Podcasts about Keir Starmer

Leader of the British Labour Party, MP for Holborn and St Pancras

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OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs
Can we get Britain out of its hole?

OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 66:30


Britain is in trouble. Stagnating wages, collapsing public services and a feeble economy are turning politics angry and rancorous. Keir Starmer says Labour's economic plan will take “years” to deliver – but does the party really have a long-term plan? And what would one look like? Our guest John Springford, associate fellow at the Centre for European Reform, has put one together at getting-out-of-the-hole.uk – and he's here to talk about it. Why is our productivity so bad? Why are we getting work, energy, manufacturing and cities wrong? Why do we keep basing our strategy on things we're not good at? And can we fix any of it without reversing Brexit? Listen in to find out. 

Stories of our times
Will the budget fallout bring down Keir Starmer?

Stories of our times

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 29:04


The arguments over last week's budget continue; first chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused of misleading MPs and the public over the state of public finances, then the chair of the budget watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility, resigned. So how did this row unfold and where does it leave the Prime Minister?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Oliver Wright, policy editor, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Olivia Case, Shabnam Grewal.Read more: Did Rachel Reeves lie — and will she resign? Further listening: Do bond markets rule the world?Clips: The Telegraph, Times Radio, BBC, parliamentlive.tv, ITV News, Sky News.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuus
Starmer beken dat China 'n bedreiging is

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 0:15


Die Britse premier, Keir Starmer, sê die Verenigde Koninkryk moet 'n beleid teenoor China handhaaf wat die bedreiging erken wat dit vir sy nasionale veiligheid inhou. 'n MI5-waarskuwing is verlede maand uitgereik oor Chinese spioene wat parlementslede teiken. Starmer se toespraak volg ook te midde van toenemende bespiegeling dat sy regering toestemming sal gee vir die omstrede nuwe Chinese super-ambassade in Londen, ondanks kommer oor nasionale veiligheid. Die premier sê China kan egter nie as vyand geag word nie, weens sy bepalende mag in tegnologie en handel:

World Alternative Media
INSANE NEW SPEECH LAWS! - The UK Has Fallen! - Prison Time For Music! - Arrested For Praying

World Alternative Media

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 37:21


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Politics At Jack And Sam's
Why is Keir Starmer talking about Brexit?

Politics At Jack And Sam's

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 18:49


It's almost a decade since the referendum on leaving the EU – and it feels like Keir Starmer has turned up the dial on his Brexit rhetoric.He said it would be “reckless” to use Brexit as a template for foreign policy.Sam and Anne discuss what the PM had to say. Elsewhere, how good is the UK-US zero tariff-drugs deal really and how are voters feeling about Labour as the budget dust starts to settle?Anne has some intel on the race to replace Lord Mandelson as the UK's Ambassador to the United States.Plus, a listener asks why the PM didn't dress properly for the Guildhall last night.

Business Update
Wtorek, 2.12: Prezydent zawetował ustawę o rynku kryptoaktywów

Business Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 17:15


PFR uruchomił Centrum Kompetencji AI. Brytyjski premier Keir Starmer ocenił, że brexit zaszkodził gospodarce i wezwał do zacieśnienia współpracy handlowej z Unią Europejską. Obecne kierownictwo PZU zarzuca byłym władzom spółki nieuzasadnione wydatkowanie 270 mln zł przy przejmowaniu RUCH-u. Resource Partners i EBRD inwestują w Unilogo. Prezydent Karol Nawrocki zawetował ustawę o rynku kryptoaktywów. Dyrektor KIS poinformował, że prezenty świąteczne dla pracowników nie stanowią przychodu ze stosunku pracy. NSA orzekł, że nabycie wierzytelności po cenie niższej niż ich wartość nominalna, dokonywane we własnym imieniu nie stanowi odpłatnej usługi podlegającej VAT.Zasubskrybuj prasówkę na www.businessupdate.pl.Podcast powstał przy pomocy ElevenLabs.

Today in Focus
Has Rachel Reeves been economical with the truth? – The Latest

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 9:50


Keir Starmer has been pushed to defend his chancellor after she was accused of lying in the run-up to the autumn budget. Rachel Reeves is alleged to have misled the public by citing bleak economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility to justify tax rises, even though the figures were more positive than she suggested. Lucy Hough is joined by the head of national news, Archie Bland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Disruptive Entrepreneur
The Great Budget Betrayal: Ex-Chancellors Unpack Labour's £70B Tax Grab and “Madness” Manifesto

The Disruptive Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 38:32


Two former UK Chancellors, Jeremy Hunt and Kwasi Kwarteng, deliver a brutal, unfiltered emergency analysis on Labour's first two budgets.  They expose the truth behind the £70 billion tax hike, the controversial welfare policies, and why freezing housing taxes will "gum up" the top end of the market. Discover the shocking reasons this financial chaos is happening now and why the UK's global reputation is taking a hit! BEST MOMENTS "I was really giving Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer the benefit of the doubt... I thought the basic philosophy was going to be pro-business. And I think yesterday, very sadly, growth was completely sacrificed." "The one thing that most worried me... was the extra bands of council tax on more expensive homes... it is going to gum up the top end of the property market." "They've got another three years of budgets. And do I think they're suddenly going to balance the books and not raise taxes? No, I don't" Exclusive community & resources:   For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School →⁠ ⁠⁠https://money.school⁠   And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions)  →⁠ ⁠⁠https://robmoore.live/mms⁠ 

The New Statesman Podcast
Keir Starmer is in denial

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 29:55


Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves – but the Prime Minister has miscalculated.After weekend front pages accused the Chancellor of lying about the "fiscal black hole" which, Reeves says, necessitated last week's tax-and-spend budget, the PM has given a speech supporting Reeves and saying he's "proud" of the budget.Meanwhile polling reveals a majority believe "the cost of living crisis will never end", and see no hope for improvements in their immediate future.Tom McTague and Rachel Cunliffe join Oli Dugmore to discuss whether the Prime Minister has grasped quite how broken the social contract is, and what's next for the government – and the country – following the budget.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:

Politics Weekly
Can Keir Starmer save Rachel Reeves?

Politics Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 29:13


Pippa and Kiran discuss the prime minister's speech on Monday and ask whether it will take attention away from allegations that the chancellor misled the public with her budget statements. Plus: chaos at Your Party's first conference. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

The Two-Minute Briefing
Why lying Rachel Reeves must go

The Two-Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 35:50


Rachel Reeves's shambolic autumn Budget unravelled at pace over the weekend, after accusations that she lied to the public about the need for higher taxes, and in fact had more fiscal headroom than she indicated.Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to Keir Starmer's press conference, where he said he and the Chancellor “did not mislead” the public about the state of the nation's finances and question whether, if Rachel Reeves goes, then the Prime Minister must too.Plus, our Senior Political Commentator Annabel Denham was at the inaugural Your Party conference in Liverpool this weekend, and reports back on the myriad of chaos, in-fighting and backstabbing that occurred.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Brain On Climate
How to talk about the climate emergency

Your Brain On Climate

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 13:08


A new campaign, the National Emergency Briefing, thinks (rightly) there's a climate emergency going on. They want Keir Starmer to go on TV and tell the nation, like Boris did with Covid. But would that work? Do people think about climate change the same as other types of 'emergency'? In this Micro episode I chat to climate comms guru Adam Corner about the similarities - and differences - between climate emergencies and the Covid emergency. After a snippet of my 2021 chat him, I dial him up again for his latest views on the back of the NEB. You can listen to the full interview here or in the back catalogue. You can watch all 3 hours of the National Emergency Briefing here (and yes, that is a link to GB News... credit where it's due.)Please do consider chipping in a couple of quid over at http://www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. And a written review would be ace. Please thank you please. The show is hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell. The show is over on Instagram at @yourbrainonclimate. YBOC theme music and iterations thereof, by me.  Show logo by Arthur Stovell at www.designbymondial.com.  

Politics At Jack And Sam's
Keirsplaining the budget: PM to the rescue?

Politics At Jack And Sam's

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 21:22


The budget fallout continues but did the Prime Minister and the Chancellor exaggerate the size of the blackhole?Sam and Anne question whether Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves misled cabinet and the country to justify the smorgasbord of tax rises as pressure mounts across the political divide. Elsewhere, has the reset talks with the European Union hit the buffers over defence?Plus, the spotlight is on the head of the Office for Budget Responsibility as the investigation into the budget leak is given to the treasury.

Julia Hartley-Brewer
Labour Lies, Lucy Connolly Exclusive & "SACK YOURSELF KEIR!"

Julia Hartley-Brewer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 49:11


Keir Starmer calls his £70 billion tax-hiking Budget “a moment of personal pride”. Britain calls it a betrayal. Julia Hartley-Brewer rips into the Prime Minister live on air: “Forget sacking Rachel Reeves… Keir, sack YOURSELF!” Today, Julia exposes how Labour's “black hole” turned out to be a £4.2 billion surplus the Chancellor conveniently forgot to mention. Sir Iain Duncan Smith says Reeves must resign for misleading Parliament. Was the entire crisis manufactured to justify the biggest tax grab in history?Then, the story that's chilling free speech across Britain: childminder Lucy Connolly, jailed for a tweet after the Southport murders, now watches her innocent young daughter get banned from school in an act of collective punishment. Julia publicly retracts her earlier stance on air: “Lucy should never have gone to prison. I was wrong.”Raw clips, no spin, zero apologies. This is the Britain they don't want you to see. Buckle up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks Scran

Scran

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 24:21


Welcome to a very special episode of Scran. This week Rosalind was invited to 10 Downing Street to partake in a celebration of Scottish food and drink in advance of St Andrew's day.  Following the event Rosalind sat down with the Prime Minister Keir Starmer to learn more about why he has brought back celebrating Scotland's national saint's day to Downing St, more about his favourite Scottish food and drinks as well as his thoughts on challenges being faced by both the fishing and whisky industries.  But first you'll hear some opening remarks from Satty Singh, owner of Mr Singh's Indian Restaurant in Glasgow who travelled to London to speak at the event and escort his team to provide their now-famous, tandoori salmon tikka for the event - a favourite of the Prime Minister's. Rosalind chats to Satty a little more later in the podcast to hear about the business and how it's evolved.  Rosalind also caught a quick word with Scran-alumni and Scottish fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie who also attended the event. You'll hear music throughout this episode from Lussa, a Glasgow based traditional band who entertained guests at the event.  Happy St.Andrew's Day!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brexitcast
The Budget: Did Rachel Reeves Mislead the Public in the Run-Up?

Brexitcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 42:53


Today, Laura and Paddy look at claims that Rachel Reeves misled the public after it emerged that she knew the outlook for the government's finances had improved before giving a downcast pre-Budget speech.Downing Street has denied the allegations.Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer's former political director, is also in the Newscast studio to give his assessment on those accusations, and how the budget has been received inside the Labour Party.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Paddy O'Connell and Laura Kuenssberg. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The weekend series producer is Chris Flynn. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

The Jon Gaunt Show
Starmer Too Weak to Copy Trump on Immigration? LIVE SHOW

The Jon Gaunt Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 49:03


Starmer Too Weak to Copy Trump on Immigration? LIVE SHOW #JonGaunt #KeirStarmer #DonaldTrump #ImmigrationBan #SmallBoatsCrisis #BorderControl #ReformUK #UKPolitics #USPolitics Tonight we tackle one of the most explosive questions in British politics: Should Keir Starmer follow Donald Trump's lead and suspend immigration?  After the shocking murder of a female National Guardsman in the US — allegedly by an Afghan migrant — Trump has announced a drastic halt on immigration from certain countries. It's a move that has ignited fierce debate across America.  But with the UK facing its own tragedies linked to illegal migrants arriving on small boats, the question is unavoidable: Could Starmer ever take similar action? Does he have the political courage — or the public support — to do it? In this live show we'll dig into:

The World This Week
Ukraine & the shape-shifting 'dim wit' plan, Venezuela, Europe's call of duty

The World This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 46:51


This week brought frantic peace manoeuvres over Ukraine, as a leaked 28-point plan triggered emergency talks and a swift Geneva rewrite, with President Donald Trump quietly shelving his ultimatum while Kyiv grappled with a corruption scandal. In West Africa, Guinea-Bissau plunged into turmoil after a sudden military coup left President Embalo telling FRANCE 24 he had been deposed. Nigeria declared a national emergency after the worst mass school kidnappings since Chibok, as pressure mounted from Washington. Meanwhile, Rachel Reeves' tax-raising budget in the UK sparked a full-blown political pantomime, drawing furious fire from the opposition.

Anti-Neocon Report
Happy Thanksgiving, but what is the real History of Thanksgivings

Anti-Neocon Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 33:10


Thanksgiving is a time for being thankful and spending time with family and eating a meal mainly of dishes indigenous to the Americas, Turkey, Corn, Potatoes, Cranberry etc… it is a wonderful time. I feel sorry for the men in snowy trenches in Ukraine and Russia, while others in America can feast. Keir Starmer and Trump would not last a day. Thanksgiving is great now, but it didn't start that way. It started as a celebration of the mystic river massacre. The video above is a write up I did which has since been lost in all my deletions form the internet. It is mostly on early American History in Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia. Yes Carolina, because there was no North and South until 1729 If you like that type of thing enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe

Julia Hartley-Brewer
Starmer Rips Up Workers' Bill, Brit Exodus & Net Migration Stats

Julia Hartley-Brewer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 15:43


In this explosive episode of the podcast, host Alex Phillips sits down with veteran journalist Trevor Kavanagh to dissect the mounting chaos under Keir Starmer's Labour government. Kicking off with the shocking U-turn on Angela Rayner's flagship workers' rights bill, where day-one unfair dismissal protections have been scrapped amid business backlash and accusations of manifesto betrayal, the duo explores how this climbdown exposes deepening rifts within Labour's ranks. They then turn to the alarming "brain drain" gripping Britain—record 110,051 asylum claims in the year to September, fueling a surge in hotel housing costs, while over 174,000 young Britons aged 16-34 flee the high-tax, socialist policies for better opportunities abroad. Wrapping up, Phillips and Kavanagh spotlight the international embarrassment as US diplomats, under Trump's directive, are ordered to log migrant-linked crimes in the UK, highlighting policies that critics say favor newcomers at the expense of locals—especially as asylum seekers now account for nearly half of net migration, straining resources and public safety. Tune in for unfiltered analysis on why Britain's borders and economy are buckling under the weight of unchecked inflows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories of our times
The Budget unpacked

Stories of our times

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 30:55


After weeks of trailing, flip-flopping, and media briefings, the government finally unveiled its budget. And while there were no real surprises, questions– both practical and existential– remain. Has Rachel Reeves done enough to save her and Keir Starmer's jobs? And what will it mean for you, the listener? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Aubrey Allegretti, chief political correspondent, The Times, and Rachel Mortimer, deputy money editor, The Times and The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Micaela Arneson. Read more: This budget may end up dooming Labour's election chancesWhat does the budget mean for you?Further listening: The BusinessClips: BBC News, Channel 4 News, ITV News, Sky News, Parliament.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Institute for Government
Autumn budget 2025: What is Rachel Reeves' plan for the economy?

Institute for Government

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 56:59


Just hours after Rachel Reeves sets out the budget to parliament, this webinar brought together a team of Institute for Government (IfG) experts to share their instant and essential analysis of the chancellor's plans. Who are the winners and losers of Reeves's tax and spending announcements? How will her measures affect economic growth? Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy? And what challenges now lie ahead for Keir Starmer's government? To answer these questions and more, this budget day webinar from the IfG brought together an expert line up featuring Dan Haile, Jill Rutter, and Giles Wilkes. The webinar was chaired by Dr Hannah White.

The News Agents
Does Labour need to own its move to the Left?

The News Agents

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 44:09


Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been out defending their Budget - denying that the tax-raising measures contained within it break the Labour manifesto's promises around taxes on working people. Instead they have been trying to focus on the additional money for the NHS, lifting children out of poverty, and raises to the minimum wage. Yesterday's package of measures amounts to a fundamental shift in both the size of the State and the size of its tax take. It looks set to draw the political divide and define the political debate into the next election. So does Labour need to start making a better case about why it has moved the country in that direction? Jon and Lewis speak exclusively to Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell. She broke ranks before the Budget to warn against the idea of raising income tax - how does she feel now?The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep127: China's Debt Dilemma and Keir Starmer's Political Trouble — Joseph Sternberg — Sternberg analyzes China'scritical economic vulnerabilities, noting that its $2.2 trillion in global lending—partly channeled through the Belt and Road Initi

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 11:55


China's Debt Dilemma and Keir Starmer's Political Trouble — Joseph Sternberg — Sternberg analyzes China'scritical economic vulnerabilities, noting that its $2.2 trillion in global lending—partly channeled through the Belt and Road Initiative—faces mounting pressure from defaults and political resistance to Chinese asset ownership. Domestically, China restricts capital inflows to manage inflation and stabilize exchange rates. Sternberg also examines UK politics, noting that Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting political difficulties ahead of a challenging budget that lacks an articulated economic growth strategy. 1700 WINDSOR CASTLE

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep127: CONTINUED China's Debt Dilemma and Keir Starmer's Political Trouble — Joseph Sternberg 1917 COTSWOLD VILLAGE

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 5:54


CONTINUED    China's Debt Dilemma and Keir Starmer's Political Trouble — Joseph Sternberg 1917 COTSWOLD VILLAGE

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep128: SHOW -25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1942 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT the peace plan. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Economy, Fed Rates, and the AI Productivity Boom — Liz Peek — Peek examines the U.S. economy, noting mixed retai

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 7:35


SHOW -25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1942 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT the peace plan. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Economy, Fed Rates, and the AI Productivity Boom — Liz Peek — Peek examines the U.S. economy, noting mixed retail sales data alongside recent strength in credit card spending. She anticipates the Federal Reserve will likely reduce interest rates in December due to softening labor market conditions, despite traditional employment reporting lags. Peekemphasizes that the Fed fails to account adequately for AI's significant, though currently unmeasured, impact on productivity gains, employment displacement, and escalating electricity consumption, even as AI demonstrates substantial benefits in diagnostics and medical analysis. 915-930 930-945 Ireland's Exposed Western Flank and Europe's Ukraine Stance — Judy Dempsey — Dempsey examines how Ireland's steadfast neutrality and limited defense capabilities leave its critical undersea communication cables vulnerable to Russian eavesdropping and potential sabotage. Despite maintaining budget surpluses, Ireland prioritizes social issues, including housing, over defense investments. Dempsey notes that European powers view the U.S.-Russia peace proposal for Ukraine with skepticism, characterizing it as a "Russian wish list," while German leadership remains publicly committed to sustained Ukrainian military support. 945-1000 SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Unorthodox Ukraine Diplomacy and Geopolitical Realism — Mary Kissel — Kissel analyzes the "exceedingly odd" U.S. approach to Ukraine peace negotiations, wherein businesspeople framed initial proposals while bypassing traditional State Department channels. This transactional negotiating style concerns European allies because it appears to reward Russia and establishes an unfavorable initial bargaining position. Kissel suggests the conflict will likely persist while diplomatic discussions protract. She commends Marco Rubio for prioritizing economic growth and countering Chineseand Iranian influence throughout the Western Hemisphere. 1015-1030 1030-1045 Escalating Conflict: Hezbollah Strike, Turkish Influence, and Fragile Ceasefires — Jonathan Schanzer — Schanzer discusses the chaotic status of regional ceasefires, highlighting Israel's major strike against Hezbollah's de facto military commander in Beirut. Iran and Turkey are actively exploiting smuggling routes into Lebanon via Syriato sustain Hezbollah operations. Schanzer addresses the dysfunction of the Lebanese government, the fragility of the Gaza truce agreement, and the complex geopolitical competition involving Russia, Turkey, and external actors competing for influence over the nascent Syrian state. 1045-1100 THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 China's Debt Dilemma and Keir Starmer's Political Trouble — Joseph Sternberg — Sternberg analyzes China'scritical economic vulnerabilities, noting that its $2.2 trillion in global lending—partly channeled through the Belt and Road Initiative—faces mounting pressure from defaults and political resistance to Chinese asset ownership. Domestically, China restricts capital inflows to manage inflation and stabilize exchange rates. Sternberg also examines UK politics, noting that Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting political difficulties ahead of a challenging budget that lacks an articulated economic growth strategy. 1115-1130 1130-1145 AI Regulation: The Danger of Fear and the Need for a National Framework — Kevin Fraaser — Fraser critiques the regulatory rush surrounding AI, faulting the EU's approach to establishing guardrails based on "speculative fears" rather than documented harms. He warns against allowing "robophobia"—unfounded fear of artificial intelligence—to drive policy, advocating instead for regulatory focus on beneficial applications including healthcare diagnostics and educational access. Fraaser advocates for a unified U.S. regulatory framework to prevent a fragmented patchwork of state laws and excessive litigation that stifles technological innovation. 1145-1200 FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Ukraine Diplomacy, NATO Defense Gaps, and Baltic War Games — Gregory Copley — Copley analyzes the opaque U.S.-Russia Ukraine peace talks, which initially involved non-traditional negotiators rather than career diplomats. European powers are seeking inclusion in discussions but maintain conflicting strategic objectives. The discussion covers NATO's eroding relevance, particularly regarding Ireland's vulnerability to Russian surveillance and potential sabotage of critical undersea communication cables. Copley assesses a war game scenario in which Russia directly challenges NATO's Article 5 collective defense commitment in the Baltics. 1215-1230 1230-1245 1245-100 AM

The New Statesman Podcast
Rachel Reeves' tax-heavy budget

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 24:13


Tax in Britain will rise to an all-time high following Rachel Reeves' budget.The Chancellor has unveiled her latest budget. She's promised to remove the two-child benefit cap, freeze income tax brackets and introduce a new mansion tax.Labour deny they are breaking their manifesto pledge to avoid raising income tax, while critics claim the freeze is doing just that.The Office for Budget Responsibility, who disastrously published their assessment before the Chancellor had made her statement to the House of Commons, say the budget will amount to a tax bill of £28 billion by 2029 – a record high.Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to discuss what the budget means for Britain, the Chancellor, and Keir Starmer's government.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:

Macrodose
Budget Breakdown Special w/ Carys Afoko and Hannah Peaker

Macrodose

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 44:13


In a special Budget crossover episode, James Meadway is joined by Carys Afoko, Host of Over the Top and Under the Radar, and Hannah Peaker, deputy chief executive at the New Economics Foundation, and occasional host of their New Economics Podcast.Together, they give their reaction to Rachel Reeves' budget that could seal her and Keir Starmer's future.Subscribe to support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/Macrodose.⁠⁠ Your pledge is a donation supporting free public education; perks are thank-you gifts for your support.Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠.To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠planetbproductions.co.uk⁠.

The Two-Minute Briefing
'Spineless, shameless and aimless': Reeves unveils horror Budget

The Two-Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 47:31


The Budget has finally been delivered and it was every bit as horrible as feared. Rachel Reeves has gone on a £30bn tax raid, punishing savers and landlords, all so that she can afford to cut the two-child benefit cap in a desperate bid to shore up the support from her back benches.Camilla and Tim react to the day's events outside Parliament with Conservative shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride, Reform UK's Danny Kruger and Labour backbencher Clive Lewis - who's pledged to step down in his Norwich South seat so that Andy Burnham can challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducers: Lilian Fawcett and Hugo Verelst-WaySenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Andy McKenzieExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INSIDE BRIEFING with Institute for Government
Autumn budget 2025: What is Rachel Reeves' plan for the economy?

INSIDE BRIEFING with Institute for Government

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 57:16


Just hours after Rachel Reeves sets out the budget to parliament, this webinar brought together a team of Institute for Government (IfG) experts to share their instant and essential analysis of the chancellor's plans.   Who are the winners and losers of Reeves's tax and spending announcements? How will her measures affect economic growth? Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy? And what challenges now lie ahead for Keir Starmer's government?   To answer these questions and more, this budget day webinar from the IfG brought together an expert line up featuring Dan Haile, Jill Rutter, and Giles Wilkes. The webinar was chaired by Dr Hannah White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business daily
More taxes, higher spending: A closer look at Britain's new budget

Business daily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 5:14


UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has announced a new budget that includes more taxes for ordinary workers, but higher government spending on social welfare programmes. The new plan will raise the government's tax take to a post-war high of 38 percent of GDP by 2031, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). It will give the government greater room to meet its deficit-reduction targets – prompting investors to buy long-dated government bonds, sending yields sharply lower. We take a closer look.

Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show
Is there anything we don't know about the upcoming budget?!

Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 136:51


More budget previews, as Rachel Reeves targets the cost of living crisis, why is the new army tank making soldiers sick, and how did Keir Starmer get in trouble with a Headteacher of a Primary School?

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep126: PREVIEW — Joseph Sternberg — Keir Starmer's Political Survival Amid Labour's Economic Malaise. Sternberganalyzes the mounting challenges facing UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, noting growing restlessness within his party despite commanding

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 4:19


PREVIEW — Joseph Sternberg — Keir Starmer's Political Survival Amid Labour's Economic Malaise. Sternberganalyzes the mounting challenges facing UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, noting growing restlessness within his party despite commanding parliamentary supermajorities. The forthcoming budget will prove economically "punishing," featuring substantial tax increases potentially affecting working households—contradicting election pledges. Labour faces sustained unpopularity due to elevated inflation, anemic economic growth, and an immigration crisis. The party's substantial seat majority was secured with an "unusually slim plurality" of actual votes cast, undercutting political legitimacy. 1901 commons

Beyond The Horizon
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Of The UK Hints That Andrew Should Speak With Authorities (11/25/25)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 12:36 Transcription Available


Starmer, speaking en route to the G20 summit in Johannesburg, made clear that although he would not comment on Andrew's individual case, his long‐held general principle is straightforward: anyone who possesses relevant information in investigations of serious wrongdoing should step forward and give that evidence. He emphasised that cooperation with investigators is the correct stance when one is in possession of material that might help.At the same time, Starmer added that whether Andrew chooses to follow that principle is “a decision for him” — indicating that he was not issuing a direct instruction or demand, but rather expressing what he considers to be the correct ethical posture. He thereby signalled political support for the notion of accountability (irrespective of title or status) while also avoiding a more forceful or legally binding statement about Andrew's cooperation.to comment:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:UK PM Starmer says Prince Andrew should testify in Jeffrey Epstein probe | Fox News

The New European Podcast
PRE-BUDGET SPECIAL - with Tom Baldwin

The New European Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 56:43


The Matts are joined by Labour insider and New World contributing editor Tom Baldwin - fresh from his in depth interview with the woman of the hour, Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Tom explains what's going on in Reeves' head (lots) and how she faces an unprecedented challenge - calming a febrile electorate while delivering enough visible progress to keep Reform out of government. Is she up to the job? Listen to find out. Then the conversation turns to her boss - Keir Starmer. Can he really beat Farage and if so, how? Tom makes the best case the Matts have yet to hear for why Starmer is precisely the man for the job - but it comes with a massive caveat. Something fundamental has to change about how Number 10 goes about it. It's a deeply insightful conversation from a man who understands the trials and tribulations of this Labour government as well as anyone. Enjoy.Head to nakedwines.co.uk/matts to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines from our sponsor Naked Wines for £39.99, delivery included.OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Political Party
Show 379. Izzy Conn

The Political Party

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 42:38


Izzy is a political historian and host of the excellent 'Leading Labour' podcast that you can listen to here:https://leadinglabour.podbean.com/It's a series analysing every Labour leader from Attlee to Corbyn.So which Labour leader from history is Keir Starmer most like? And which one can he learn from the most?THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE8 December: Nick Clegg26 January: Special VIP Guest16 February: David Miliband9 March: Zack Polanskihttps://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Statesman Podcast
Jeremy Corbyn: “I'm sorry” for Your Party's messy launch

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 32:50


This summer, MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana announced the launch of the provisionally named ‘Your Party'. The new party was created to fill a gap on the left-wing of British politics that many believe Keir Starmer and his Labour government are ignoring. However, the launch process has not been smooth.Our political correspondent Megan Kenyon has been following all the updates from Your Party, and secured this exclusive interview with Jeremy Corbyn.They discuss whether Corbyn will lead the new party, why it's been such a struggle to launch, and whether he will collaborate with the Green Party's leader Zack Polanski.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:

The Epstein Chronicles
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Of The UK Hints That Andrew Should Speak With Authorities (11/24/25)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 12:36 Transcription Available


Starmer, speaking en route to the G20 summit in Johannesburg, made clear that although he would not comment on Andrew's individual case, his long‐held general principle is straightforward: anyone who possesses relevant information in investigations of serious wrongdoing should step forward and give that evidence. He emphasised that cooperation with investigators is the correct stance when one is in possession of material that might help.At the same time, Starmer added that whether Andrew chooses to follow that principle is “a decision for him” — indicating that he was not issuing a direct instruction or demand, but rather expressing what he considers to be the correct ethical posture. He thereby signalled political support for the notion of accountability (irrespective of title or status) while also avoiding a more forceful or legally binding statement about Andrew's cooperation.to comment:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:UK PM Starmer says Prince Andrew should testify in Jeffrey Epstein probe | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Politics Weekly
A make-or-break week for the UK government

Politics Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 27:00


It is finally budget week, so Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the context of Rachel Reeves's big moment and how high the stakes are. Plus, Kiran talks about what happened behind the scenes of his trip to Johannesburg with Keir Starmer, including how talks over the Ukraine peace plan unfolded. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

C dans l'air
Menaces Russes: l'alerte des militaires, le retour du service? - L'intégrale -

C dans l'air

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 65:12


C dans l'air du 24 novembre 2025 - Ukraine : le plan de paix de Trump, l'inquiétude des EuropéensUne semaine décisive s'ouvre pour l'Ukraine. Donald Trump a donné à Volodymyr Zelensky jusqu'à jeudi pour se prononcer sur son plan de paix. Mais en l'état, il est jugé inacceptable par Kiev, car il reprend toutes les exigences russes — territoriales notamment —, et par les Européens, qui y voient une capitulation forcée, avec un risque pour la sécurité de l'Europe. Les négociations ont donc repris dimanche en Suisse, en présence des Américains, des Ukrainiens et des Européens. Réunis à Genève, le secrétaire d'État américain et le négociateur de Kiev, Andriï Iermak, ont salué hier en fin d'après-midi les « bons progrès » dans les pourparlers.« Je pense que nous avons probablement eu la réunion la plus productive et significative jusqu'à présent dans tout ce processus », a déclaré le chef de la diplomatie américaine, Marco Rubio, aux journalistes, sans donner plus de détails. L'un des membres de la délégation ukrainienne, Roustem Oumerov, à la tête du Conseil de sécurité ukrainien, a estimé qu'une nouvelle version du texte « reflète déjà la plupart des priorités clés » de Kiev.Tout en s'accordant avec le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer sur la nécessité de « travailler tous ensemble en ce moment critique afin d'instaurer une paix juste et durable », selon les mots de Downing Street, le président Trump maintient la pression sur Volodymyr Zelensky, à qui il a reproché un manque de « gratitude », alors que son propre camp se déchire sur le plan de paix. Certaines voix, notamment au sein des républicains, estiment qu'il aurait été soufflé aux Américains par les Russes. « Cette administration n'est pas responsable de cette publication sous sa forme actuelle », a ainsi déclaré le républicain Mike Rounds, élu du Dakota du Sud.Depuis l'Afrique du Sud, où il représente la France au G20, Emmanuel Macron est revenu samedi sur le plan de Donald Trump, estimant qu'« il ne peut pas y avoir de paix en Ukraine sans les Ukrainiens et le respect de leur souveraineté ». En marge de ce sommet, le chef de l'État a également réitéré sa confiance au général Fabien Mandon, qui avait déclaré mardi que « la France doit accepter de perdre des enfants », estimant qu'il avait tenu devant les maires un « discours beaucoup plus élaboré que la phrase qu'on en a sortie ». Il a par ailleurs confirmé son intention de rétablir un service militaire volontaire dans le pays, face à la montée des périls sur le continent.Opérations de déstabilisation massives, propagande à grande échelle, attaques et tentatives d'ingérence russes se multiplient dans l'Hexagone et dans toute l'Europe. Nos journalistes se sont rendus en Lituanie où, ce lundi, la cour de justice de Vilnius a rendu son verdict dans l'affaire de l'incendie, en 2024, d'un magasin Ikea et a condamné un adolescent ukrainien à 3 ans et 4 mois de détention. Son acte a été requalifié de terroriste par la justice lituanienne. Selon le procureur, la Russie avait « connaissance » de ses intentions et il a agi « dans l'intérêt d'un service de renseignement militaire étranger ».Nos experts :- Général Jean-Paul PALOMEROS - Ancien chef d'état-major de l'armée de l'air et ancien commandant suprême de la transformation de l'OTAN- Elise VINCENT - Journaliste chargée des questions de défense au Monde- Laure MANDEVILLE - Grand reporter au Figaro, autrice de L'Ukraine se lève chez Talland éditions - Pierre HAROCHE - maître de conférences en politique européenne et internationale à l'université Catholique de Lille, auteur de « Dans la forge du monde. Comment le choc des puissances façonne l'Europe », publié aux éditions Fayard

The Lowdown from Nick Cohen
Starmer's failure may drag us into the abyss

The Lowdown from Nick Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 55:23


Center-Left's Struggle Against Radical RightNick Cohen talks to The Guardian's chief political correspondent Rafael Behr discuss the failure of the Western centre-left to effectively counter the rise of the radical right, using examples from the United States and Britain. They highlighted the Democrats' inability to stop Trump's return to power and Labour's struggles under Keir Starmer despite a significant majority. The discussion touched on the fragmentation of the centre-left vote into Greens and socialists, which has weakened their ability to present a unified front against their opponents.Rafael's chilling warning of the UK's political directionRafael is very pessimistic about the future as a result of Labour's ability to fight the Radical Right: "it is increasingly my view that the evidence that we need - historically - to track the trajectory of where a lot of the salient politics that we're in at the moment leads is into the abyss, right? Although we don't know exactly what is in that abyss, we know that, you know, nationalism that is on this sort of self-reinforcing, spinning outward ever into, increasingly extreme versions of itself leads to really, really dark places..."Rafael adds, "the best arguments we have against extreme nationalism are, for fuck's sake, read some history! Look at who these people are! Just, you know, pay attention to who, what these people are, what they're saying, who their friends are. What a bunch of nasty, angry, racist, thieving, kleptocratic, psycho self-serving, venal bastards they actually are! Look at that. Just look at them in the face! Look in the face of the Gorgon! Be petrified and don't vote for it. Right. And that argument, which I feel is, should be incredibly compelling, isn't working."Read all about it!Rafael's recent book Politics: A Survivor's Guide: How to stay engaged without getting enraged is published by W.F.Howes Ltd and available at Amazon and in all good bookshops.Support the show You can also read his wonderful columns in the Guardian. His X handle is @rafaelbehrNick Cohen's @NickCohen4 latest Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Echo Chamber Podcast
‘Keir Starmer’s on his way out. Does it even matter?’ with John Harris

The Echo Chamber Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 40:07


Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Award winning Columnist with the Guardian, and host of their Politics Weekly podcast, John Harris, rejoined me in advance of the Budget to talk Labour's lurch to Farage framing, the lack of a plan to improve the lives of ordinary people and the rise and rise of the Greens under Zack Polanski. The Bernadette Devlin Podcast is out now here: Richard Boyd-Barrett is here: Donate to Dignity for Palestine here:

The World This Week
Ukraine: Compromise or Capitulation?, Epstein & the MAGA rebellion, G20

The World This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 45:52


It's been a week that's seen Ukraine brace for a fourth winter of war as President Zelensky shores up support amid reports of a secret 28-point peace plan involving territorial concessions and military cuts — a proposal blasted by European allies — while rolling blackouts, relentless strikes, and a corruption scandal trigger calls for a no-confidence vote. In Washington, a defining moment in President Trump's second term saw a MAGA rebellion force through the release of all government and FBI files on the Epstein investigation, prompting a visibly irritable President to sign it into law while insisting it marked a victory for transparency. And in Britain, Labour unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the asylum system, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood championing a Danish-style crackdown on so-called pull factors as critics within her own party condemned the plan as performative cruelty.

The Jon Gaunt Show
Nigel Farage vs Keir Starmer: Who's Public Enemy No. 1? Jon Gaunt

The Jon Gaunt Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 39:47


Nigel Farage vs Keir Starmer: Who's Public Enemy No. 1? #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #Jon Gaunt #Guardian #FaragePM #ReformUK #Jon Gaunt Nigel Farage is back in the spotlight — and under fire. After new attacks from The Guardian and Keir Starmer over comments he allegedly made at just 13 years old, the question is louder than ever: Is Farage really Public Enemy No. 1, or is he becoming the people's number one choice for Prime Minister? In today's episode, we break down:

The Two-Minute Briefing
‘Incompetent and chaotic!' Allister Heath and Jacob Rees-Mogg on next week's Budget

The Two-Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 42:59


Straitjacketed by a manifesto that promised not to raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT on “working people” – and stymied by an exodus of people wealthy enough to seek financial safety elsewhere – the Labour party is scrambling to raise enough revenue to fill a £20bn fiscal black hole.As the 2025 autumn Budget draws ever closer, there is increasing apprehension as to whether Chancellor Rachel Reeves is going to employ a “mansion tax” to help balance the books.In today's Daily T, Tim is joined by Jacob Rees-Mogg and Allister Heath to preview what's set to be an “horrendous” upcoming Budget, why time is running out for both Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves and how the right needs to unite ahead of a possible early general election in 2027.Producer: Hugo Verelst-WayAdditonial production from Mikey OlympitisSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coffee House Shots
Labour's 'dog whistle politics'

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 10:30


Neither Kemi Badenoch nor Keir Starmer performed very well at Prime Minister's Questions: both fluffed their lines early on. Badenoch managed to suggest the Budget had already happened, while Starmer got lost during an attack on Tory economic policy. But while Badenoch was back to the kind of poor delivery that had previously upset so many of her Conservative colleagues, Starmer still came off worse.The most interesting exchange was with Reform Chief Whip Lee Anderson, who goaded Starmer to ‘be a man' and ensure that all the cancelled local elections go ahead next year. This facilitated an exchange about recent allegations regarding Nigel Farage's behaviour when he was a schoolboy. Is this one going to follow the Reform leader around? And how do you actually pronounce ‘Farage'?Lucy Dunn speaks to Isabel Hardman and James Heale.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La ContraCrónica
La crisis del refugio político

La ContraCrónica

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 58:22


El gobierno laborista de Keir Starmer presentó este lunes la reforma más dura de la política de asilo desde la posguerra. Entre las medidas que contempla son deportaciones más rápidas, alargar de cinco a veinte años el plazo para obtener la residencia permanente, establecer un cupo anual máximo de refugiados, revisar periódicamente la seguridad de los países de origen y confiscar dinero y joyas a los solicitantes para sufragar su alojamiento y los trámites burocráticos. Además de eso, Starmer amenaza con restringir visados a países, sobre todo africanos, que se nieguen a aceptar repatriaciones. La reforma llega cuando las entradas ilegales en la Unión Europea han caído casi un 25% en el último año, pero en el Reino Unido las solicitudes de asilo superaron las 100.000 en 2024, muchas de ellas cruzando el Canal de la Mancha en pequeñas embarcaciones. El coste de alojar a unos 30.000 solicitantes en hoteles alcanzó los 2.000 millones de libras el año pasado, un gasto que ha disparado el rechazo ciudadano y el ascenso de Reform UK, el partido de Nigel Farage. Dentro del Partido Laborista la propuesta ha desatado una tormenta. Decenas de diputados de izquierda amenazan con votar en contra y esto podría provocar una gran crisis interna dentro del laborismo. El anuncio británico se inscribe en una ola de endurecimiento de la política de asilo que recorre toda Europa, y que pone en cuestión el sistema internacional de asilo tal y como se concibió en 1951. Aquel régimen nació para proteger a disidentes del bloque soviético y como respuesta moral al rechazo a los judíos en los años treinta. Setenta y cinco años después, con 1.000 millones de personas deseando emigrar y viajes muy asequibles, la figura del refugio político se utiliza como coartada para la inmigración económica. La mayoría de solicitudes se rechazan, pero los procesos duran años y permiten permanecer en el país mientras se resuelven. Los críticos señalan que acoger a los refugiados a miles de kilómetros de sus países resulta carísimo, sirve sólo a los más jóvenes y genera rechazo entre los ciudadanos del país de acogida. La historia demuestra que los desplazados por un conflicto que se refugian en países vecinos con cultura y lengua similares regresan antes cuando se acaban los problemas en su país. Un refugiado en un país vecino es mucho más barato de sostener que en Europa o Estados Unidos donde los Gobiernos tienen que asignarles viviendas sociales y subsidios. Cada vez más voces piden replantearse el modelo desde cero. Reforzar la ayuda a ACNUR y a los países de primera acogida, procesar las solicitudes en terceros países seguros (como propone Giorgia Meloni con Albania) y separar con claridad el asilo político genuino de la inmigración laboral. Europa necesita mano de obra por el envejecimiento de su población, pero debe poder decidir cuánta, de dónde y con qué perfil. Eso con el sistema actual es imposible ya que se emplea como puerta trasera para la inmigración irregular. Con el plan de Starmer y los que se están adoptando en otras partes de Europa, el debate ya no es si el actual régimen de asilo está agotado, sino cómo sustituirlo. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:37 La crisis del refugio político 33:30 “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R 35:29 La burbuja de la IA 44:47 Milei Superstar 50:06 Por qué huyen del centro - https://youtu.be/6Wjklc7hyfE · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #inmigracion #asilo Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

These Times
Should Labour sack Starmer & will Reeves bankrupt Britain?

These Times

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 40:00


On this episode of The Econoclasts, in an important week for the British economy, Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau debate speculation over Keir Starmer's leadership and whether political instability is now a permanent feature of Westminster - before dissecting the fatal mistake at the heart of Rachel Reeves' budget, her reliance on economic “experts”, and why Reeves is paralysed by a crisis of her own choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politics Weekly
How dangerous are Labour's asylum plans?

Politics Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 31:26


There was outrage from Labour MPs on Monday evening as Shabana Mahmood outlined her plans to shake up the asylum system. Will these policies be watered down? John Harris finds out what is happening behind the scenes with Kiran Stacey. Plus, now that Labour has adopted Reform UK rhetoric on immigration, where does the party go from here? John talks to Guardian columnists Gaby Hinsliff and Rafael Behr. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

The Todd Herman Show
Don't You DARE Call Them Holy Wars Ep-2450

The Todd Herman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 40:23 Transcription Available


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