuss how Rishi Sunak's response to Frank Hester's alleged comments exposes his weakness as leader - and the impact this might have on the next election.Submit a question for "You Ask Us": https://www.newstatesman.com/youaskusJoin our community of free thinkers by becoming a New Statesman subscriber, and get your first month free: https://www.newstatesman.com/subscribeGet a free daily dose of politics from Freddie Hayward by signing up for the Morning Call newsletter: https://substack.com/morningcall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Why Team Starmer refuse to believe the hype around them

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 24:24


The Labour Party has a talent for losing elections. Over the last century, it has held office for just 33 years and has produced just six prime ministers. The Conservatives, by comparison, have held office for 67 years and produced 14 prime ministers. It is the burden of history that explains Labour's caution at the outset of this election year.Senior editor George Eaton joins associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe in the studio to discuss why Team Starmer are refusing to believe the hype around them.Submit a question:https://www.newstatesman.com/podcasts/2022/10/you-ask-usDownload the app:iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/new-statesman-magazine/id610498525Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.progressivemediagroup.newstatesman&hl=en_GB&gl=USSubscribe to the New Statesman WhatsApp channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9latS0wajogms2z02c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Who really controls Britain's right wing?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 21:55


The Conservatives have been in power for more than 13 years under five different prime ministers. We have experienced Cameroon austerity, Mayite statism, Johnsonite populism, and Trussite libertarianism. But who now wields the greatest influence among the Tories and on the British right?George Eaton, senior editor, joins the podcast to discuss the publication of the New Statesman's inaugural Right Power List – a guide to the 50 most influential people in conservative politics.This podcast is hosted by Anoosh Chakelilan, Britain editor at the New Statesman.Submit a question for You Ask Us: https://www.newstatesman.com/YouAskUsDownload the app:iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/new-statesman-magazine/id610498525Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.progressivemediagroup.newstatesman&hl=en_GB&gl=USSubscribe to the New Statesman from £1 per week:https://newstatesman.com/podcastofferSign up to our daily politics email: https://morningcall.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Who holds the power on the left?

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 23:59


As the New Statesman publishes the Left Power List – the 50 most powerful people on the British left – George Eaton, senior editor, joins Anoosh Chakelian, Rachel Wearmouth and Freddie Hayward to discuss who's on the list and why. They talk about how power has changed on the left, what the reaction has been.Then in You Ask Us they tackle listeners' questions on what the National Conservativism conference is all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Owen Jones Podcast
Is Boris Johnson Finally Toast?

The Owen Jones Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 49:19


Boris Johnson's whole career has been about defying the laws of political gravity, often aided and abetted by a supine media. But as both him and his government are convulsed by scandal - and the country is gripped by a cost of living crisis - has his luck finally run out?We are joined by two brilliant commentators: LBC's Iain Dale and the New Statesman's George Eaton!Please subscribe - and help us take on the right-wing media here: https://www.patreon.com/owenjones84Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cross Question with Iain Dale
Salma Shah, Graham Stuart, Mary Creagh & George Eaton

Cross Question with Iain Dale

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 50:15


Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are political commentator Salma Shah, Conservative MP Graham Stuart, former Labour MP Mary Creagh and George Eaton, Senior Editor at the New Statesman.