Podcast appearances and mentions of katie perrior

Have you ever wondered about COBRA? Not the snake or the yoga pose — but Cabinet Office Briefing Room A, the place at the heart of Whitehall where a highly sensitive, critical government committee meets when a crisis hits the U.K. This week, host Patrick Baker takes you inside these mysterious meetings to find out how those in charge take crucial decisions — often on matters of life and death. One of the original architects of COBRA, David Omand, who went on to become director of spy agency GCHQ, explains how the Munich Olympics hostage crisis triggered alarm in the U.K. and highlighted the need to build COBRA. Lucy Fisher from the Financial Times explains how to access the secret bunker under the Ministry of Defense that would be home to its duplicate in case of nuclear attack. Tony Blair's former Cabinet Secretary Richard Wilson describes how he convened what was a very busy COBRA on 9/11, a day that exposed the U.K.'s own vulnerabilities and led to rapid changes to the UK's guidebook for handling terror attacks. In an age of heightened tensions, Susan Scholefield, a former COBRA director, recalls how drills and exercises became more common and how it was her job to make sure the Pope was safe, monitoring his state visit from the U.K.'s version of the Situation Room. Former Defence Secretary Michael Fallon describes being in COBRA in response to multiple atrocities on U.K. soil in 2017, and recalls how ministers scrambled to work out whether more attacks were on the way. Fallon also reveals the person he wouldn't trust to chair a COBRA meeting (or anything, really). Katie Perrior, ex-No 10 comms chief under Theresa May, remembers rushing into COBRA after the Westminster Bridge attack amid fears that offices in Parliament might be unsafe.   With the arrival of the pandemic, a crisis of a wholly different order, emergency planner Lucy Easthope sets out some of COBRA's pitfalls. Easthope, who co-founded the After Disaster Network at Durham University, believes too much emphasis is put on state-of-the-art nerve centers rather than simple honesty, in the midst of crises for which ministers are generally not very well prepared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Prime Minister in Washington this week the Labour MPs Steve Yemm and Chris Evans, as well as Professor Sam Edwards from Loughborough University, and Lord John Alderdice, Liberal Democrat peer, join host Alain Tolhurst to look at the so-called ‘special relationship'. From its history, to why the close bilateral partnership between the UK and America is so enduring, but why it might now be under threat as Keir Starmer tries to deal with the Donald Trump White House. Elsewhere in the episode Katie Perrior, Downing Street director of communications under Theresa May, also talks about what is was like to deal with the first Trump administration. To sign up for our newsletters click herePresented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot

Caroline Wheeler, political editor of The Sunday Times, assesses the latest developments at Westminster.To discuss whether there should be a national inquiry into grooming gangs, Caroline is joined by Labour MP Paul Waugh who represents Rochdale, and former Conservative MP Laura Farris, who served as Safeguarding Minister in Rishi Sunak's government. Following the announcement of the government's plans to reducing waiting lists in England, Caroline speaks to surgeon and former Labour Health Minister Ara Darzi who now sits in the House of Lords as an independent peer. He is the author of the recent government review into the NHS in England. As the Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits China, Caroline brings together the chair of the business and trade select committee, Liam Byrne, and Conservative MP, Tom Tugendhat, who is a former Security Minister. And, finally, the beginning of the Westminster week was dominated by political interventions made by the owner of the social media platform X. To discuss how the Prime Minister should handle such interventions, Caroline brought together Katie Perrior, former Downing Street Director of Communications for Theresa May and David Yelland, a former newspaper editor who is co-presenter of Radio 4's ‘When It Hits the Fan'.

Iain Dale interviews communications expert and Number 10 adviser Katie Perrior. Katie tells some fantastic stories about the various politicians she's worked with, explains how crucial comms is in politics - and the importance of having great colleagues!

Today Mike Graham is joined by Sam Samworth, Robert Jenrick MP, Katie Perrior, and Liz Webster to discuss prisons, bad drivers, first cousin marriages and farmer protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jack Blanchard speaks to some of the most powerful Downing Street spin doctors of the past decade — and asks whether they're really as angry as the 'Malcolm Tucker' stereotype suggests. James Slack, the prime minister's official spokesman between 2017 and 2021, gives a rare insight into the brutal experience of chairing the Downing Street Lobby briefing — going head to head with dozens of hostile political journalists every day. Lee Cain recalls the "insane" experience trying to spin for a newspaper-obsessed Boris Johnson — during a global pandemic — and explains why the No. 10 director of communications job is too big for any one person. Another former No. 10 director of comms, Katie Perrior, recalls her own challenges trying to spin for a media-shy Theresa May, and explains why it's so important that communications is given top billing by any prime minister. And Craig Oliver, who held the No. 10 director of comms job longer than anyone else, recalls the triumphs and the failures of trying to set the media narrative for David Cameron's government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pippa Crerar, political editor of the Guardian, is joined by a range of guests.To look ahead to the Budget on 30 October, she speaks to Labour MP and parliamentary aide to the Cabinet Office Torsten Bell and the shadow housing minister Baroness JoJo Penn.With the foreign secretary David Lammy heading to China this week, Labour peer, Helena Kennedy, who co-chairs the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and the former Conservative MP Richard Graham, who, until recently, chaired the all-party parliamentary group on China assess UK-China relations. Former cabinet minister and Conservative MP, Sir Gavin Williamson MP explains why he wants to remove all 26 bishops from the House of Lords. And to discuss how the Taylor Swift row has been handled, Pippa spoke to Tom Baldwin, a former Labour party communications director and biographer of Keir Starmer and Katie Perrior, the founder of the public relations firm iNHouse.

We've gone from counting weeks and days to hours, as polling day is in sight. In this episode, with a VIP guest, we discuss the comms strategies to employ in the final throes of the campaign; squeeze messaging and swing voters; plus what the new comms director should be doing in their first hours and days. Our special guest today is Katie Perrior. In a 20-year career at the heart of politics, Katie has advised parliamentarians on both sides of the political divide – running the PR campaign for Boris Johnson's successful Mayoral bid in 2008 and then going on to become the first female Director of Communications at No.10 Downing Street for Theresa May.Prior to this, Katie served in a numb er of senior roles, including Deputy Head of Press for ITV News and Head of Press for Channel 4 News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being prime minister doesn't come with a job description - in our political system after a gruelling six-week assault course of an election campaign, a newly-elected PM is thrown straight into the job and expected to hit the ground running.Over the years Matt has spoken to the people who've been there and done it - prime ministers and advisers including Tony Blair, David Cameron, Peter Mandelson, Angie Hunter, Katie Perrior, Gabby Bertin, Stewart Wood, Sir Alex Allan and Sir Gus O'Donnell. This is his guide to make sure you're ready to become prime minister.Are You Ready To Be Pm? (04:15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Riley-Smith of The Telegraph is joined by a range of guests to analyse the latest developments at Westminster.To discuss Labour's prospects following the local election results, Ben speaks to former Labour leader, Lord Kinnock.Labour candidate and economist Miatta Fahnbulleh, and Rupert Harrison, a Conservative candidate and former Chief of staff to George Osborne, discuss the economy in the run up to the general election.As John Swinney becomes First Minister of Scotland, Ben brings the SNP's Ian Blackford together with Many Rhodes, editor of Holyrood Magazine, to discuss whether he can bring unity back to the party.And finally, in a week that saw celebrities turn out for the Met Gala in New York, can our politicians take a leaf out of their book when it comes to making the right style decisions. Ben is joined by judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, and Katie Perrior, former director of communications in Downing Street for Theresa May.

Rishi Sunak has all but confirmed that this year's general election will take place in autumn. How will the Prime Minister, and Keir Starmer, run their campaigns? James Heale speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katie Perrior, former director of communications for Theresa May, and now a director at iNHouse Communications.

With opinion polls showing Donald Trump beating President Joe Biden in key battleground states a year out from the next U.S. election, podcast host Jack Blanchard asks whether Westminster is even remotely ready for the prospect of a second Trump presidency.Britain's former Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch and ex-Downing Street comms chief Katie Perrior recall their own interactions with Trump during his first tenure as president, while Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Chris Ward considers how the Labour leader might respond to Trump's special brand of diplomacy if he becomes prime minister next year.Polling guru Joe Bedell of Stack Data Strategy sets out just how likely Trump really is to win again in 2024, while POLITICO's own Eugene Daniels — co-author of our Washington D.C. Playbook emails — explains the political factors driving Trump's seemingly unlikely return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will it be May? Maybe October? Perhaps November? Surely not January 2025? Yes, everyone is talking about when the next general election is going to be held – and speculating when Rishi Sunak will decide to go to the country.   So is it right for the prime minister to have the power to choose the date of a general election? What are the key considerations to make when looking at the polls – or the weather forecast? And what does history tell us about when is the right time to call an election – and when is the wrong time to stick rather than twist?   This special episode of Inside Briefing brings together three veterans of elections that were – or maybe weren't – to look back on their experiences and discuss what might happen next.   Former Labour MP Jacqui Smith was home secretary when Gordon Brown chose not to call a general election in the autumn of 2007. Katie Perrior was working as the Number 10's director of communications when Theresa May decided to call a snap election in 2017. Political adviser and pollster James Johnson worked in No10 as a strategic adviser to Theresa May between 2016 and 2019.   Presented by Tim Durrant. Produced by Milo Hynes and Podmasters.

Rishi Sunak has claimed a general election is "not what the country wants" but insists he is unafraid of going to the polls. On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our political editor Beth Rigby talks about her morning interview with the prime minister. And Niall sits down with Katie Perrior, former director of communications at 10 Downing Street for Theresa May, and William Hague's former special adviser Chris White to discuss the election chances of the Tory Party. *Tell us what you think of Sky News podcasts: https://news.sky.com/podcastsurveyProducers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

Former Downing Street comms director Katie Perrior examines Liz Truss' communications style and suggests what comms strategies the new government could, and should, adopt. Perrior - who was comms chief under Theresa May, and currently chairs iNHouse Communications - is the special guest this week, as the period of mourning continues following the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Perrior compares and contrasts Truss' style to that of Theresa May, who, she says, had a "deep suspicion of the media". In addition, Perrior explains why King Charles is "doing brilliantly" with his comms so far. This week's podcast features usual host Frankie Oliver, the founder of PR agency New Society, and PRWeek UK editor John Harrington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you enter Downing Street? Matt Chorley speaks to the people who really know, including former prime ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron. He also speaks to former press secretaries, spinners and gatekeepers; Anji Hunter, Gus O'Donnell, Stewart Wood, Gabby Bertin, Katie Perrior and Will Walden. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who better to divulge the strengths and weaknesses of the Leadership candidates than the people who know them best. Peter Cardwell worked with Rishi Sunak when he was a junior minister, Kirsty Buchanan was an advisor to Liz Truss and Katie Perrior worked at Tory HQ with Penny Mordaunt. They rate the chances of all three of becoming the next Prime Minister.PLUS: India Knight and James Marriott discuss Penny Mordaunt and narcissism in the office. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Boris Johnson prepares to step down we hear from Nusrat Ghani the Conservative MP for Wealden and vice-chair of The 1922 committee that represents backbench conservative MPs. Dubbed "the men in grey suits", the members of the 1922 Committee wield a lot of power in the Conservative Party and runs the selection process for new leaders. Also joining Emma is Katie Perrior who worked as a political advisor at 10 Downing Street under Theresa May and previously for Boris Johnson and David Davis. She is now chair of INHouse Communications Charlotte Carew Pole the Director of Women2Win, an organisation which aims to increase the number of Conservative women in Parliament. Journalist Sonia Purnell and author of Just Boris: A Tale of Blond Ambition Plus the latest from Westminster from BBC political Correspondent Ione Wells Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Emma Harth

Matt Chorley presents highlights from the rolling coverage of Boris Johnson's resignation on Times Radio, hosted alongside Patrick Maguire. INCLUDING: A political obituary for Boris Johnson & thoughts from India Knight and James Marriott. PLUS: Boris' Biographer Andrew Gimson, his former advisor Katie Perrior and his former Employer Max Hastings reflect on Boris' legacy as Prime MinisterAND: Boris Johnson's statement of resignation in full. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Zaltzman and the News Quiz return to satirise the weeks news from the UK and beyond. This week Andy is joined by Alice Fraser, Chris McCausland, Katie Perrior and Ahir Shah. They look at the smallprint on Keir Starmer's 'contract with Britain', rate Boris Johnson's new look, and discuss Novak Djokovic's double fault. Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman Additional Material: Written by Simon Alcock, Nathan D'Arcy Roberts, Alice Fraser, Rajiv Karia and Hannah Platt Production Coordinator: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies A BBC Studios Production

Was there a Christmas party in 10 Downing Street last year during lockdown? The Mirror received a tip-off from an anonymous source, alleging that a party took place. ITV News then secured footage of Downing Street aides joking about a party. How did the journalists involved get hold of these stories, and what did they do to "stand them up"? These two scoops dominated Prime Minister's Questions and every news bulletin. So what is the relationship between the government and the Lobby? Guests: Pippa Crerar, Political Editor at The Mirror; Paul Brand, UK Editor at ITV News; Kitty Donaldson, Political Editor at Bloomberg; Michael Crick, Political Correspondent at Mail Plus; Katie Perrior, former Director of Communications at 10 Downing Street. Studio engineer: Giles Aspen Producer: Hannah Sander Presenter: Ros Atkins Editor: Richard Hooper

Former Director of Communications at Number 10 Katie Perrior starts the show, looking ahead to Boris' speech. Independent Statistician Jamie Jenkins talks to Mike about vaccine passports in Wales. Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Esther Rantzen chats to Mike about Sajid Javid's comments, that social care should start at home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Perrior is a public relations expert who co-founded inHouse Communications. She's worked for two prime ministers and several senior Tory MPs, and today her clients include the spiritsmaker Diageo and the football Super League. On the podcast, she talks about leaning into Boris Johnson's rambunctious style on the London mayoralty campaign; coming into blows with Theresa May's chief advisors Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill; and, reflecting on the Super League disaster, how there are more liars in football than even in politics.

Katie Perrior is a public relations expert who co-founded inHouse Communications. She's worked for two prime ministers and several senior Tory MPs, and today her clients include the spiritsmaker Diageo and the football Super League. On the podcast, she talks about leaning into Boris Johnson's rambunctious style on the London mayoralty campaign; coming into blows with Theresa May's chief advisors Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill; and, reflecting on the Super League disaster, how there are more liars in football than even in politics.

Heather Stewart and Peter Walker look at the latest news from Westminster. Libby Brooks reports on the current state of Scottish politics. Plus, Katie Perrior and Paul Harrison dissect No 10's communications strategy, including a new press briefing room. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

As Boris Johnson ponders how to woo the newly-elected President Joe Biden, Jack Blanchard looks back at how past prime ministers have tried to charm their counterparts in the White House — with varying degrees of success.Theresa May's former comms chief Katie Perrior reflects on the thankless task of trying to build a relationship with the erratic Donald Trump. Historians Andrew Roberts and Richard Aldous look back at how Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher successfully charmed Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan respectively. Former U.K. Ambassador to Washington Christopher Meyer reflects on the key role diplomats play in oiling the wheels of a new relationship — and on the love-in between Tony Blair and George W. Bush which ended so disastrously for the British PM. And Gordon Brown's former adviser Stewart Wood mulls over the agonies of a less successful relationship with a stand-offish Barack Obama.Be sure to check out our bookshop to find more from our guests and the research for this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Times Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Libby Purves discuss the day's news; then Matt Chorley speaks to Yougov's head of data Matt Smith , partner at Public First James Frame, former No10 director of communications Katie Perrior and journalist Rob Hutton about political jargon and do we really understand what it all means? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Monday which means, as always, Times columnists Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester join Matt to discuss the big news of the day. Then for the main event, Matt talks the pros and cons of government leaking with former political editor of The Times, Phil Webster and current deputy political editor for The Times Steve Swinford, as well as former Head of Communications for Theresa May, Katie Perrior.Subscribe today and get one month free at thetimes.co.uk/timesredbox See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Director of Comms at No10 Katie Perrior shares her thoughts on Trevor Phillips's suspension. Nick Freeman explains why a loophole allows a driver to keep their licence even though they have 66 points on it. And can parents have it all? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Director of Communications at No10 Katie Perrior gives us her thoughts on the reshuffle. How do you protect your dog from Storm Dennis? And Harry Fone from the Taxpayers' Alliance explains why some local councils waste so much money. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After Red Box listeners sent in questions about the election, Matt Chorley assembles a stellar panel to answer them. Henry Zeffman, The Times' political correspondent, Katie Perrior, a former adviser to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, and pollster Matt Singh to explain the polls, Northern Ireland, the Queen and rosettes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boris Johnson's former adviser and Chief Exec of iNHouse Communications, Jo Tanner, shares her assessment of the Prime Minister. Jo worked closely with Johnson on his 2008 Mayoral campaign with her colleague Katie Perrior. Johnson said of them “They are the Fortnum and Mason of Communications. They deliver, and they deliver quality. Without them, I simply would not have been made Mayor.” As well as insights into his personality, working style and character, Jo also tells us what advice she'd give to other political leaders... Follow Jo on Twitter: @StraightTie Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Sign up to the mailing list for advance information about guests, tour shows and other partially cool stuff: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike and Katie Perrior examine the fallout from the debate on language in the Commons yesterday. Plus, Mike speaks with a police officer about the rise in violence against the force- what's gone wrong? And it's the Perrior Awards where we celebrate moments of broadcasting excellence from across talkRADIO. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Graham gets MPs' reactions to the Supreme Court ruling live from College Green with a little help from Darren Grimes, Katie Perrior, John Rentoul and more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A visit to the Queen, a speech in Downing Street, then what? In a special documentary Matt Chorley speaks to those who know what it is like to move into No10.Contributors include Tony Blair, the former prime minister; Anji Hunter, Blair's former gatekeeper; Gus O'Donnell, the cabinet secretary to Blair, Brown and Cameron; Stewart Wood, foreign policy adviser to Brown;Gabby Bertin, press secretary to Cameron;and Katie Perrior, May's director of communications.For more, read Matt Chorley's feature in The Times Magazine or at thetimes.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Mike marks the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. Quentin Letts give his take on the past day of the Trump State Visit and Katie Perrior talks Tory leadership race! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the first show from our new fancy studios at News UK. We're joined by special guests Katie Perrior and Andrew Bridgen MP. Plus, we speak to Sleep Adviser Lisa Artis about why it could be good to wear sunglasses to bed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by James Kirkup, former No10 director of communications Katie Perrior and YouGov's Chris Curtis to discuss the people, the process and the policies of the Tory leadership contest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley begins a week of daily Red Box podcasts with a special episode recorded at Podcast Live. Sam Coates explains why every future PM will tinker with Brexit then Katie Perrior considers the lack of charm in our politicians. PLUS David Aronovitch hopes for the death of two party politics and Esther Webber on why we've all turned into parliamentary wonks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the final part of the Brexit Tamed specials, Matt Chorley invites Katie Perrior, Lucy Fisher, Sathnam Sanghera and Hugo Rifkind to speculate whether British politics can be saved, what we'd be talking about if remain won, and what comes after Brexit? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Parliament prepares for the meaningful vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal this evening, we're keeping a close eye on what's going on from the talkRADIO tent in College Green. To the soundtrack of a loud bell and some drums, today's podcast features Sir Vince Cable, Katie Perrior, David Wooding, Sir Edward Leigh, Stanley Johnson, Bob Seely, and Damian Collins. See you on the other side! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley asks Tim Shipman, political editor of The Sunday Times, Esther Webber, the Red Box reporter, and Katie Perrior, Theresa May's former director of communications to gaze into their crystal balls and predict what this year might hold in store in British politics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Merry Christmas to one and all and welcome to The Independent Republic of Santa Claus. That's right Father Christmas is on hand to look back over the past year of Mike Graham's Mid-Morning Show on talkRADIO. In this episode Mike and Katie Perrior meet Martin Hibbert who was a victim of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack. Katie goes head to head with James Delingpole and there is a river of curry in Bradford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnist Iain Martin who tries to explain what went wrong with the Brexit vote, Katie Perrior, May's former director of communications, says her old boss could be on the way, and Henry Zeffman, The Times political correspondent, examines what (might) happen next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Perrior chats to Mike about what is going to happen to Theresa May´s Brexit vote in Parliament. Transport journalist and author of ´The Story of Crossrail´ Christian Wolmar talks about the sorry state of the railways in Britain. talkRADIO´s Political Editor Ross Kempsell gives us the latest Brexit news, and George Galloway tells us more about a Scottish'led infowars attack on Corbyn and the Labour Party. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Perrior is reunited with Mike to discuss the G20 Summit in Buenos Aries. Ian Stimpson of Keele University talks about a mysterious earthquake that has scientists across the world baffled. Plus, former producer Cornelius Mendez returns to present to us this week's Perrior Awards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike is joined by Katie Perrior to discuss whether the UK is headed into a Peterloo-style crisis, and are joined by top chef Michel Roux Jr for a chat about his new book. They also find out the repercussions for cheating in an online video game See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

£12,000 to do the dishes. Should you get payed for doing the housework? Katie Perrior tells Dawn and Mike the latest news from the Tory Conference. And Craig in Oxford thinks owning a letter opener makes you middle-class. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn Neesom joins Mike once again and the pair speak to Katie Perrior who tells them the lowdown from the Tory Party Conference. Elsewhere, should the University of Brighton have had a stand at their freshers fair advising student sex workers? And finally caller Jaques tells a thrilling story of when he caught a burglar in his home armed with a hammer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Perrior is back with Mike and they are discussing food hygiene, hiding in the toilet away from your kids and a pair of gay Danish kidnapping penguins. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn Neesom and Mike Graham talk to Katie Perrior from the Labour Conference. Mike wasn't impressed with the Bodyguard finale. They discuss whether the German president should be invited to the cenotaph for the 100th anniversary of the end to WW1. And how would Dawn cope on a women's only island?... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Perrior joins Mike once more for the show as today marks just six months until the UK is planned to leave the EU. Jon Craig from Sky News talks through whether the Chequers deal will hold for Theresa May. Also it's London Fashion Week and as a Fashionista himself, Mike gives the latest tips. And finally, with a couple stories of 'Bridezillas' in the papers, we speak to a Wedding Planner to find out how bad they can be, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike is joined once more by Katie Perrior who gives her insight on the ongoing Boris saga and the Tory party. The also chat through "hit" TV show Bodyguard, which of course Mike hates! Lisa O'Sullivan is on to talk whether Serena Williams had sexist treatment from a tennis umpire and Sephton Henry from Gangsline talks about David Gauke's call for all prisoners to be given mobile phones for their cells! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As MPs return to Westminster, Matt Chorley assembles a crack team of former political spin doctors to diagnose the problems in their parties, and their long-term chances of survival.Katie Perrior, who was Theresa May's No10 director of communications, insists the PM is dead set against a second Brexit referendum: "She thinks it's highly divisive, when you go back on democracy. But will she choose it over getting fired? I don't know, that's politics."Paul Ovenden, who was a Labour press spokesman until after last year's snap election, voices his despair at the party's failure to get a grip on the antisemitism row. He explains: "The problem is it is not just any political issue for Jeremy Corbyn or the people around him. The foundation of their politics is the idea that the West is a force for bad, a force for disruption of the Middle East and Israel is a big part of that."Vanessa Pine, a former special adviser to Sir Vince Cable in the coalition government, admits her party has not made the progress it should have done in the last year: "There have been self-inflicted wounds." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today MG and Katie Perrior discuss council spending and competitiveness on School Sports Day. Also on the show, John Weir tells us about life as a funeral director. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MG and Katie Perrior discuss scallop wars between French and British fishermen. Katie comments on how realistic The BBC's 'Bodyguard' is. Plus, psychologist and dream expert Ian Wallace busts the myth that eating cheese before bed gives you weird dreams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who better to discuss Boris Johnson than his former aide, Katie Perrior. On the show Katie butts heads with James Delingpole. Dave Arnold tells us what to do if you find a snake under your duvet.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The day has finally come, and Donald Trump himself has made it to the UK. He may be mostly dodging London during his visit but that has not deterred protesters who have descended the streets of London, Oxfordshire and Edinburgh to make their point... Although one protester, who our roving reporter Toby Gilles speaks to, gets a secondary earful from Mike.Katie Perrior fills us in on her experiences meeting the president and what could be happening behind the scenes since Tom Newton Dunn's exclusive interview with the president was unveiled late last night. We speak to the Sun's political editor about the interview and the day ahead at Chequers.And finally, the Perrior awards, all the radio gold from the week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well well well. We're still reeling from the top of the week's drama in the cabinet, and as its Mike and Daisy's first show of the week there seemed like nothing more pressing than a catch up with our very own Katie Perrior who gives her verdict on how Theresa May stands amidst the chaos. Plus, plenty of callers get on to take their views. And finally, as Britain has been revealed to be one of the worst countries in the world for broadband quality, Mike and Daisy talk to Dan Howdle of Cable who conducted the survey on why it is just so bad here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resignations, reshuffles and May's survival.In this special recorded in Westminster, Matt Chorley is joined by The Times' Henry Zeffman, Sam Coates and Lucy Fisher to discuss why political crises are linked to the hole in Sam's trousers.Alastair Campbell describes helping Robin Cook write his resignation letter. Katie Perrior, Theresa May's former director of communications, and Rupert Harrison, George Osborne's former chief of staff, on the threat posed by Boris Johnson and the PM's chances of fighting the next election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's all going to kick off as Theresa May gathers her cabinet at Chequers. Mike and Katie Perrior speak to Bob Neil MP about Brexit and British Business, and take your calls. Also ahead of the England's World Cup Quarter-Final, we talk superstitions! Also Jersey is being overrun with feral chickens! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the government builds up to a vote on the expansion of Heathrow Airport, Boris Johnson curiously has flown out of the country and it has not been reported where. Considering his promises prior to the election that he would "lie down with you in front of those bulldozers and stop the construction of that third runway" - could this move be a threat to his seat?Nigel calls in to lend his thoughts on the Remain march at the weekend.Meanwhile, an investigation into the country's Potholes reveals there are more than ever before, and who better to assess this situation than Mr Pothole himself.As Morrisons have announced that they'll be encouraging customers soon to bring in Tupperware to put their fresh goods in, Nick in Croydon thinks its actually an alright idea and harks back to the olden days of the butcher, baker and candlestick maker.......And finally, Katie Perrior tells the story of the time she had lunch with the Iron Lady. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One year on since the Brexit referendum vote - where are we at now? Matt Kelly of the New European believes it can and should be stopped and tells us why. We also learn of a new term, 'Brenos'. Chris Kamara looks ahead to the England V Panama game with us - and his plans to fly over to Russia, against the wishes of his wife, should England progress to the late stages of the World Cup.And finally, The Perrior Awards - chaired by the orginator, Katie Perrior once again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on The IROMG Mike and Katie Perrior speak to Jim Hoare about the Singapore Summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.Gary is a first time caller and is glad to hear some refreshing radio and we learn that a lady's walk is as important as their body shape. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley welcomes Times political editor Francis Elliot, Times reporter Grant Tucker and former No10 spin chief Katie Perrior.The panel discuss: is Theresa May's stint as home secretary coming back to haunt her, is the problem with polls, the data or those who report it, and after Wetherspoons ditched social media, is it time for brands and politicians to switch off twitter and get back to the day job? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who has been worst PM ever? And the best? And what does history tell us about today's politicians?Matt Chorley is joined by author Andrew Gimson, former No10 spin chief Katie Perrior and Times columnist Daniel Finkelstein. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley returns to the studio after the party conference season and due to popular demand this episode is a Brexit free zone. This week: Lucy Fisher, senior political correspondent for The Times, on cutting cronyism in the Lords, Katie Perrior, Theresa May's former director of communications now Times columnist on the perils of reshuffles, and columnist Daniel Finkelstein on Corbyn's proposed assault towards traditional foreign policy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the week Theresa May marks a year as Prime Minister, Matt Chorley asks, what path should May now take? Two people who know her best offer their insight. Katie Perrior, May's director of communications in No10 until the election was called, explains why the PM needs to cheer up and offer some hope. And in his first interview since leaving Downing Street, Chris Brannigan, who was head of government relations, details the challenge in balancing the access given to major industrial and economic players whilst also keeping an eye on the needs of small and medium enterprises. Plus Sam Coates, deputy political editor of The Times, asks how a May government can last if it's so internally vulnerable? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Britain prepares to go to the polls, Matt Chorley chairs a Red Box debate. On the panel: Katie Perrior, former director of communications at Number 10, Anthony Wells, director of YouGov's political polling and Times columnists Hugo Rifkind and David Aaronovitch. Up for discussion: are people still backing Theresa May, is Jeremy Corbyn a turn-off on the doorstep or surging, is the only way down for the Nicola Sturgeon's SNP, and did the Lib Dems and UKIP make it all about Brexit? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by Katie Perrior, former May director of communications, Matt Zarb-Cousin, former Corbyn spokesman and James McGrory, former Nick Clegg spinner, to lift the lid on the realities of running a campaign, who's currently doing well, and their worst moments whilst out on the road with the candidates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by former Number 10 director of communications, Katie Perrior, Ipsos Mori research director, Kully Kaur-Ballagan and columnists, David Aaronovitch in the studio and Robert Crampton on the road. On the agenda: The Mays and their political relationship, why there is little evidence meeting immigration targets would please the public, and are there lessons to be learned in Britain from the En Marche experience? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by a "denial" of Spin Doctors. Ayesha Hazarika - who had the unenviable task of trying to make Ed Miliband and Harriet Harman sound funny. Katie Perrior - whose PR magic helped get Boris Johnson into City Hall. Sean Kemp - who knows more about Nick Clegg and the inner workings of the Lib Dems than is healthy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.