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Geri Scott, Senior Political Correspondent, The London Times
Joining Iain Dale for Cross Question are the Unison General Secretary Christina McAnea, the Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell, the newly-elected Green MP Dr Ellie Chowns, and The Times' senior political correspondent Geri Scott.
Is Netanyahu now personally damaging to Israel and its international reputation?Joining Iain Dale for Cross Question are the Unison General Secretary Christina McAnea, the Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell, the newly-elected Green MP Dr Ellie Chowns, and The Times' senior political correspondent Geri Scott.
Novelist Helen Heckety joins Nuala to talk about her debut work, Alter Ego. It's about a young woman who decides to leave her old life behind and move to a new place where no one knows she is disabled. Helen, who has a physical disability that can sometimes be invisible, was compelled to write about a disabled character she had never seen represented in literature.According to The Times, Labour – if elected – would make it easier for people to legally transition by removing the need for them to prove they have lived as their preferred gender for two years. They will instead be given a two-year cooling off period after applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate. The Labour Party say there is nothing new in their policy on this. Nuala is joined by Geri Scott senior political correspondent at the Times to discuss. This weekend marked the final dates of Taylor Swift's Eras tour in the UK - until she returns again in August. The show has been described as a ‘masterpiece' and ‘seven shades of incredible.' Journalists Polly Vernon and Anna Willis were lucky enough to attend, and they join Nuala to go over their highlights. Have you been enjoying Euro 2024? While many fans are cheering on their teams, there are some who dread these major sporting tournaments. Research by Lancaster University found that cases of abuse increased by 38% when England lost a football match and by 26% when they won or drew. The BBC's Daniel Sandford, has been out with Sussex Police, who have been supporting potential victims. He joins Nuala along with Nik Peasgood, Chief Executive of Leeds Women's AidToday marks the start of World Female Ranger Week, an initiative set up by adventurer and conservationist Holly Budge. It is estimated that only 11% of rangers across the world are female. These women do an important but dangerous job, protecting wildlife from poachers. Holly is also the founder of How Many Elephants, an anti-poaching conservation charity. She joins Nuala to talk on how her adventures led to becoming an advocate for female rangers and animal conservation.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Maryam Maruf Studio Manager: Donald McDonald
Simon Clarke has called for Rishi Sunak to go. A former No10 special adviser has said the Conservatives won't win the election with Sunak at the helm. And an endless supply of new polling keeps painting an awkward picture for the PM's prospects. So just how much trouble is Sunak in? The Times' Geri Scott joins the podcast team to make sense of the latest chapter in the Conservative party psychodrama. Plus: Everything you need to know about the civil service. The IfG's annual stocktake into the size, shape and performance of Whitehall is out this week. And, is the Treasury guilty of orthodox thinking? A new IfG report tests out the complaints of Liz Truss and her allies. Hannah White presents, with Giles Wilkes and Rhys Clyne. Produced by Milo Hynes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Net migration is at a record high in the UK, and as you might expect the Tories are tearing their hair out over it. After the failure of the Rwanda plan, Home Secretary James Cleverly sayid that plan is not the “be all and end all”, angering those on the very right of his party. Can Sunak provide a credible answer to the backlash the Tory party has received over its migration policies? Or has it lost all public trust? And the general election is somewhere on the horizon, but does it really matter when the election takes place with the polls so in favour of Labour? “Everyone is pissed off but in different ways.” – Geri Scott. “I'm not sure Cleverly needs to be dragged to the right to sure-up his position.” – Geri Scott. “When people are afraid and during a crisis they tend to vote for what they know.” – Ros Taylor “I think the Tories could benefit from something truly disastrous happening.” – Ros Taylor. We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOIkIWUDtu7VrVcFs0OI0A Shop for festive favourite at http://podmarket.co.uk http://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Written and Presented by Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis with Ros Taylor and Geri Scott. Producers: Chris Jones and Alex Rees. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's sponsor is the Disorder Podcast - listen here: https://linktr.ee/disorderpod Rishi Sunak disappoints again on the environment – the panel give their reaction to the delays he announced on key Net Zero deadlines. Plus, ‘Broken Britain' is a phrase we've been hearing for a while but now it's not just the left saying it. Is there a general consensus across all sides? And the online safety bill is still knocking around but it's getting ever close to passing. Tech expert and founder of Fairvote UK, Kyle Taylor, joins the panel to discuss whether it's fit for purpose. And in the extra bit for EVERYONE for one week only - we take a trip back to the noughties for a chat about pop culture, why was it so cruel and how did we let it happen? “In Westminster, MPs seem to have the vibe at the moment that they've given up.” – Geri Scott. “Labour are going to come into a load of shit that they're going to have to clean up, no money, schools are crumbling - there's a lot to clean up.” – Geri Scott. “I don't think Labour are doing a good enough job of priming the public on how big the mess is.” – Kyle Taylor. “Originally what we had was truly world leading… but the online safety bill has now become more about politics than policies.” – Kyle Taylor. We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOIkIWUDtu7VrVcFs0OI0A www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Marie Le Conte, Geri Scott and guest Kyle Taylor. Producers: Chris Jones and Alex Rees. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Were we all conned by Calm, Collected, Competent Sunak? Have oil, cars, migration and woke-bashing revealed him to be the most right-wing PM since Margaret Thatcher? We look at the real Rishi who was unveiled last week, and how he'll govern in the year (?) he's got left. Plus, rent controls: a great fix for our housing hell or totally impractical? And in the Extra Bit, tat's entertainment. We look at political merchandise. Joining Dorian Lynskey are Hannah Fearn, Geri Scott of The Times and special guest Oli Dugmore, Head of Politics at PoliticsJOE. • “Sunak's trying to be all men to all people… and for a man who trades on authenticity that's not a good look” – Geri Scott • “He comes across as calm even though he holds exactly the same views as the most extreme right-wingers.” – Hannah Fearn • “You're looking at a gold medal in mental gymnastics if you think that burning more fossil fuels will bring us closer to net zero.” – Oli Dugmore • “The climate isn't a liberal agenda any more. It's a central facet of modern politics.” – Hannah Fearn Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Hannah Fearn and Geri Scott. Audio producer: Alex Rees. Producer: Chris Jones. Art: James Parrett. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That's a Raab! Karate guru Dom has lost several Cabinet jobs after an investigation into bullying allegations. What fallout can we expect? Plus, the Home Office has tried to clean up its act and says it will now refer to asylum seekers as “customers”. How compassionate. And another local councillor drops the ball, after replying to an email in Welsh in German. Why can so many Brits not speak a second language? Plus, our special guest this week is Geri Scott, political reporter at The Times. “He will never believe anything he did was wrong, he's stepping down for the good of his party only.” – Hannah Fearn “There was a shocking lack of contrition in the letter.” – Yasmeen Serhan “It's hard to imagine that you're going to have the best and brightest line up for a job in government if the expectation is that they're going to be treated in a poor way” – Yasmeen Serhan “It just feels like a zombie government that can't get anything done.” – Geri Scott www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Alex Andreou with Hannah Fearn and Yasmeen Serhan. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Chris Jones. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Geri Scott, Political Reporter Times London, Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor at the Daily Mirror
Donald Trump has had his (first) day in court. How will this alter the course of US politics to come? Plus, Brexit promises are falling short again, quelle surprise. The panel discusses the problem the Government can't bring itself to mention. In a special guest double-header, we're joined by comedian, actor and Twitter star Matt Green, and Geri Scott, political reporter at The Times, this week. “The taboo has been broken about indicting a former president.” – Seth Thévoz “This feels like the first instance in history of a witch hunt finding an actual witch.” – Matt Green “For years shame and embarrassment stopped the real baddies getting through, but now it's a superpower if you can't feel those things.” – Matt Green “Obviously Trump is a million miles away from the people who support him.” – Geri Scott www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Alex Andreou with Seth Thévoz. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Alex Rees and Kasia Tomasiewicz. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SPECIAL EARLY RELEASE! THE GREASED PIGLET IS OUT OF THE PEN... It's his party and he'll lie if he wants to… Boris Johnson finally, finally goes before the Privileges Committee. How did his tactic of sneering, blustering and lying go over? And is it finally sausage time for the Greased Piglet? Plus as the horrific Casey Report excoriates the Met, does London's police force have to be dismantled? And in the Extra Bit, what's the weirdest thing that's ever happened to our panelists? “Johnson's defence is ‘I am too stupid to understand the rules I myself set'.” – Geri Scott “Steve Baker is now a card-carrying member of the Europhilic wokerati. He's noshing on his tofu right now.” – Naomi Smith “His argument is ‘Nobody told me not to do the bad thing that I was on telly every night telling you plebs not to do'.” – Ayesha Hazarika Written and presented by Ros Taylor with Naomi Smith, Ayesha Hazarika and Geri Scott. Audio producer: Alex Rees. Assistant producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz. Theme music by Cornershop. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Claire is joined by Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and Geri Scott from the Times.
Truss is back and Johnson never went away – what are they angling for? And can Sunak avoid these two figurative icebergs? Plus, the yob narrative is back on the agenda. Is Tory posturing on anti-social behaviour any more than pandering to curtain-twitchers? And with Australia choosing not to put Charles on its banknotes – who should we put on our money? The panel is joined by Geri Scott, political reporter for The Times. Get your tickets for OGWN Live at the Leicester Square Theatre on Weds 15 Feb. Get your Official Left-Wing Economic Establishment mugs here. “She sounded like somebody who had lost the ability to assess empirical reality… if you were a close friend of hers you'd want to sit down and have a chat.” – Ian Dunt “Boris Johnson could be moulded into any political position he finds useful.” – Ian Dunt “There used to be these big debates: Heath vs Thatcher, Europhile vs Eurosceptic - where are those big debates within the Tory Party now?” – Ian Dunt “I really don't think [Liz Truss] has got many friends left, and that's why she's doing this kind of legacy making” – Geri Scott www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Andrew Harrison with Ian Dunt and Marie Le Conte. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Jet Gerbertson and Alex Rees. Assistant producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Geri Scott, Political Reporter with The Times
Geri Scott, Political Reporter with The Times
Geri Scott, Political Reporter with Times London
Geri Scott, political reporter at The Times; Will Walden, former chief counsel and communications director to Boris Johnson; Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool; Jill Rutter, Director of Strategy and Relationships at British Future and former civil servant; Katie Martin, Markets Editor, Financial Times.
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by political reporter for The Times London, Geri Scott to discuss who are the frontrunners for the position of Prime Minister of the UK. Also joining Kieran in studio was Conor Sheridan, an actor who is Irish, and has been living in the UK for the last 21 years...
Geri Scott, Political Reporter with the Times London. Fergus O'Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner; Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of NBRU.
Geri Scott, Political Reporter with The Times London and John Curtice, Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University.
Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor with The Daily Mirror; and Geri Scott, Political Reporter with The Times London
John O'Brennan, Jean Monnet Chair of European Integration, Maynooth University; and Geri Scott, Political Reporter for The Times
Geri Scott, Political Reporter for The Times & Cindy Yu of The Spectator
Adam Boulton, Political Commentator, Geri Scott, Political Reporter, Times London
Geri Scott, Political Reporter Times London, Adam Boulton, Political Commentator, Sonia Purnell, Author of "Just Boris"
Whilst global leaders head to Glasgow for the COP26 Summit, The Northern Agenda podcast asks what the North is doing to help the UK reach net zero emissions.And Rob Parsons breaks down the results from The Northern Agenda's Levelling Up survey with Westminster editor Dan O'Donoghue and Press Association political correspondent Geri Scott. They discuss whether those surveyed trust the government with the agenda, what it actually means, and which political party is trusted the most to tackle regional inequality.Rob also speaks to Dr Annette Bramley, director of the N8 Research Partnership, a collaboration of the most research-intensive universities in the North of England, about what the government needs to invest into the North to help the country tackle climate change challenges.Redcar MP Jacob Young chats to Dan about how Teeside could experience a 'jobs bonanza' and transform as part of the green industrial revolution. The Tory MP describes how the area has become one of the UK's main hubs for clean energy.And Rob also speaks to Sheffield Hallam MP Olivia Blake about why the decisions on how we cut emissions shouldn't be just left to policymakers. The Labour MP has worked with her constituents to come up with their own vision to tackle climate change, which she will be bringing to 10 Downing Street.The Northern Agenda podcast is presented by Rob Parsons and Dan O'Donoghue, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. It is a Laudable production for Reach.Don't forget to subscribe to the daily Northern Agenda newsletter here: http://www.thenorthernagenda.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the end of an era for Pod's Own Country as Geri Scott departs for pastures new.PLUS: How should parents be talking to their children about democracy and politics? We ask Leeds academic Miranda Duffy, who explores these issues with her children aged 9 and 11 in the podcast Den of Enquiry
Another national lockdown will take place to try and stop the spread of Coronavirus. The team talks through the challenge of covering a constantly changing story with Geri Scott the Westminster Correspondent from the Yorkshire Post. Life-long Labour supporter Dame Maureen Lipman from Hull talks about anti-Semitism and Jeremy Corbyn. The actress and comedian also discusses lockdown and Coronation Street. And we're only on episode 4, but Yorkshirecast has some loyal fans already. Gemma, Tim and James find out what the Yorkshirecast fans are enjoying so far about the podcast. Producer: Louise Wheeler Studio Director: Alice Hawes Sound: Adam Campbell
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the government's new coronavirus tiers, the shifting of Brexit talk deadlines, an outbreak of jokes by politicians and the contents of Geri Scott's spice rack.They are joined by Peter Kellner to discuss new polling on values in the US.The Horne Section provide us with a timely musical interludeAnd, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers
Richard Porritt is joined by historian Ben Craske to delve into the week's political news.The pair dissect PMQs and ask if Boris Johnson should have called Donald Trump out for his response to the death of George Floyd. And Richard is joined by TNE podcast founding member Geri Scott for her take on the government's response to coronavirus.
It is the morning after the night before, as Jen Williams attempts to make sense of the general election result.It's been a success for the Tories and devastating for Labour, as northern heartlands swapped hands.The Manchester Evening News' political editor is joined by reporters Niall Griffiths and Tom George, as well as Westminster correspondent for the Yorkshire Post, Geri Scott, and Professor Andrew Russell from the University of Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With just a day to go until Britain goes to the polls, Jen Williams, the M.E.N's political editor, is joined by Joe Timan, local democracy reporter at the Bolton News, and Liam Thorp, political editor at the Liverpool Echo.They discuss the highlights - and the lowlights - of the election campaign. Jen and Joe chat about their visit on Labour's battle-bus.And the Yorkshire Post's Geri Scott talks about the fallout over a shocking photograph at Leeds General Infirmary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and - for the very last time - Geri Scott delve in to the ever-more murky world of Brexit.The gang despair at the prime minister's planned shut down of parliament and Geri celebrates her final podcast before pastures new.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a deep dive into the murky pool of Brexit. The team tackle the doomsday Yellowhammer predictions, Boris Johnson's European jaunt and pen their own Brexit poetry. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back for another round of Brexit insanity.The team tackle the PM's No Deal Brexit Tour and profile Dominic Cummings while Geri takes a look at Number 10 staffers through the ages.And it's back - another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Mia Jankowicz return to tackle one of the most extraordinary weeks in Brexit thus far.The team run down some of the new appointments and officially begin to panic over the new prime minister's motives.And Mia asks the question 'what else is Boris up to other than Brexit?'
Richard Porritt and Geri Scott are back to delve ever deeper in to the world of Brexit.This week they try to stay interested in the race for Number 10, profile Ursula von der Leyen and pick their political headliners.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of all things Brexit.The team run down what the Tory leadership hopefuls have planned to solve Brexit and tackle The Donald's visit to the Palace. Meanwhile Geri digs deep into another confusing week for Labour. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to chew the fat of another outlandish week in British politics. This week the team run down the Tory leader hopefuls and reveal some little-known facts about each one. Who, for example, delivered a baby? And who met their wife while sharing an office appliance? Meanwhile Geri and Richard chat to student Change UK activist Lily Whear and, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott ponder another chaotic week in Brexit.The team tackle the PM's worst week yet and ask the big question of the day: Will Nigel Farage make it to space in a Tesla? Meanwhile Geri brings all the milkshake lobbers to the yard and demands: "Stop throwing drinks!" And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a round up of another week on Planet Brexit. While Master Chef wannabe Richard cooks up a treat Geri and Steve tackle the headlines. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another bonkers Brexit week. The team analyse the start of the campaign to become Tory leader and Change UK leader Heidi Allen speaks to Geri. And there is another Brexiteer of the Week.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another bout of Brexit madness. The team tackle Gavin Williamson's sacking and yet more disappointment from Labour while Geri explores the existential crisis gripping the Tories. And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott once again delve into the murky waters of Brexit. Geri analyses the Brexit Party's campaign launch in Clacton while Richard and Steve sing rude songs. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back to round up yet another historic week in British politics. The gang is joined by Jono Read who reports on the Remain march, Geri rounds up the runners and riders for Number 10 and Richard posts slices of bread through his neighbours' letter boxes. And, of course, there is a very special 100 episode Brexiteer of the Week.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to analyse another ridiculous week of Brexit mayhem. The team try to make sense of another blockbuster few days and Geri profiles speaker John Bercow after his Brexit bombshell. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey once again try to make sense of Brexit - and fail. The team tackle the extraordinary House of Commons votes and they are joined by TNE social media guru Jono Read who highlights some of the week's biggest (and most ridiculous) moments. And Steve, as always, picks a Brexiteer of the Week.
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another review of the Brexit week. This week the team look ahead to Theresa May's crunch week (another one) and reveal some exciting news about The New European podcast going LIVE. Geri delves into the archives to dig up some headlines from the first Euro referendum and, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.