Podcast appearances and mentions of John Major

This week: Starmerism's moral vacuum ‘Governments need a mission, or they descend into reactive incoherence' writes Michael Gove in this week's cover piece. A Labour government, he argues, ‘cannot survive' without a sense of purpose. The ‘failure of this government to make social justice its mission' has led to a Spring Statement ‘that was at once hurried, incoherent and cruel – a fiscal drive-by shooting'.  Michael writes that Starmer wishes to emulate his hero – the post-war Prime Minister Clement Atlee, who founded the NHS and supported a fledgling NATO alliance. Yet, with policy driven by Treasury mandarins, the Labour project is in danger of drifting, as John Major's premiership did. Starmerism's policy vacuum is being filled so rapidly by HMT that we are embarking on an era of ‘cruel Labour'.  Michael joined the podcast to discuss further, alongside John McTernan, former private secretary to Tony Blair. (1:37) Next: have the Church's sacred spaces become community clubs? From yoga classes to drag shows, and even a helter-skelter, the Revd Dr Jamie Franklin, host of the podcast Irreverentand author of The Great Return, writes in the magazine this week about what he argues is the ‘tragic misuse of its sacred spaces' by the Church of England. This new reality may be symptomatic of a wider issue with the leadership of the Church, currently pondering its future. The journalist Quentin Letts provides his own manifesto for the next Archbishop of Canterbury in this week's diary.  So do diverse uses of space broaden the Church's appeal or does it run the risk of diluting its holiness? Quentin, whose new book NUNC! Is out now, joined the podcast alongside Jamie to discuss. (20:52) And finally: is Clandon Park a visionary restoration or a catastrophic precedent? Calvin Po addresses the ‘conundrum of conservation' in the Arts lead for the magazine this week: how much of a building can be restored before it becomes a different building entirely?  Plans have moved forward for the 18th century Palladian mansion Clandon Park, managed by the National Trust, to be preserved in a half-charred form, following its gutting by fire in 2015. The Trust says this ‘approach combines careful conservation, scholarly restoration and sensitive contemporary design'. And The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), founded by William Morris, has hailed the plans, arguing that a full restoration would amount to a ‘feeble and lifeless forgery' and the ‘Clandon of the future will offer a markedly different visitor experience to that of the past, but one that will have its own interest'. Calvin, however, worries that this sets a ‘catastrophic precedent' for restorations of the future, and The Georgian Group actively opposed the Trust's proposal, arguing that the building's merit comes in its original design ‘not in burnt bricks'.  To discuss further we were joined by The Georgian Group's director Dr Anya Lucas, and the architectural historian – and former Chair of SPAB – Gillian Darley. (35:17) Presented by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson.

This week: Starmerism's moral vacuum ‘Governments need a mission, or they descend into reactive incoherence' writes Michael Gove in this week's cover piece. A Labour government, he argues, ‘cannot survive' without a sense of purpose. The ‘failure of this government to make social justice its mission' has led to a Spring Statement ‘that was at once hurried, incoherent and cruel – a fiscal drive-by shooting'.  Michael writes that Starmer wishes to emulate his hero – the post-war Prime Minister Clement Atlee, who founded the NHS and supported a fledgling NATO alliance. Yet, with policy driven by Treasury mandarins, the Labour project is in danger of drifting, as John Major's premiership did. Starmerism's policy vacuum is being filled so rapidly by HMT that we are embarking on an era of ‘cruel Labour'.  Michael joined the podcast to discuss further, alongside John McTernan, former private secretary to Tony Blair. (1:37) Next: have the Church's sacred spaces become community clubs?  From yoga classes to drag shows, and even a helter-skelter, the Revd Dr Jamie Franklin, host of the podcast Irreverend and author of The Great Return, writes in the magazine this week about what he argues is the ‘tragic misuse of its sacred spaces' by the Church of England. This new reality may be symptomatic of a wider issue with the leadership of the Church, currently pondering its future. The journalist Quentin Letts provides his own manifesto for the next Archbishop of Canterbury in this week's diary.  So do diverse uses of space broaden the Church's appeal or does it run the risk of diluting its holiness? Quentin, whose new book NUNC! Is out now, joined the podcast alongside Jamie to discuss. (20:52) And finally: is Clandon Park a visionary restoration or a catastrophic precedent? Calvin Po addresses the ‘conundrum of conservation' in the Arts lead for the magazine this week: how much of a building can be restored before it becomes a different building entirely?  Plans have moved forward for the 18th century Palladian mansion Clandon Park, managed by the National Trust, to be preserved in a half-charred form, following its gutting by fire in 2015. The Trust says this ‘approach combines careful conservation, scholarly restoration and sensitive contemporary design'. And The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), founded by William Morris, has hailed the plans, arguing that a full restoration would amount to a ‘feeble and lifeless forgery' and the ‘Clandon of the future will offer a markedly different visitor experience to that of the past, but one that will have its own interest'. Calvin, however, worries that this sets a ‘catastrophic precedent' for restorations of the future, and The Georgian Group actively opposed the Trust's proposal, arguing that the building's merit comes in its original design ‘not in burnt bricks'.  To discuss further we were joined by The Georgian Group's director Dr Anya Lucas, and the architectural historian – and former Chair of SPAB – Gillian Darley. (35:17) Presented by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson.

An MP for 35 years, Michael Heseltine served as Environment Secretary and then Defence Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's government. Following his well-publicised resignation in 1986, he returned to government under John Major and was Deputy Prime Minister for the last two years of Major's premiership. Once seen as a potential successor to Thatcher and Major, he has sat in the Lords since stepping down as an MP in 2001, and in recent years has been an outspoken critic of Brexit. Lord Heseltine sits down with James Heale to discuss his thoughts on the current Labour government, how to fix Britain's broken economy and why devolution should go further. ‘Deeply depressed' by attacks on the civil service – Britain's ‘rolls royce' – he provides his thoughts on various political leaders: Starmer is handling Trump well, Reeves is handling the economy badly, Badenoch is being overshadowed by foreign affairs, and Boris Johnson demonstrated he has ‘no integrity'. And on Thatcher, he says new information has vindicated him over the Westland affair and demonstrated her ‘complicity'. His new book, From Acorns to Oaks: An Urgent Agenda to Rebuild Britain, is out now. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

An MP for 35 years, Michael Heseltine served as Environment Secretary and then Defence Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's government. Following his well-publicised resignation in 1986, he returned to government under John Major and was Deputy Prime Minister for the last two years of Major's premiership. Once seen as a potential successor to Thatcher and Major, he has sat in the Lords since stepping down as an MP in 2001, and in recent years has been an outspoken critic of Brexit. Lord Heseltine sits down with James Heale to discuss his thoughts on the current Labour government, how to fix Britain's broken economy and why devolution should go further. ‘Deeply depressed' by attacks on the civil service – Britain's ‘rolls royce' – he provides his thoughts on various political leaders: Starmer is handling Trump well, Reeves is handling the economy badly, Badenoch is being overshadowed by foreign affairs, and Boris Johnson demonstrated he has ‘no integrity'. And on Thatcher, he says new information has vindicated him over the Westland affair and demonstrated her ‘complicity'. His new book, From Acorns to Oaks: An Urgent Agenda to Rebuild Britain, is out now. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

In the course of one week, America has appeared to pivot in foreign policy, from an unprecedented vote with Russia at the United Nations to President Trump's angry exchange with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office. On Sunday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted an emergency summit and announced that the UK and France were assembling a "coalition of the willing" to enforce a peace deal for Ukraine. Sir Malcolm Rifkind was foreign secretary in John Major's government and joins the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: Finland President Alexander Stubb; Ukrainian jounralist Nataliya Gumenyuk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Insurance Producers Podcast, host Cyrus Jaffery is joined by John Major, a mortgage lender, to break down the key strategies that separate top-performing insurance agents from the rest. They dive into The Debt of Time and why speed to lead—whether by text or email—can make or break a deal. Plus, they discuss why agents should focus on building relationships, not just transactions, and share expert tips on boosting mortgage leads while avoiding the lender's nightmare. If you want to strengthen your partnerships with mortgage lenders and unlock the power of consistency as the key to greatness, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss!

Send us a textThis month's episode explores James Graham's award-winning play Labour Of Love and we find out how the Crescent Theatre Birmingham's upcoming production of the show has been a real 'labour of love' in more ways than one...Our Studio Guest is actor Katie Merriman. Katie spills the beans on her life and loves in amateur theatre and talks about her role as straight-talking Labour constituency agent Jean Whittaker in Labour of Love.We also go behind the scenes of the production to find out more about the use of video in theatre and how video footage plays a crucial role in the show. Director and producer Rod Natkiel shares his experience and thoughts on creating and using video in theatre.

For the 150th episode this week former deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine comes on the show for a special interview ahead of the publication of his new memoir 'From Acorns to Oaks' about the second part of his career as an advisor to David Cameron and reflecting further on his time in Margaret Thatcher and John Major's Cabinets. The Conservative peer, who at 91 is still one of the ‘big beasts' of British politics, despite leaving parliament in 2001 and retiring to Thenford House in Northamptonshire and its 400 acre estate. The book contrasts his work to restore the woodland at his family's arboretum with his time trying to pursue urban regeneration and increasing Britain's regional growth, and he speaks to Alain Tolhurst about his long career championing devolution, what Labour need to do to get the economy moving again, and how his party rebuilds after last year's devastating defeat. To sign up for our newsletters  Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot

Iain Dale interviews Times columnist and Conservative peer Lord Finkelstein. They discuss the life of an opinion writer - what works and what doesn't, the extraordinary story of his parents living through the Holocaust - and his work in politics including prepping John Major for PMQs!NOTE: This is a re-upload to fix a technical issue for some listeners!

Iain Dale interviews Times columnist and Conservative peer Lord Finkelstein. They discuss the life of an opinion writer - what works and what doesn't, the extraordinary story of his parents living through the Holocaust - and his work in politics including prepping John Major for PMQs!

Recorded at the Alzheimer's Society ECR Retreat on the 19th June 2024. -- In this panel discussion / question and answer session, Katherine Gray, Alzheimer's Society Head of Research chairs a discussion with Professor Heather Mortiboys, Professor Nathan Davies, Dr Jeffrey Davies, Professor Andrey Abramov and John Major. Panellists provide tips and insights into the grant application process, providing their perspectives as grant reviewers and funding board members. They also provide advice on how to approach grant application writing. The panellists, who are leading researchers and volunteers on grant advisory boards, discuss the key components of a successful grant application, common mistakes, and how to demonstrate the potential impact of research. They also provide advice on resubmitting applications after initial rejection and how to effectively manage career breaks. Together they emphasise the importance of clear hypotheses, realistic expectations, proper costing, and team science. They also highlight the need for perseverance and flexibility in the application process. -- Last week Alzheimer's Society announced that the ECR Retreat will be back on the 8th-9th July 2025. Keep an eye on the Dementia Researcher website for updates, and details on how to apply. -- Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website: https://ww.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Watch more recordings from the ECR Retreat on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/alzsocecrretreat2024 -- Like what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode . -- This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://www.twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social -- Download our new community app: https://onelink.to/dementiaresearcher

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by the rather amazing Dr Maureen James, who is a folklorist, historian, and author of both Cambridgeshire Folk Tales and Lincolnshire Folk Tales.Maureen has been passionate about Social History for over 40 years. Though, as we discuss in this conversation, she did not start her career in academia – she began adult life as a wife and mother, pivoting into history later on. This led her to undertake her BA at Cambridge, then an MA in Museums and Galleries in Education with the Institute of Education, University of London, and a PhD through the University of Glamorgan with the focus of her thesis being The Legends of the Lincolnshire Carrs.In addition to a fascinating lifetime of taking part in historical reenactments, storytelling in period costume, and academic lecturing, she served as a Director of The Society for Storytelling, is a member of The Folklore Society, the Cambridge Antiquarian Society, and The Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, and has written articles for magazines and journals including Cambridgeshire Life, Facts and Fiction, The Cauldron, Smallholding, Time and Mind, and Folklore.In this chat, we touch on much of this, as well as the Princes in the Tower, how pockets are actually quite a complex subject, whether John Major can use a drop spindle, and all sorts of folklore from Huntingdonshire and beyond, including the legacies of several witches, the myths surrounding Oliver Cromwell, the tale of The Two Fat Geese, and much more besides!To learn more Maureen and her work, do visit her brilliant website – https://tellinghistory.co.uk – which links to her books, academic papers, stories, and all sorts of wonderful other websites, too.And we will be back tomorrow with the first part of Martin's new adaptation of Gawain and The Green Knight which will be released in 25 installments leading right up to Christmas!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. Cuatro oleadas de polvo sahariano y un ascenso térmico marcarán el tiempo en Canarias esta semana. El polvo sahariano comienza este miércoles, alcanzando su punto álgido el sábado, con temperaturas que podrían superar los 30ºC en las islas orientales; la próxima semana podría traer lluvias. Hoy hace un año: Feijóo aparta a Gamarra como portavoz del PP en el Congreso y la mantiene como secretaria general "a tiempo completo" …Y hoy hace un año: El Supremo ratifica que los areneros de Güímar tienen que pagar 185 millones. Rechaza los recursos interpuestos por Antonio Plasencia y José Enrique Morales y por el Ayuntamiento de Güímar. La sentencia ratifica así las condenas de la Audiencia Provincial del año 2021, que obliga a pagar la restauración de los barrancos. Hoy se cumplen 1.008 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. Hoy es miércoles 27 de noviembre de 2024. Día del Maestro en España El 27 de noviembre es el Día del Maestro en España, a pesar que oficialmente ya existe el Día Mundial de los Docentes proclamado por la UNESCO y la Organización Internacional del Trabajo, a celebrar el 5 de octubre. La razón principal de esta diferencia, es que se trata de una fiesta regional que busca no solo rendirles homenaje a todos los maestros, profesores, docentes o enseñantes del país, sino también al patrón de los profesores, San José de Calasanz. Fue un sacerdote, pedagogo y el creador de la educación moderna, además del responsable de fundar la primera escuela popular cristiana y gratuita de toda Europa. Las escuelas pías fueron su idea y creación en el siglo XVII y hoy en día se encuentran repartidas por todo el mundo. 1895.- El científico y millonario sueco Alfredo Nobel instituye en su testamento cinco premios anuales que llevarán su nombre. 1912.- Se firma el Tratado franco-español sobre Marruecos que concede a España la zona norte del país. 1970.- Pablo VI sufre un atentado frustrado en Manila (Filipinas). 1975: En la Iglesia de San Jerónimo el Real (Madrid) se celebró una Misa de Espíritu Santo como inauguración del reinado de don Juan Carlos I como rey de España. 1990.- El Partido Conservador británico elige a John Major líder del partido y primer ministro del Reino Unido en sustitución de Margaret Thatcher. Tal día como hoy, un 27 de noviembre de 1998, muere Gloria Fuertes, poetisa española incluida en la ‘Generación del 50’, cuya labor literaria se popularizó en España a partir de los años 70 por sus colaboraciones en programas infantiles y juveniles de televisión. 2004.- En España, Artur Mas es elegido presidente de la formación nacionalista catalana CiU, tomando el relevo de Jordi Pujol. Patrocinio del santo de cada día por gentileza de la Casa de las Imágenes, en la calle Obispo Perez Cáceres, 17 en Candelaria. Santoral para hoy 27 de noviembre: San José de Calasanz; santos Máximo, Basileo, Virgilio y Valeriano. Netanyahu tras aprobar la propuesta de Hezbolá: "Si viola el acuerdo, atacaremos" El Parlamento Europeo ratifica su pleno apoyo a Ucrania contra la invasión de Rusia. Bucarest protesta ante la victoria del populista Calin Georgescu en la primera vuelta. Lobato no dimite y denuncia el "linchamiento" de "dirigentes" del PSOE por registrar sus mensajes con un cargo de Moncloa. El PP tilda al PSOE de "mafia": "El sanchismo utiliza todos los recursos del Estado para destruir a sus rivales" Montero pone "la mano en el fuego" por Cerdán y su jefe de gabinete y asegura que "jamás" se reunió con De Aldama. Sánchez acusa al PP de convertir "el bulo y la mentira" en su único proyecto político: "Nos atacan, pero seguimos en pie" Begoña Gómez se autoinculpa por error y entrega pruebas de que la directora de Moncloa trabaja para ella. La asesora de Presidencia aparece como destinataria de los mails de la Complutense que su defensa remitió el lunes al juzgado para rebatir la acusación de apropiación indebida. Clavijo anuncia que el PP vuelve a la negociación sobre menores migrantes. La reunión podría facilitar soluciones para la reforma de la Ley de Extranjería de cara a la Conferencia de Presidentes del 13 de diciembre. 600 pacientes dados de alta viven en los hospitales públicos de Canarias. El sindicato Asamblea7islas pide su reubicación "urgente" para solucionar este "grave problema asistencial" El sector turístico busca 70.000 empleados para combatir la escasez de mano de obra. Los empresarios afirman que el déficit de trabajadores imposibilita el crecimiento potencial de la actividad turística. Canarias ve “imposible” que la actual sanidad pública asuma a los pacientes de la mutua de funcionarios. La consejera de Sanidad advierte de que si se produce esa integración habría “consecuencias importantes” sobre las infraestructuras, el personal y la gestión del sistema público. Canarias tiene la mayor tasa de abandono del país entre sus universitarios, un 19,1%. Canarias, una de las comunidades con mayor tasa de violencia sexual: por qué aún hay miedo a romper el silencio. Salvamento Marítimo rescata a dos cayucos localizados cerca de El Hierro con 242 personas, entre ellas siete menores. Los migrantes fueron atentidos por el dispositivo de emergencia y no se precisaron traslados hospitalarios. 2004.- Bon Jovi publica su segundo álbum en vivo, 'Inside Out'.

Bienvenidos a La Diez Capital Radio! Están a punto de comenzar un nuevo episodio de nuestro Programa de Actualidad, donde la información, la formación y el entretenimiento se encuentran para ofrecerles lo mejor de las noticias y temas relevantes. Este programa, dirigido y presentado por Miguel Ángel González Suárez, es su ventana directa a los acontecimientos más importantes, así como a las historias que capturan la esencia de nuestro tiempo. A través de un enfoque dinámico y cercano, Miguel Ángel conecta con ustedes para proporcionar una experiencia informativa y envolvente. Desde análisis profundos hasta entrevistas exclusivas, cada emisión está diseñada para mantenerles al tanto, ofrecerles nuevos conocimientos y, por supuesto, entretenerles. Para más detalles sobre el programa, visiten nuestra web en www.ladiez.es - Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. Cuatro oleadas de polvo sahariano y un ascenso térmico marcarán el tiempo en Canarias esta semana. El polvo sahariano comienza este miércoles, alcanzando su punto álgido el sábado, con temperaturas que podrían superar los 30ºC en las islas orientales; la próxima semana podría traer lluvias. Hoy hace un año: Feijóo aparta a Gamarra como portavoz del PP en el Congreso y la mantiene como secretaria general "a tiempo completo" …Y hoy hace un año: El Supremo ratifica que los areneros de Güímar tienen que pagar 185 millones. Rechaza los recursos interpuestos por Antonio Plasencia y José Enrique Morales y por el Ayuntamiento de Güímar. La sentencia ratifica así las condenas de la Audiencia Provincial del año 2021, que obliga a pagar la restauración de los barrancos. Hoy se cumplen 1.008 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. Hoy es miércoles 27 de noviembre de 2024. Día del Maestro en España El 27 de noviembre es el Día del Maestro en España, a pesar que oficialmente ya existe el Día Mundial de los Docentes proclamado por la UNESCO y la Organización Internacional del Trabajo, a celebrar el 5 de octubre. La razón principal de esta diferencia, es que se trata de una fiesta regional que busca no solo rendirles homenaje a todos los maestros, profesores, docentes o enseñantes del país, sino también al patrón de los profesores, San José de Calasanz. Fue un sacerdote, pedagogo y el creador de la educación moderna, además del responsable de fundar la primera escuela popular cristiana y gratuita de toda Europa. Las escuelas pías fueron su idea y creación en el siglo XVII y hoy en día se encuentran repartidas por todo el mundo. 1895.- El científico y millonario sueco Alfredo Nobel instituye en su testamento cinco premios anuales que llevarán su nombre. 1912.- Se firma el Tratado franco-español sobre Marruecos que concede a España la zona norte del país. 1970.- Pablo VI sufre un atentado frustrado en Manila (Filipinas). 1975: En la Iglesia de San Jerónimo el Real (Madrid) se celebró una Misa de Espíritu Santo como inauguración del reinado de don Juan Carlos I como rey de España. 1990.- El Partido Conservador británico elige a John Major líder del partido y primer ministro del Reino Unido en sustitución de Margaret Thatcher. Tal día como hoy, un 27 de noviembre de 1998, muere Gloria Fuertes, poetisa española incluida en la ‘Generación del 50’, cuya labor literaria se popularizó en España a partir de los años 70 por sus colaboraciones en programas infantiles y juveniles de televisión. 2004.- En España, Artur Mas es elegido presidente de la formación nacionalista catalana CiU, tomando el relevo de Jordi Pujol. Patrocinio del santo de cada día por gentileza de la Casa de las Imágenes, en la calle Obispo Perez Cáceres, 17 en Candelaria. Santoral para hoy 27 de noviembre: San José de Calasanz; santos Máximo, Basileo, Virgilio y Valeriano. Netanyahu tras aprobar la propuesta de Hezbolá: "Si viola el acuerdo, atacaremos" El Parlamento Europeo ratifica su pleno apoyo a Ucrania contra la invasión de Rusia. Bucarest protesta ante la victoria del populista Calin Georgescu en la primera vuelta. Lobato no dimite y denuncia el "linchamiento" de "dirigentes" del PSOE por registrar sus mensajes con un cargo de Moncloa. El PP tilda al PSOE de "mafia": "El sanchismo utiliza todos los recursos del Estado para destruir a sus rivales" Montero pone "la mano en el fuego" por Cerdán y su jefe de gabinete y asegura que "jamás" se reunió con De Aldama. Sánchez acusa al PP de convertir "el bulo y la mentira" en su único proyecto político: "Nos atacan, pero seguimos en pie" Begoña Gómez se autoinculpa por error y entrega pruebas de que la directora de Moncloa trabaja para ella. La asesora de Presidencia aparece como destinataria de los mails de la Complutense que su defensa remitió el lunes al juzgado para rebatir la acusación de apropiación indebida. Clavijo anuncia que el PP vuelve a la negociación sobre menores migrantes. La reunión podría facilitar soluciones para la reforma de la Ley de Extranjería de cara a la Conferencia de Presidentes del 13 de diciembre. 600 pacientes dados de alta viven en los hospitales públicos de Canarias. El sindicato Asamblea7islas pide su reubicación "urgente" para solucionar este "grave problema asistencial" El sector turístico busca 70.000 empleados para combatir la escasez de mano de obra. Los empresarios afirman que el déficit de trabajadores imposibilita el crecimiento potencial de la actividad turística. Canarias ve “imposible” que la actual sanidad pública asuma a los pacientes de la mutua de funcionarios. La consejera de Sanidad advierte de que si se produce esa integración habría “consecuencias importantes” sobre las infraestructuras, el personal y la gestión del sistema público. Canarias tiene la mayor tasa de abandono del país entre sus universitarios, un 19,1%. Canarias, una de las comunidades con mayor tasa de violencia sexual: por qué aún hay miedo a romper el silencio. Salvamento Marítimo rescata a dos cayucos localizados cerca de El Hierro con 242 personas, entre ellas siete menores. Los migrantes fueron atentidos por el dispositivo de emergencia y no se precisaron traslados hospitalarios. 2004.- Bon Jovi publica su segundo álbum en vivo, 'Inside Out'. - Sección de actualidad con mucho sentido de Humor inteligente en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el periodista socarrón y palmero, José Juan Pérez Capote, El Nº 1. - Sección en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el analista político, Manolo Fernández. Analizamos la actualidad política: Lobato no dimite y denuncia el "linchamiento" de "dirigentes" del PSOE por registrar sus mensajes con un cargo de Moncloa. El PP tilda al PSOE de "mafia": "El sanchismo utiliza todos los recursos del Estado para destruir a sus rivales" Sánchez acusa al PP de convertir "el bulo y la mentira" en su único proyecto político: "Nos atacan, pero seguimos en pie". Begoña Gómez se autoinculpa por error y entrega pruebas de que la directora de Moncloa trabaja para ella. La asesora de Presidencia aparece como destinataria de los mails de la Complutense que su defensa remitió el lunes al juzgado para rebatir la acusación de apropiación indebida. - Entrevista en La Diez Capital radio a la Concejal de turismo sostenible del ayuntamiento de Granadilla de Abona, Doña. María Luz Fernández Martín.Turnatur Canarias, V Salón del Turismo Rural y de la Naturaleza de Canarias. Reconceptualizando el Turismo Rural y Tendencias del Turismo Activo del 29 y 30 de noviembre en Granadilla de Abona. - Entrevista en la Hora de Beatriz Cabañas en La Diez Capital radio a MEL. Sí, queridos radio oyentes, estamos hablando de Melania, conocida por muchos simplemente como Mel. Es un alma profundamente comprometida con ella misma, con su familia y con la humanidad. Podría describirla desde cualquiera de sus roles, pero personalmente, desde que la conocí, vi en ella muchas cualidades que me hicieron pensar en una valkiria: una guerrera, una mujer fiel a sí misma, llena de vida y amor. Mel no solo es periodista, sino también pedagoga, y además tiene un máster en Comunicación de Conflictos, Paz y Movimientos Sociales. Hoy en día, junto a su madre, lidera el negocio familiar de la gasolinera CEPSA en Aguagarcía. Tuve la suerte de conocerla cuando, junto con su marido Christian, me contrataron para organizar su boda en el Castillo de Los Realejos. Desde ese momento, su energía y pasión por la vida quedaron grabadas en mí. Hoy hablaremos con Mel, sobre sus inquietudes, su camino en el boxeo como herramienta de sanación, y cómo este deporte se ha convertido en un pilar crucial, especialmente en sus primeros años como madre.

It was the year of the Sky revolution in football but for Jon Holmes it was also the end of Gary Lineker's career in England as he prepared to move to Japan and ultimately into the television studio.  Leeds United won the last First Division and their manager Howard Wilkinson was the last English manager to win the championship.  It was the year that saw an unfancied Denmark team win the Euros and John Major return to Downing Street by beating Neil Kinnock.  It was a year that provided Paddy Barclay, Colin Shindler and Jon Holmes with much to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirty years ago, following a series of high-profile political scandals, John Major set up the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) to advise him – and future prime ministers – on ethics and behaviour. So has the CSPL been a success – and what might come next for standards in public life? Over the last three decades the committee has been an influential voice on the standards expected of people in public office, including setting out the seven principles of public life that apply to politicians, public officials and frontline staff and the establishment of standards regulators including the parliamentary commissioner and the Electoral Commission. However, recent scandals like ‘partygate' and controversies over the acceptance of gifts, alongside reports from the infected blood and Grenfell inquiries, demonstrate that work on embedding transparency and ethical behaviour remains unfinished. How can the committee respond to challenges posed by increased use of AI in the public sector? What more could be done to build greater trust in politicians and public services? And what difference could the Labour government's planned Ethics and Integrity Commission make? To answer these questions, and more, we were joined by: • Doug Chalmers CB DSO OBE, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life • Pippa Crerar, Political Editor at The Guardian • Daniel Greenberg CB, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards • Dame Glenys Stacey, Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirty years ago, following a series of high-profile political scandals, John Major set up the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) to advise him – and future prime ministers – on ethics and behaviour. So has the CSPL been a success – and what might come next for standards in public life? Over the last three decades the committee has been an influential voice on the standards expected of people in public office, including setting out the seven principles of public life that apply to politicians, public officials and frontline staff and the establishment of standards regulators including the parliamentary commissioner and the Electoral Commission. However, recent scandals like ‘partygate' and controversies over the acceptance of gifts, alongside reports from the infected blood and Grenfell inquiries, demonstrate that work on embedding transparency and ethical behaviour remains unfinished. How can the committee respond to challenges posed by increased use of AI in the public sector? What more could be done to build greater trust in politicians and public services? And what difference could the Labour government's planned Ethics and Integrity Commission make? To answer these questions, and more, we were joined by: Doug Chalmers CB DSO OBE, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life Pippa Crerar, Political Editor at The Guardian Daniel Greenberg CB, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Dame Glenys Stacey, Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

Send us a textIn this episode we see the beginning of the end of the Coup as three people are killed by tanks running over them as the Army is moving in Moscow toward the White House, their home of the Russian Parliament. It is a day full of drama as Boris Yeltsin fights back defiantly. He eludes the Coup leaders by 40 minutes at his house and heads down to the parliament building. Then he moves to block the coup.  He calls on a strike by the nations minors, calls the coup leaders directly, and warns them that the world is watching and their would be consequences for their actions, and he talks with the leaders of the free world , John Major of the United Kingdom, and George H. W, Bush. the President of the United States, and he impresses then both. He is singularly the brave figure who stands up against the tyranny of the Committee of Eight. Boris Yeltsin emerges on this day as the most powerful public figure in Russia.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

John Major is scathing about Brexit in his interview with BBC's Amol Rajan. The Matts find themselves nodding vigorously in agreement - not just on the Referendum … but Ukraine, Rwanda, far-right entryism and Britain as a nation I'll at ease with itself. Also - is A Very Royal Scandal worth a watch? Yes … but with a few caveats. The Matts can't agree about whether this version of the Emily Maitlis / Prince Andrew drama is all it should be. Enjoy!Love this? Then you'll love The New European. Subscribe today and get a FREE, SIGNED copy of Tony Blair's new book, On Leadership when you use this link: theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week…With over 16 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1836371483028857189 https://x.com/i/status/1836352051720200621 https://x.com/i/status/1836367686277726210 https://x.com/i/status/1836292699596435646 https://x.com/i/status/1836376135292096655 https://x.com/i/status/1836378872557748296 https://x.com/i/status/1836519757949861891 https://x.com/i/status/1836050729997361637 https://youtu.be/MIEVoulYZM0 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the PoliticsJOE Podcast.Ed and Ava unite to talk about the tenth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum, John Major's opinions on that other referendum, and the UK's new abortion law.Presenters: Ava Santina and Ed CampbellProducer: Laura BeveridgeSting design: Chris WhiteProduction: Seán Hickey and Sam Sharrocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How important is your spouse when it comes to supporting you and helping you keep your balance? Successful and balanced business owner John Major and I discuss on today's show: The importance of couple support Why managing your money with your spouse is vital to great balance How to grow a great business without losing your balance And much more!  

After six long weeks, it's the final day of campaigning in the general election!The Tories have, at the very last minute, deployed Boris Johnson at a rally in London. Is he an asset to Rishi Sunak's campaign, or a reminder of the very reason they're on the verge of electoral oblivion? Kamal is joined in this episode by the Sunday Telegraph's political editor Camilla Turner to pour over Johnson's surprise intervention and ask whether it'll make any difference.Plus, Sir Anthony Seldon - biographer of every prime minister since John Major - reveals why he believes the Tories will lose and warns them there is only one route to salvation...Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.ukThe Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletterSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsubProducers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Producer: Luke GoodsallStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the turn of the 20th century, election campaigns - though still replete with politicians behaving badly - have evolved. They have become less mass-participation events or festivals, and receded, with the majority of the population growing increasingly indifferent. Though, following Nixon and Kennedy's presidential campaigns in the 1960's, there seeped across the Atlantic a sense that elections were a “race”, which could actively alter the outcome of an election rather than merely acting as a summoning call to predetermined voters. However, the gaffs endured. For instance, Winston Churchill's famously controversial speech in 1945, during the election that he later lost to the politically adept Clement Attlee; Harold Wilson's large crowd of hecklers during his 1964 campaign, and John Major's infamous soap-box orations. Then, with the landmark election of 1983, Margaret Thatcher revolutionised campaigning strategy by capitalising on television. This trend has endured through the various campaigns of her successors, many in their way just as dysfunctional, derisory, and even comical as those of their early predecessors. Join Dominic and Tom as, with a week to go until Britain enters the polls, they discuss the evolution of campaigning from the 20th century through to the present day. They reveal in glorious technicolour who have been the most effective campaigners of British politics; who the worst, and why. With a cast of characters including Clement Attlee and Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Harold Wilson, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Ed Davey; they reveal some of the funniest, and most shocking election gaffs of all time.... EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London! Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series: Artificial Intelligence, Leadership and the Future of Further EducationHosts:Richard Foster-Fletcher, Executive Chair, MKAI.orgJaisal Surana, Head of Advocacy, MKAI.orgGuest:Sir Anthony Seldon, Head Master, Epsom CollegeGuest Bios:Sir Anthony Seldon: Sir Anthony Francis Seldon is a prominent British educator, contemporary historian, and author known for his significant contributions to education and political history. Sir Anthony is currently the Head Master of Epsom College. He previously served as the 13th Master of Wellington College and was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham from 2015 to 2020.A prolific author, Sir Anthony has written or edited more than 45 books, including political biographies of every British Prime Minister from John Major to Boris Johnson. His works are noted for their insightful analysis and detailed research, contributing significantly to contemporary historical literature.In education, Sir Anthony is widely recognised for his innovative approaches. He introduced happiness and well-being classes at Wellington College, advocating for a holistic approach to education that encompasses emotional and social development alongside academic achievement. His leadership in promoting the International Baccalaureate and personalised learning has been influential in modernising educational practices in the UK and beyond.Beyond his educational roles, Sir Anthony co-founded the Centre for Contemporary British History and the charity Action for Happiness. He is also a governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company and serves on the boards of several other charities and educational bodies. Knighted in 2014 for services to education and modern political history, Sir Anthony continues to be a leading voice in educational reform and historical scholarship. His recent focus includes integrating AI into education to enhance personalised learning and resilience in students.Episode Overview:In this special live episode of "The Transformative Impact of AI in Education," we explore the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence in the realm of further education. This episode brings together insights from Sir Anthony Seldon and Richard Foster-Fletcher, along with guests from the MKAI.org community. The discussion delves into how AI technologies like machine learning, personalised learning algorithms, and adaptive educational software are reshaping educational practices. We discuss the historical context of educational revolutions, the unique qualities of human intelligence, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI in education.Key Topics of Discussion:The transformative potential of AI compared to historical technological advancements.The importance of learning from history in shaping AI's role in education.Balancing human intelligence and AI in modern educational systems.The challenges and opportunities AI presents for teachers and students.The ethical implications and practical implementation of AI in education.Key 'Takeaway' Ideas:AI has the potential to revolutionise education in ways comparable to the printing press and internal combustion engine.A balanced approach that integrates AI while emphasising human qualities is essential for modernising education.Teachers play a crucial role in maintaining human elements in education, especially for younger students.AI can provide significant benefits for personalised learning, particularly for students with special educational needs.International cooperation and ethical considerations are vital in harnessing AI's potential for the betterment of education.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-boundless-podcast--4077400/support.

Every local journalist has had a member of the public pitch them a news story by turning up to the newsroom reception. Sometimes these can lead to national headlines, but often they're funny, bizarre or plain mad. Matt speaks to Alex Morrison who has collected his favourite stories in a new book, and friends of the podcast send in their most memorable experiences too.PLUS: As Conservative ministers all but give up on winning the general election, Matt asks John Major's former Political Secretary Howell James how he kept fighting for every vote in the face of a Labour landslide in 1997.Tories Fighting On (02:44)There's Someone In Reception (13:52) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Culshaw is an accomplished Comedian, Actor and widely regarded as Britain's best Impressionist. Best known for Dead Ringers and Spitting Image, he has an unmatched versatility and a catalogue of over 350 voices and impressions. As well as being part of countless shows on TV, Radio Royal Variety performances and Doctor Who related productions - Jon also performed at the iconic Edinburgh Festival in a number of rave review shows that also toured the country. Some of Jon's most recognisable impressions include Tony Blair, Donald Trump, John Major and Les Dawson and he recently played the role of Boris Johnson in the RTS award winning drama - Partygate. In this episode Jon takes us through his discovery of finding his talent with some recognisable voices along the way! He discusses his belief in the power of coincidence and some amazing moments of fate from his life. He chats all about the moment his friend encouraged him to do impressions on his radio show which was the catalyst to begin a whole chain of events that led him to his successful career! We discuss the moment when he bumped into a friend on the way to the gym and how going for a curry instead of a workout changed his life. And we delve into the amazing moment of fate when going to the pub for a grey day omelette and chips, led to Jon running a marathon in Kenya!@slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28Guest: @jonculshaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Stephen Dorrell spent 36 years in Parliament, serving as Health Secretary under John Major and Chair of the House of Commons Health Committee from 2010 to 2014. After leaving Parliament, he chaired the NHS Confederation (2015-2019) and founded an advisory business on public service reform. A frequent commentator on healthcare, Stephen advocates for using digital technology to create more efficient and integrated health services. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Alex Zaharov-Reutt is TechAdvice.Life Editor. He's one of Australia's best-known technology journalists and consumer tech experts. Alex has appeared in his capacity as a technology expert on all of Australia's free-to-air and pay-TV networks on all the major news and current affairs programs, on commercial and public radio, and technology, lifestyle, and Reality TV shows. X: @alexonline888 GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Dr. Kat Lindley is a Croatian-born and American-trained board-certified family physician in Texas with a direct primary care practice. She loves caring for the whole family and seeing the whole family grow. She also became interested in finding solutions to improve America's healthcare system. She is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and is involved with many medical organizations, including GlobalHealthProject.org, GlobalCOVIDSummit.org, and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS).

In no particular order, Gyles Brandreth was an MP in John Major's government, is a writer of novels, biographies, autobiographies and stageplays, is a broadcaster, a podcaster, a television presenter and an accomplished speaker. He has set up a teddy bear museum, he started the UK Scrabble competition, he campaigns for public spaces. Veteran of Call my Bluff and Just a Minute, he is one of the most quick witted people on the planet! Full of wisdom and hilarious anecdotes, this is a wonderful conversation. Gyles Brandreth's Website

Matt Chorley and Patrick Maguire give the "Unpacked" treatment to a classic PMQs, with John Major and Tony Blair going head-to-head in January 1997, challenging each other over the leadership of their respective parties.Plus: Columnists Robert Crompton and Jane Merrick discuss a potential Labour government's nightmare in-tray, whether school bullies prosper, and why Alan Titchmarsh had his trousers censored in North Korea.(Columnists 03:55)Classic PMQs (26:50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Visualising Peace researcher Harris Siderfin interviews Lord Jim Wallace, Baron Wallace of Tankerness, about his career and the relationship between peace and politics in the UK.Lord Wallace is a Scottish Liberal Democrat politician with a long career of service in the House of Commons, the Scottish Parliament and the House of Lords, where he has been a life peer since 2007. He has held various ministerial positions during his time in government, including Deputy First Minister of Scotland, acting First Minister twice, Justice Minister and Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Minister. He trained initially in law, and in addition to his political career he is an advocate and member of the King's Council. He served as Advocate General for Scotland between 2010 and 2015, and he was Deputy Leader of the House of Lords from 2013 to 2015. He stood down as leader of the Liberal Democrat peers in the House of Lords in 2016 but retains an interest in human rights and constitutional affairs. Among other roles, he served as Moderator of the General Assembly of Scotland in 2021.In the episode, Lord Wallace reflects on his long career in politics and on the various ways in which he has seen politics and peacemaking intersect over that time. He reflects on the lack of political interest in solving conflict in Northern Ireland prior to John Major's premiership; on political debates about the first and second Gulf Wars, the renewal of Trident (as a nuclear deterrent), the UK's response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria; and on the limited discussions in Westminster about ways to address conflict in the Balkans, particularly in Bosnia.  Lord Wallace is clear that peace is not as high a priority in political debates and campaigning as many other issues, and also that political understanding and discussion of peace-making (as opposed to peace-keeping) is somewhat lacking.Lord Wallace and Harris consider positive steps forward: for instance, more attention paid to justice, equality, mental health, climate change, poverty and discrimination, as key aspects of peacebuilding. Reflecting on his own faith, Lord Wallace also talks about the role that different religions and religious leaders can play in promoting peace both at home and abroad. Several times the conversation also turns to connections between democracy, debate and peacebuilding, with Lord Wallace stressing that increasingly combative, polarising modes of political discussion are driving more conflict. This ties into some work which the Visualising Peace team is doing on connections between peacebuilding and Responsible Debate (as outlined in the Young Academy of Scotland's Responsible Debate Charter).  We hope you find the discussion interesting. For a version of our podcast with close captions, please use this link. For more information about individuals and their projects, please visit the University of St Andrews' Visualising War website.Music composed by Jonathan YoungSound mixing by Harris Siderfin and Zofia Guertin

In this conversation, Nick Fabbri speaks with Lord Michael Heseltine, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and leading figure in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major. In this interview, we reflect on Lord Heseltine's love of gardening, his time at Oxford University and presidency of the Oxford Union, his political career and lessons in leadership, his approach to public policy solutions including privatisation and the revitalisation of Liverpool, as well as Britain, multiculturalism, Brexit, and relations with Europe.***Lord Michael Heseltine is a giant of British politics, having served as a Conservative Member of the Parliament from 1966 to 2001. He was a Cabinet Minister in various departments in the Heath, Thatcher and Major governments from 1979 to 1986 and 1990 to 1997, and Deputy Prime Minister under John Major from 1995 to 1997. Lord Heseltine later served as an advisor to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Growth under David Cameron's administration, and as a Commissioner on the National Infrastructure Commission (October 2015 to March 2017). He is the founder and Chairman of the Haymarket Group, and runs the internationally-acclaimed Thenford Arboretum and Gardens.

British politicians love to invoke the family, from John Major's "Back to Basics" campaign, to New Labour's "hardworking families" - and now a prominent strain of the Conservative right says parents sticking together for the sake of the children is "the only possible basis for a safe and successful society". By turning family values into a political football, are they in denial about the way society has developed this century? For decades, single-person households have been the fastest-growing demographic and younger generations are re-defining romantic commitments and their purpose.Is the erosion of traditional structure around marriage and family a destructive thing for society, or does it offer the kind of freedom and individual choice denied to previous generations? Presenter: Zoe Strimpel Producer: David Reid Editor: Clare FordhamContributors: Danny Kruger, Conservative Member of Parliament for Devizes and Co-Chair of the New Conservatives: Committing to a Better Politics. Dr. Ruth Beecher, Historian of Modern Britain and the United States, Birkbeck, University of London Prof. Deborah Cohen, Richard W. Leopold Professor of History at Northwestern University. Prof. Sasha Roseneil, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sussex. Prof. Sylvie Fogelj-Bijaoui, sociologist specialising in gender, human rights, the family and the kibbutz. Daisy Lees, resident of Old Hall Chris Lees, resident of Old Hall Rob Connigale, resident of Old Hall

George Parker, political editor of the Financial Times, assesses the latest developments at Westminster as the Prime Minister authorises air strikes against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea and pays a surprise trip to Ukraine. George speaks to former UK ambassador to Washington and former national security adviser, Lord Darroch, about the military action and the global security situation. With the Post Office scandal taking centre stage in Parliament this week George brings together Conservative MP and former postal services minister, Paul Scully, and SNP MP and chair of the Post Office All Party Parliamentary Group, Marion Fellows. Conservative MP Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Labour's Dame Angela Eagle debate the role of the Office for Budget Responsibility in shaping economic policy. And, as Rishi Sunak pitches himself as the continuity candidate ahead of a general election, George speaks to John Major's former political secretary, Lord Hill, and Keir Starmer's former director of policy, Claire Ainsley, about whether the 1992 election provides any lessons for the main parties.

The prime minister has left Westminster to meet 'real people' and give the voters a sense of the authentic Rishi Sunak. Will it be a success like John Major's soap-box, or a failure like 'Not Flash, Just Gordon'? Matt is joined by a panel of former advisers to discuss the perils of meeting the public.Plus: Columnists Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed discuss Keir Starmer's election optimism, nostalgia at the World Darts Championship, and the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're bringing you the very best of the podcast you might have missed this year.Heading into an election year in 2024, which election in history will it most closely resemble? Will it be a 1997-style landslide? Could the Tories pull off a surprise win like John Major in 1992? Or could it be such a tight result we have to go back to the polls, like in 1974?Live at the Cheltenham Literature Festival in October, Matt was joined by polling guru Professor John Curtice, Times Radio's Ayesha Hazarika, Red Box Editor Lara Spirit, and Times Radio's senior political correspondent Patrick Maguire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Political Editors is half a century of politics told by the people who wrote the first draft of history for the Times.Over the festive period we're re-releasing the entire series.In the third episode, Westminster veteran Sir Peter Riddell tells Matt about his time charting the dramatic end to the Thatcher era, underestimating John Major, Labour coming back from the wilderness, and how the job of covering politics has changed over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a cabinet minister under both Maragret Thatcher and John Major, Norman Fowler is perfectly placed to chronicle the rise and fall of the two prime ministers. He tells Matt about his shock at being promoted by Thatcher, his battle to draw public attention to the dangers of Aids, and why he never forgave her for talking down 'Majorism'.Plus: Columnists James Marriott and Helen Lewis discuss whether the Tories have lost their heads over Rwanda, whether Labour has a woman problem and whether £20 is too much to pay for biscuits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The only way to understand the latest outbreak of fighting in the ongoing Conservative Party's 30 year war is to look back at history. This has all been going on for a long time.To paraphrase (only a bit) John Major, this is now the Battle of the Bastards. It really is Game of Thrones stuff. But the country - the UK - is being laid to waste.The fight to succeed Sunak is well and truly on. It could well be that Donald trump's future will determine who wins. Farage may be in the jungle, but he could emerge as the winner. It is that febrile. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Aitken's career in politics began 60 years ago as a speech writer for Alex Douglas-Home and saw him rise to the cabinet under John Major. It all came crashing down when he was convicted of perjury and sent to prison, where he then rediscovered his religion.He talks to Matt about faith, prison reform, and why politicians lose their moral compass.Plus: Columnists James Marriott and India Knight discuss the possibility of Nigel Farage entering the I'm a Celebrity jungle, how happy we are as a nation, and whether Shakespeare is as good as James thinks he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the parties prepare to do battle at the polls, The Times launches a new podcast, 'How to Win an Election', in which we bring together three of the most experienced political strategists of the past four decades: legendary architect of New Labour, Peter Mandelson; Daniel Finkelstein, who has worked alongside Tory leaders and prime ministers from John Major onwards as they fought to modernise the party; and Polly Mackenzie, a policy expert who helped negotiate the Liberal Democrat-Conservative coalition and spent five years working alongside deputy prime minister Nick Clegg in Downing Street. Today, we're sharing the first episode with listeners of Stories of our times: How to decide when to call an election.With Rishi Sunak still behind in the polls, will he wait a full year before calling a general election? And at a time when many voters feel pessimistic about the future, can either Sunak or Keir Starmer generate a sense of hope and change? Our three electoral masterminds join Matt Chorley for your insider's guide to the twists and turns of the next year in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can Rishi Sunak learn from the final days of the Major government, when the prime minister was behind in the polls with a party mired in sleaze and infighting? Matt talks to Howell James, John Major's political secretary in the lead up to the 1997 election.PLUS: Columnists Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris discuss whether the prime minister's's AI summit can help him escape his domestic political troubles, whether King Charles should have apologised to Kenya for colonial-era abuses, and whether height matters in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: How To Win An Election.As the next General Election approaches, Matt Chorley is joined by three of the sharpest, funniest and best-connected strategists who know a thing or two about winning (and losing).Peter Mandelson was Labour's director of communications for Neil Kinnock in 1987 and 1992; New Labour's architect and later cabinet minister in 1997, 2001 and 2005; and Gordon Brown's right-hand man in 2010.Daniel Finkelstein advised the SDP's David Owen in 1987, worked for John Major in the run-up to 1987; for William Hague ahead of 2001; and advised David Cameron before 2010 and 2015.Polly Mackenzie was a Lib Dem policy expert, working for Charles Kennedy in their record-breaking 2005 election; for Nick Clegg in 2010, and after five coalition years in No 10, was there for the 2015 wipeout too.How To Win An Election will be your guide through the twists and turns of a tumultuous campaign every Tuesday. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode.https://podfollow.com/how-to-win-an-election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which election in history could 2024 most closely resemble? Will it be a 1997-style landslide? Could the Tories pull off a surprise win like John Major in 1992? Or could it be such a tight result we have to go back to the polls, like in 1974?Live at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Matt is joined by polling guru Professor John Curtice, Times Radio's Ayesha Hazarika, Red Box Editor Lara Spirit, and Times Radio's senior political correspondent Patrick Maguire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget the Westminster bubble, some of history's most important political events happened not in the corridors of power but in car parks, village halls and seaside resorts. In a taster of his new book 'Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors', Matt visits the 50 places that changed British politics from John Major's dentist room to Harold Wilson's 'Scilly' season holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Admittedly, the writing staff was tempted to go a lot of different ways for the intro to this week's episode, potentially riffing on former British Prime Minister and Thatcher successor John Major, the Charlie Sheen helmed baseball comedy “Major League,” an iconic song from Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance in double-timed tempo or a literary analysis of Cole Porter's showtune standard “Everytime We Say Goodbye.” In the end, we decided that due to a lack of consensus we would embark upon none of those nonsensical journeys and delve straight into this week's episode - unlike us, we know, but “how strange the change from major to minor,” right? Our boys Sid and Keith will do a deep dive into the best ways to optimize your opportunities, boost your business and maximize your money by helping you understand and unravel the finite differences between major and minor opportunities, which is more difficult than it may seem upon first glance. Oftentimes, a minor opportunity may appear in a major's garb; likewise, a major get for your business may not seem to be so upon first glance, hence the need for constant vigilance on your part, dear listeners. Our boys will draw from personal experiences they've had in their own business careers - the dizzying highs, terrifying lows and plateaus of mundanity that abound throughout. So, no matter if you're selling cars, fixing air conditioners or composing timeless Broadway lyrical standards, you'll be able to walk away from this week's episode of the Overlap Podcast knowing to be able to tell the difference between what could be a barnburner for your business from what … would just be something that would burn down a barn … in the bad way … Mrs. O'Leary's cow and the lantern kind of bad … just ask someone from Chicago to explain…

30 years ago John Major made a speech pledging to get Britain, and his government, ‘back to basics' - but the scandals just kept coming. Matt speaks to Howell James, Major's former political secretary, and political journalists Phil Webster and Elinor Goodman.Plus: Columnists James Marriott and India Knight discuss the 'war on motorists', whether Rishi Sunak or Suella Braverman has it right on multiculturalism, the benefits of listening to the radio, and the art of a good conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you hear from CDS Visual (a Dover Company) General Manager John Major. John is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has 30+ year of business experience. He sold CDS Visual to Dover in 2021. Here he talks about the time since and after the acquisition by Dover, their visualization platform solution and new products, their relationship to multiple CPQ Vendors, use of AI in visual CPQ, adoption of AR and much more web: cdsvisual.com email: jmajor@cdsvisual.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmajor1/  

What was it like fighting New Labour? Why did Black Wednesday happen? How did Ian McKellen help bring the campaign for gay rights into Downing Street? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions with Sir John Major in the second of two episodes with the former Tory prime minister. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up. Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the sharp rise in interest rates, the mortgage business has been hit hard nationally, especially private firms. Business just isn't as easy to come by as it was before. To survive and thrive, mortgage and real estate professionals have to take proactive action, roll up their sleeves and get back in the trenches. In this episode, co-owners of Askasrben Mortgage, Nick Zwiebel, and John Major share how to be successful in this current market. Guest Bio Nick Zwiebel is the co-owner and mortgage loan originator at Askasrben Mortgage. During his 18-plus year career in finance, Nick has gained a deep understanding of the mortgage industry and helped over 2,000 families experience their good life – homeownership. Now, Nick has taken what he has learned from his time with Fortune 500 companies, national financial institutions, and locally-owned companies to establish his venture, Aksarben Mortgage. His goal as a mortgage professional is always to educate clients on the financing options available to them and to find a loan program that fits their lifestyle. Nick offers a wide range of loans, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, NIFA, New Construction, Jumbo, and Investment mortgage loans. He works with first-time buyers as well as return buyers and helps clients pre-qualify for their dream house loan or refinance existing loans to provide a financial cushion. John Major is co-owner and lead mortgage advisor at Askasrben Mortgage. John has over 10 years of experience in the financial sector, including employment with large national banks and local startup ventures alike. He brings to Aksarben Mortgage a blend of deep industry knowledge and strategic thinking to educate and guide clients in one the largest, and most emotional, financial decisions they will ever make – buying a home. John's specialties include move-up and first-home buyers, new construction, second-home and investment properties, medical and dental professional loans, VA financing, and refinancing. He enjoys working in tandem with real estate agents, insurance advisors, and title companies to offer a seamless, hassle-free home-buying experience. And by employing a winning combination of cutting-edge technology, powerful communication, and custom-tailored guidance, John meets his client's unique needs.For more information, head to https://www.aksarbenmortgage.com/.