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The Green Party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gordon and Denton byelection in a major blow to Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber, was elected as the party's first MP in northern England, with Labour pushed into third place behind Nigel Farage's Reform UK despite having a 13,000-vote majority. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's north of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who lives in the constituency and was at the count overnight – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to keep fighting, after Labour finished behind the Green Party and Reform UK in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Also: The former US President, Bill Clinton, gives evidence under oath to a congressional committee, about his past links with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And over fishing means mackerel stocks are running low in the seas and on the shelves.

The Gorton and Denton by-election was supposedly a three-horse race, but on polling day the Green Party stormed to victory by a vast margin. It was a devastating defeat for Labour, which was pushed into third place behind Reform UK. Sir Keir Starmer now faces intense pressure, while his party must battle a threat from the left as well as the right. Does this historic result – the first ever by-election triumph for the Greens – signal the end of the two-party system? And where does it leave Reform?Host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT political correspondent Anna Gross, northern England correspondent Jennifer Williams, and political editor George Parker.Follow: Lucy @LOS_Fisher and @lucyfisher.ft.com; George @georgewparker; Jennifer @JenWilliams_FT; Anna @AnnaSophieGross Sign up here for Stephen Bush's morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insights into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek views. Get 30 days free.Political Fix is presented by Lucy Fisher. This episode was produced by Fiona Symon and Mischa Frankl-Duval. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Our email address is politicalfix@ft.comClip from BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CannCon and Chris Paul break down the political theater surrounding President Trump's recent State of the Union, analyzing its optics-heavy strategy, the targeted jabs at congressional opposition, and Trump's push for tariffs to replace the federal income tax. They examine viral footage comparing Trump's 2026 immigration remarks to Bill Clinton's 1995 State of the Union, highlighting the stark reversal in Democratic positioning on border enforcement. The conversation shifts to healthcare and pharmaceutical pricing reform, with Trump's “most favored nation” prescription drug proposal and calls to codify it into law. The hosts debate the SAVE Act, mail-in voting vulnerabilities, black box machines, and whether proposed election reforms are meaningful fixes or controlled opposition. Internationally, they explore the UK's fragmented political landscape following a Green Party parliamentary win and what it signals about populist shifts abroad. Back home, they critique Senate priorities after lawmakers staged a puppy parade amid government shutdown drama. The episode closes with discussion of Citizens United, corporate influence in elections, and the $100 million Republican primary battle in Texas between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

Reform and the Greens both insist they can win the Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton from Labour – and if they do, it could be another nail in the prime minister's coffin. Helen Pidd reports on how the candidates and voters are feeling. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

An upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton has the British political class confronting, and failing to learn from, the fact that at some point someone has to govern. In a war of bins versus posts, they've decided to go all-out with posting, firing up the Anti-Corbyn Machine against Zack Polanski and failing to grasp why the Green Party might actually appeal to voters. And in order to understand this, we've assembled Riley, Hussein, and November to cut through the noise. We also discuss a new podcast entitled The Rest Is Prison, which hardly needs to be explained! Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here! TF Merch is still available here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

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Dixon Cox is back. This week: -Peter Mandelson is arrested, after a tip-off from Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle -Leftists go berserk after a man with Tourette's shouts a racial slur at the Baftas -The Gorton and Denton by-election looks incredibly close -The Green Party releases campaign ads in Urdu and Bangla -Trump gives his State of the Union address Full episode here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/the-left-suddenly-doesnt-understand Subscribe here: www.nickdixon.net   Support us with a donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon   X: https://x.com/nickdixon Paul's links X: https://twitter.com/PaulCoxComedy   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulcoxcomedy   Comedy clubs: https://www.epiccomedy.co.uk/    

Starmer's 'Watergate' moment hits as he refuses to publish the remaining files on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The Green Party says it wants to give free housing, wages and NHS treatment to illegal migrants. Jacob Rees-Mogg joins Jeremy Kyle and former head of Royal security Dai Davies and Royal biographer Andrew Lownie discuss the fall of Andrew whilst Jeremy heads up to Gorton & Denton to look at the close by election race between Reform UK & the Green Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Slater, editor of spiked, joins Julia Hartley-Brewer to slam the Green Party's policy programme — and why it's the ultimate “gift” to anyone arguing Britain needs common sense back in politics.Julia and Tom break down proposals that would effectively wipe out the idea of “illegal migrants” — including instant access to public services, the right to work with no restrictions, and, most controversially, the promise of a free house (or private room) and a taxpayer-funded basic living wage with no requirement to work or even look for work. Julia brands it “sixth-form politics” dressed up as compassion — warning it would supercharge pull factors while Britons already struggle with housing, jobs, school places and falling living standards.They also tackle the bigger picture: the political double standard where mainstream views on borders and safety are smeared as “extreme” — while genuinely radical ideas are waved through.Then Julia is joined by Karl Turner MP (Labour, Hull East) for an equally blunt conversation about accountability and the justice system. Karl Turner reacts to the extraordinary developments around Lord Mandelson's arrest connected to allegations relating to Jeffrey Epstein (Mandelson denies wrongdoing and has not been charged), and questions the secrecy around what the public is allowed to know.And on Labour's plan to curb jury trials for most offences, Turner calls it “outrageous”, says it won't fix court delays, and warns it risks ripping up a hard-won safeguard dating back to Magna Carta — with a serious Commons rebellion brewing.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jonathan Shainin returns to Chapo after ten years to talk about what the hell is going on in the United Kingdom. We talk about Keir Starmer's and Labour collapse, his wildly unpopular policies and austerity regime, the rise of the Green Party, and Jeremy Corbyn's bizarre Our Party. We then talk about Shainin's new magazine Equator and their pieces on the end of liberal Zionism and the Long 90s. Check out Equator: https://www.equator.org/ Few tickets left for our April 3rd live show at the Palace Theater in LA: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900643BE404F182

On Thursday, a by-election in a Southern Manchester constituency, Gorton and Denton, is shaping up to be a seismic litmus test for British politics.After the previous MP, Labour's Andrew Gwynne, stepped down in January, an opening for a new MP has set in motion a battle between Labour and their insurgent challengers, Reform and the Green Party.Oli Dugmore is joined by our senior data journalist Ben Walker to discuss.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:

Homeless, rough sleepers and beggars have often been used as a shorthand by some for decline in the city centre. For some, it's evidence of the state's increasing failure to provide support people at vulnerable points in their lives; for others, the continued presence of rough sleepers being permitted is a sign of a lack of social rules. This week the government seems to have firmly fallen in with the latter.  They are set to implement legislation that would empower police to implement ‘move on' orders, which, if issued, would require you to vacate public areas or face up to $2,000 in fines or 3 months in prison. The move has garnered huge criticism with many viewing the move alongside the governments cuts to emergency housing and support services leaving people with no where to go other than prison. Another move that has flown a little under the radar has been the amalgamation of the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the local government functions of the Department of Internal Affairs into a single ministry. This amalgamation has alarmed critics who are concerned that the government's track record on climate and environmental policy spells ill for this new agency.  For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wire Host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the amalgamation of key ministries into a mega ministry but began by talking about the expansion of police powers with move-on orders.  

Three separate scandals have raised serious questions over Keir Starmer's judgement. It's empowered Labour MPs who were once written off as cranks. And with many files still to come out, the questions will keep on coming.Meanwhile, the PM is selling the idea that the Gorton and Denton by-election is a two-horse race between Reform UK and Labour, but will voters believe him when the Green Party is campaigning hard on Gaza? Also, is parliament fit for purpose on the subject of the royal family?Steven Swinford, political editor, The TimesPatrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The TimesGabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor, The Sunday TimesProducer: Euan DawtreyExecutive producer: Molly GuinnessPicture credit: Getty ImagesEmail us: thestateofit@thetimes.co.ukThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been six weeks since our last episode... and what a mess you humans have made. Myself and the Countess have made a new binling, so there's an election this week and I'm back with a special episode featuring one of the candidates. Before you accuse old Binface of showing bias - Hannah approached us. So fair's fair... if any of the other candidates want to get grilled by Binface get in touch... if you're brave enough. You know who you are... but for everyone else this is who the invite goes out to...Full list of candidates standing in the Gorton & Denton by-election:Monster Raving Loony Sir Oink A-LotAdvance UK Nick BuckleyConservative Charlotte CaddenLibertarian Dan ClarkeReform Matt GoodwinSDP Sebastian MooreRejoin EU Joseph O'MeachairLiberal Democrats Jackie PearceyGreen Hannah SpencerLabour Angeliki StogiaCommunist League Hugo Wils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Wicked Problems,” hosted by Richard Delevan, returns after a long hiatus and links escalating repression - newly including climate activists - with a high-stakes by-election in Greater Manchester. It opens with concerns about confrontational protest being met with violence and political repression, alongside Nigel Farage's Reform proposing a “UK deportation command,” expanding detention with “no chance of bail,” and “detention will mean deportation.” Devin cites New York Times reporting that the FBI has begun targeting climate activists, including people who have not protested in years, and frames this as part of a broader effort to quash dissent.Professor Dana R. Fisher of American University discusses what she describes as a “perfect storm” in the US: federal occupations of cities (highlighting Minneapolis), the murder of two American citizens while they were bearing witness to ICE actions, the president getting rid of the endangerment finding underlying US climate policy, and FBI investigations focusing on the "radical fringe" of the climate movement. Fisher argues these groups are “low hanging fruit” because their confrontational tactics (e.g., throwing paint, smearing food, blocking traffic, bird-dogging elected officials) are widely unpopular, making it easier for authorities to target them first as part of a broader slide toward autocracy that also threatens media freedoms. She says repression and violence against peaceful activists historically mobilize larger protests, even as it can lead to persecution, jail, and martyrdom. She also describes survey results from a Women's March–coordinated “Free America walkout” showing over 75% support for a movement becoming more confrontational and 65% willingness to personally engage in confrontational activism; she notes the participants were largely white, female, older, and highly educated.Prof. Fisher's Apocalyptic Optimist podcast.Britain has already jailed nonviolent climate protestors and restricted defenses in court, with ongoing debates about protest trials and labeling Palestine Action a terror group. The Gorton and Denton by-election seems to be between Reform, seeking to import Trump's climate and migration agenda, and the surging Green Party, treating climate, inequality, and migration as realities to face without losing humanity. The show notes a single constituency poll with Green candidate Hannah Spencer ahead of Reform's Matt Goodwin, with Labour (which has held the seat for a century) behind; as Labour is consumed by Epstein-linked arrests and scandal involving Peter Mandelson and former Prince Andrew.In an interview recorded late in 2025, Harriet Lamb, CEO of the Green Party of England and Wales, describes rapid growth following Zach Polanski's leadership, with membership doubling to over 150,000. Lamb connects her background in international development and environmental and social justice to party politics, argues the UK has shifted into a multi-party system creating both dangers and opportunities, and emphasizes a “people and planet” platform focused on the cost-of-living crisis, inequality, wealth taxes, and strong public support for climate action. She discusses candidate development through a “Greens to Parliament” program aimed at building a diverse slate for 2029, and says coalition politics must protect Green principles and public trust, citing German coalition negotiations and the Scottish Greens' Bute House agreement as examples.00:00 Confrontation and Repression01:35 Wicked Problems Returns04:11 FBI Targets Climate Activists07:42 Low Hanging Fruit and Autocracy19:18 UK By-Election and Green Surge29:32 Hope Surge and Outreach31:28 Broad Coalition and Core Values36:28 Vetting New Recruits38:39 Road to Parliament and Coalitions45:24 Milestones and Closing Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Homeless, rough sleepers and beggars have often been used as a shorthand by some for decline in the city centre. For some, it's evidence of the state's increasing failure to provide support people at vulnerable points in their lives; for others, the continued presence of rough sleepers being permitted is a sign of a lack of social rules. This week the government seems to have firmly fallen in with the latter.  They are set to implement legislation that would empower police to implement ‘move on' orders, which, if issued, would require you to vacate public areas or face up to $2,000 in fines or 3 months in prison. The move has garnered huge criticism with many viewing the move alongside the governments cuts to emergency housing and support services leaving people with no where to go other than prison. Another move that has flown a little under the radar has been the amalgamation of the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the local government functions of the Department of Internal Affairs into a single ministry. This amalgamation has alarmed critics who are concerned that the government's track record on climate and environmental policy spells ill for this new agency.  For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wire Host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the amalgamation of key ministries into a mega ministry but began by talking about the expansion of police powers with move-on orders.  

Anyone speak URDU? Green Party Gorton & Denton political promo is in URDU and we thought this election was taking place in England???? More allegations about Starmer, a bedtime story from Andy, Word of the Day and so much more packed in.

The former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is out of police custody as new information about his relationship to Peter Mandelson comes to light. Plus: We speak to journalist Paul Holden and Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

This week PoliticsHome has once again teamed up with the pollsters at ThinksInsight, for a special episode looking at the Green Party, and those voters thinking of backing Zack Polanski at the next election.Like our previous episode on potential switchers to Reform, we're going to look at the results of focus groups with former Labour voters flirting with the Greens, as well as those strongly thinking about backing them, and assess why they are having a moment within our new multi-party environment, ahead of their three-way fight with Labour and Reform in next week's by-election in Gorton and Denton, and looking to May's crucial local elections across the UK.Joining host Alain Tolhurst to discuss the Greens current success is one of their MPs, Ellie Chowns - who won the  North Herefordshire seat in 2024 - along with Allie Jennings, director at ThinksInsight and who conducted the focus groups and polling, and PolHome editor Adam Payne.To sign up for our newsletters click herePresented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot

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This week Coco is joined by the comedian Cody Dahler while Nish takes a brief break and there's so much to talk about!The Green's Hannah Spencer has become the unexpected bookies favourite to win the Gorton and Denton by-election but does she have what it takes to turn good odds into a win at the ballot box? We speak to her about the importance of fighting to improve lives, her favourite false rumour and why walking her dogs helped form her political outlook.Plus Keir Starmer is back with another U-turn and another inquiry. We try to work out what he's hoping to achieve this week. And Amnesty International's UK Director of Law and Human Rights, Tom Southerden, updates us on their High Court victory as they challenge the proscription of Palestine Action.CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS BABBEL: https://www.babbel.com/PSUKSHOPIFY: https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheukGUESTS Hannah Spencer, Green Party candidate, Gorton and Denton by-electionTom Southerden, UK Law and Human Rights Director, Amnesty InternationalUSEFUL LINKSGorton and Denton by-election candidate list https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/parl.gorton-and-denton.by.2026-02-26/gorton-and-denton/CREDITSTikTok / @mrcodydahlerGreen Party of England and Wales / FacebookHannah Spencer / InstagramPaul HoldenHigh Court protest reaction - Amnesty International footage@mrcodydahler / InstagramOtto RaynerPod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Get in touch - contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukLike and follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUKInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukX: https://x.com/podsavetheuk

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the New Statesman's senior associate editor Rachel Cunliffe, London Assembly members Keith Prince from Reform UK and Caroline Russell from the Green Party, plus the political commentator Nathaniel Ogunniyi.

Reaction to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, plus should Britain assist any US strikes on Iran?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the New Statesman's senior associate editor Rachel Cunliffe, London Assembly members Keith Prince from Reform UK and Caroline Russell from the Green Party, plus the political commentator Nathaniel Ogunniyi.

We're one week from the Gorton and Denton by-election, which could prove another brutal blow to Keir Starmer's already unstable premiership. Could Reform gain another MP or will this be the Green Party's first by-election victory? And is a Labour hold out of the question? Ed Balls and George Osborne explore the state of play for the parties, including the U-turn on postponing 30 local elections, the Labour Together scandal, and Reform unveiling their ‘shadow cabinet'. Then, following last weekend's Munich Security Conference, the pair turn their attention to further calls for Europe to increase defence spending. The question for the UK is: can the Treasury afford the proposed 3% defence spending by the end of the parliament? And would the British public accept spending cuts needed to hit that target? Finally, George gives the inside scoop on the AI Impact Summit in India. He explains what opportunities and concerns are being addressed by world leaders, as well as why it represents an achievement for Britain.We love hearing from you, so please don't forget to send all your EMQs to questions@politicalcurrency and make sure to include a voice note of your question.Thanks for listening. To get episodes early and ad- free join Political Currency Gold or our Kitchen Cabinet. If you want even more perks including our exclusive newsletter, join our Kitchen Cabinet today:

Green Party leader Zack Polanski joins Iain Dale live in the LBC studio, to take calls from our listeners.Meanwhile, joining Iain on Cross Question are Labour activist and former Gogglebox star Josh Tapper, former UK ambassador to the US and the EU Lord Kim Darroch, former Conservative MP Anna Firth, plus the political commentator Anita Boateng.

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Nigel Farage has unveiled Reform UK's new ‘shadow cabinet' – and there are a lot of familiar faces… Plus: Keir Starmer performs his humiliating fourteenth U-turn, Labour peer John Mann accuses the Green Party of antisemitism, and Hilary Clinton claims the Trump administration is covering up the Epstein Files. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.

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Dr Jill Stein, former US Presidential candidate for the Green Party, discusses President Donald Trump's decision to repeal a landmark scientific finding underpinning climate regulations.

Following the tragic death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch in Finglas in January many people have been calling for the Government to implemented stricter rules on e-bikes. Green Party councilor Conor Dowling for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown thinks that we should be promoting e-bikes in order to improve road safety, believing that they are part of the solution. Conor spoke to Anton this morning.

Vaping has been across the headlines for the past 24 hours... With the UK Government planning to ban vaping in cars carrying children, as well as in playgrounds and outside schools As well as Trinity College Dublin announcing its campus will be a vape free area from the 18th of March. Is it time we introduce harsher restrictions on vaping?Maybe a ban on vaping in public places?Shane was joined by John Crowne, Consultant oncologist at St Vincent's University Hospital Group and Janet Horner Councilor for Dublin North Inner City, Cathaoirleach for The Green Party

We dive into the controversial cultural leave entitlements for Māori staff at Oranga Tamariki. Minister Karen Chhour joins us to explain why she finds the PSA contract disappointing and how she is campaigning for equality from within the system. Plus, Duncan tackles the Green Party proposal to grant whales legal personhood, calling it a constitutional experiment that could cause a logistical nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Southland dairy farmer and Ag Proud founder, and the Green Party Agriculture spokesperson, stop for a chat. Pemberton talks about his contribution to National Lamb Day, and Abel discusses what the Green Party could offer farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIOCIDES ARE COMING FOR YOU. Find out what they are, what the benefits and harms they have, and what we can do to control their use in consumer products. This was a fascinating, wide-ranging discussion on the use of agents that can affect the human/animal microbiome and environmental microbes, and the problems with trying to regulate them (in the UK at least). Hope you enjoy it. Bios: Natalie Bennett has been a Green Party representative in the UK House of Lords for six years, after being leader of the England & Wales Party from 2012-2016. Her first degree - from the University of Sydney - was in agricultural science, and she can get very geeky about soils; she got tardigrades into Hansard (the parliamentary record) for the first time ever in her maiden speech. Her Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill was introduced to the House in January 2025. Her first book is Change Everything: How We Can Rethink, Repair and Rebuild Society, and her second (Green Thinking Unlearning Outdated Ideas in Science, Economics and Politics) will be out from Routledge next April. Anastasia “Tash” Theodosiou is an Academic Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow and a Specialty Registrar in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. Her research explores how the microbiome shapes health and disease, with a particular focus on early life; her PhD produced the world's first human challenge study performed in pregnancy. She also coined the term microbiotoxicity, a framework for recognising the unintended impacts of antimicrobial products on the microbiome, and is a passionate advocate for embedding microbiome stewardship into clinical practice, prescribing, and policy.Jame is a podcaster. He works for the NHS on occasion. Support the showWe are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7 Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.socialPrep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes).If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers explores the upcoming high-stakes by-election of Gorton and Denton with a deep dive into the constituency and its localised microcosm of global populist trends. He is joined by Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester, Rob Ford, founder and editor of the Manchester Mill, Joshi Herrmann, and councillors Allan Hopwood (Reform) and Shahbaz Sarwar (Workers Party) to analyse whether the Labour stronghold will crumble under pressure from a surging Green Party or a high-profile Reform UK campaign led by Matt Goodwin within a new landscape of sectarian identity politics and deepening public frustration with the UK's traditional two-party system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Keir Starmer's next big test is the Gorton & Denton by-election in three weeks' time; commentators are calling it a three-way race between the Greens, Reform and Labour. But how is this vote a microcosm of the national picture, and what does it tell us about the direction of travel in British politics and the key issues that really sway voters?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Darryl Morris, journalist, Times Radio.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: In Gorton, where Labour is counting on long memories to see off ReformFurther listening: Who is the real Melania Trump?Clips: BBC, Channel 4, Manchester Evening News, Novara Media, The Green Party, Reform UK, The Spectator.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Politics Wednesday, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell delve into the biggest political stories of the week so far. They discussed the proceedings at Waitangi, the joint press conference between Labour and the Green Party, and the resignation of Labour MP Peeni Henare. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know what that Labour and Green Party unity news conference at Waitangi today looked like to me? It looked like desperation. Parties don't generally get other parties to stand next to them and hold their hands in an election year just to convince people to vote for them. Now, having said that, it's obviously not the first time we've seen something similar from Labour and the Greens. You'll remember that before the 2017 election, Grant Robertson and James Shaw did a similar-ish thing. They released their Budget Responsibility Rules to try to convince us they could be trusted with the Government's finances. That was an act of desperation, because they'd been battered by Steven Joyce's 'fiscal hole' allegations for so long they had to do something. And just like in 2017, this is an act of desperation, because Chippy knows his biggest problem this time around -trying to get into Government - is convincing voters that his coalition mates are not just a bunch of nut jobs, but can actually be trusted to run the country together. Which is why he left the Māori Party out of that unity press conference - because that party is chaos on stilts. The trouble for Chippy, though, is that the Greens aren't exactly the picture of internal discipline, are they? What with Golriz the thief, Bussy the awkward parent, Darleen the questionable employer, the spate of staff resignations -and that's not even mentioning the electorally toxic plans to tax us all into poverty. Chippy is off the mark if he thinks this is going to solve things for him, because the truth is his only realistic path to Government this year is with Winston Peters. Winston has said he's not going to go with Chippy, but that is still Chippy's only way back into Government. And that's where Chippy should be putting his energy - schmoozing Winston until Winston changes his mind, because Winston changing his mind is not unheard of. But doing a news conference with the Greens seems not only like a waste of time, but actually an unfortunate reminder to us all that a Chippy-led Government comes with Green-coloured baggage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Gaza Humanitarian Foundation whistleblower and former Green Beret Anthony Aguilar returns to Bad Faith to announce his candidacy to represent North Carolina's 13th Congressional district, where he's running as a Green Party candidate. He answers questions about his military career and addresses concerns about fetishizing military service that were raised during a recent episode about Graham Platner, and he makes the case for why anti-imperialist voters should trust a candidate who has had a relatively late-in-life break from a career in the US military. Why was Gaza the breaking point, how does he plan to win the district that contains Fort Bragg as an anti-war candidate, and who is Anthony Aguilar -- the man? Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

The opposition's calling for more transparency over New Zealand's talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals. Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann

With a Pharmac advisory panel provisionally recommending funding weight loss drug Wegovy, we spoke with Auckland University Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn. Plus, we asked Labour leader Chris Hipkins what he does and doesn't like about the proposed free trade agreement with India. The opposition is calling for more transparency over New Zealand's talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals, we spoke with Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Lucy Naylor from the Auckland Primary Principals Association talked us through the changes to school reports, and major insurance company AA has confirmed it isn't offering new home insurance policies in Woodend; we spoke with Amanda Newson.

As well as today's Politics Unpacked, which sees Ed Vaizey discuss China, Iran and left-wing AI with Michael Binyon and Cindy Yu, we've got an in-depth look at the by-election in Gorton and Denton.Times chief political commentator Patrick Maguire and political scientist Rob Ford profile the constituency, and analyse whether Labour can hold off the challenge from the Green Party and Reform UK. By-election: 32'15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Hannah Spencer, who the Green Party has picked to go up against Reform UK's Matt Goodwin in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Plus: Martin Lewis takes aim at the UK's ballooning student debt, Kaiser Guo explains why the West has shifted its attitude towards China, and a Labour MP tears Konstantin Kisin […]

We’re back and this time intend to stay back as this election is shaping up to be chaotic with Ken Sim seeking re-election, Pete Fry launching a bid for mayor and the Vancouver Liberals getting their first caucus members in 90 years. Sim is praising his zero percent property tax increase budget but city employees are not happy. Council can agree on one thing: Headlights are too damn bright. Housing looks shaky but we are building on industrial land. And the dump will continue to take your trash. Links Ranking how much Vancouver councillors have distanced themselves from Mayor Ken Sim Ken Sim ‘pivots’ from park board and bitcoin, pushes safety and affordability in re-election bid | CBC News Could Pete Fry soon announce a mayoral run? Green Party of Vancouver endorses Pete Fry for Mayor or Council in 2026 Municipal Election Ex-ABC Vancouver politician joins new civic party to seek re-election School Board chair to run for Vancouver City Council in civic election | Urbanized New civic Liberals party propose amalgamating University Endowment Lands with City of Vancouver Vancouver City Council approves 2026 Budget with 0% property tax increase ‘Deceitful and unfair’: Vancouver municipal workers’ union files complaint alleging bad-faith negotiation Vancouver council votes down living wage motion three years after scrapping policy Vancouver city council calls on feds to address headlight brightness | CBC News Vancouver mayoral candidate pitches $200-million traffic signal coordination plan | Urbanized B.C. home prices at risk of 27% jump by 2032 due to delayed construction | Urbanized Vancouver city council approves massive 2-tower VGH expansion Going against advice of city staff, Vancouver council approves residential tower on industrial land City eyes federal and provincial loans to demolish downtown Vancouver viaducts | Urbanized Vancouver Landfill to stay open until 2050 under new regional agreement  Vancouveratta Everett Crowley Park – Wikipedia Vancouver's Forgotten Monuments TikTok video

Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader, discusses his bill to regulate drone use in Ireland.

REP GRIJALVA WITH REPORTS FROM AZ, OR, MN, NC & FROM UKRAINE'S LETHAL NUKES Our Greep Zoom #254 opens with a first-person report from MYLA RESON on the beating of Mr. James, who's since disappeared, to which she emphasizes the need to shut the Palo Verde atomic reactors. Our esteemed US Representative ADELITA GRIJALVA updates us on the latest developments in the US Congress. From DR. MELISSA BIRD we get an on-the-scene report from the streets of Oregon. The great former Charlotte Mayor JENNIFER ROBERTS gives us a mind-bending view of the ICE attacks in North Carolina, and thanks the country as “it's the people who're going to safe us." From HEDY TRIPP in St. Cloud tells us that the resistance in MN is holding strong and that she is facing personal danger of the first magnitude. .From MICKIE LEADER we get an exhortation to study our history's Underground Railroad for saving oppressed citizens. Media mogul DAVID SALTMAN wonders why the government would shut in the middle of this crisis & why our Amendments—2, 4, 9 and others—are being ignored. Solar owner PAUL NEWMAN demands the Democrats obstruct the Republican coup. Outspoken autistic activist CARLY FEIN demands more activism from good people under fire. From NICOLE UNG we hear that two people have been blinded by ICE & a third can thankfully still see. Commentator DONALD SMITH warns that Democrats are saying not to fight the immigration issues. Then, from Ukraine, we spent an hour with DENYS PILAH and OLEH SAVYTSKYL in Kiev. With the Green Party's HOWIE HAWKINS, we dig deep into the horrifying nightmare of Putin's fascist attack. Our erstwhile engineer STEVE CARUSO underscores Russia's ultimate weakness. Co-convenor TATANKA BRICCA underscores Russia's threat to the Arctic, and to the Earth, while we wish Ukraine…and Minnesota…the most powerful solidarity possible. .

This week on the Wednesday Wire... For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, Wire host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the fatal slip in Tauranga, Luxons refusal to rule out joining Trumps board of peace, and the New Zealand Defence Forces incorporation of drones. Producer Flo spoke to Dr John Battersby, senior fellow for the center for defence and security studies at Massey University about current global security, the practical absence of an international rule based order and implications of US foreign policy on New Zealand. Then Manny spoke to the Coordinator of Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau, Carol Cowan, on their demands for government action on climate change. Finaly Producer Theo spoke with Lindsey Horne, spokesperson and committee member for the transport advocacy group The Future is Rail, about regional rail in Aotearoa and the future of Te Huia.  

Last week, following weather warnings and torrential rain, slips across the Coromandel and  Bay of Plenty wreaked havoc, cutting off communities, damaging houses, and worst of all, taking lives. At the base of Mauoa, Mount Maunganui, a slip hit a council-owned campsite, claiming six lives and now eyes are turning towards how a tragedy like this could be prevented in future. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was among the world leaders offered membership on Trump's post conflict government body, the board of peace. The board has received scathing criticism for including people under investigation for war crimes and failing to have a representative voice for the Palestinian people. Luxon has, in turn, received criticism for not ruling out the invitation. Finally, the New Zealand Defence Force has begun to incorporate uncrewed vehicles and drones as it moves into a new era of increased defence spending For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wire host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about Luxons refusal to rule out joining Trump's board of peace, and the New Zealand Defence Forces incorporation of drones but began with asking him about the fatal slip in Tauranga,