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New voting intention polling today puts Reform neck and neck with Labour. The YouGov/Times poll reveals that support for Starmer's army has plummeted nine points, with just over a quarter of Brits backing the government – while Nigel Farage's Reform party has seen its support soar by 10 points. Kemi Badenoch's Tories have lost two points, while the canvassing of 2,279 adults – carried out between 12–13 January – shows the Lib Dems and the Greens both gained one. Perhaps the most damning news, however, is that only half of those who backed Labour in the 2024 election would vote for them next time. Where is Reform drawing these votes from? Is this polling worse for Labour, or the Tories? Also, earlier today Tulip Siddiq resigned from her in the Treasury after allegations she lived in homes tied to her aunt's ousted regime in Bangladesh. Was this inevitable?  Oscar Edmondson speaks to Katy Balls and Scarlett Maguire, director at JL Partners. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

As Britain's economic growth slows and gilt returns go up (no, we can't remember what it means either) the Tory press are eager to construct a narrative of “Labour's mess”. How real is it – and is Chancellor Rachel Reeves really at risk? Plus: Trump wants to annex Canada, Greenland and possibly your house. Are we back to 19th century foreign policy where the world is basically a game of Risk? Seth Thévoz, The New Statesman's Rachel Cunliffe, comedian Matt Green and Andrew Harrison try to make sense of it all.  Support us on Patreon for an ad-free listening experience – and to independent podcasting alive!  Written and presented by group editor Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Theme music by Cornershop. Produced by Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first newly recorded episode of 2025, the second in a trilogy of episodes with regular guest Farages Fucked Face, Jack shares his screen and the fellas watch the Labour Party's creepy AI-generated propaganda video featuring various anthropomorphic animals representing the different aspects of Labour's policy agenda, and read the lyrics of the song it sparked controversy by featuring: Brazilian musician DJ Holanda's sexually explicit Montagem Coral.

Discussions have begun on whether ISIS bride Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK. Labour attempt to stop people talking about grooming gangs by coming out with a policy on AI which nobody can understand. The civil service has lost a case enforcing transgender pronouns on its workforce and Mike is also having trouble defrosting his freezer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Starmer handle the threat posed by Trump & Musk?This week Nick Cohen @NickCohen4 talks with Steve Richards @steverichards14, political commentator, author, broadcaster & historian about the threat posed to the Labour government by in-coming U.S. president Donald Trump & the menagerie of far-right weirdos like Elon Musk who has been launching a barrage of inflammatory tweets at the government since last Summer.Trump "much more dangerous" than U.S.-UK relationship breakdown over SuezSteve and Nick explore the post-war history of the U.S. - UK relationship which hit a severe low during the 1956 Suez crisis. But Steve says the threat posed by Trump & his gang was "much more dangerous." Eisenhower's administration was recognisably stolid & solid; Trump's government of MAGA nutjobs & fanatics looks set to be even worse than his first administration. The inauguration is only days away and already Trump has threatened to annex Canada, Greenland and the Panama canal! Brexit and Trump have made UK isolated from Europe & the U.S. "The British electorate has changed dramatically," says Steve. So, Starmer must be bold in dealing with the UK's isolation and continue rebuilding the country's relationship with Europe. Starmer's caution "isn't working", says Steve, adding, "it's risky being cautious, but they haven't realised that."The "revolutionary Tories" are apeing Musk & sucking up to TrumpSteve says it's clear the Tories, particularly Kemi Badenoch & Robert Jenrick, have decided to throw their lot in with Trump/Musk & help them attack the government. "They have made a decision & they are going to ride these bonkers wild waves as much as possible," says Steve in relation to the the latest Musk X assaults including his deranged libels against Starmer over grooming gangs. Steve says of today's Tories: "they're a revolutionary party now...they're not the party of one nation kind of moderates."Read all about it!Steve is an accomplished political commentator, author & podcaster. His latest book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss is published by Macmillan & his regular podcast Rock and Roll Politics is a must listen.Read Nick Cohen's regular and compelling Substack column Writing from London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is not having the easiest time reining in the economy. Last week saw markets turn against Labour's economic strategy - with the cost of government borrowing surging and the pound dropping to its lowest value against the dollar since November 2023.     On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our economics and data editor Ed Conway to understand what is causing the UK's growth to flatline. Is it a result of "global trends" as the government would have us believe? Or are the troubled chancellor's budget rules too tight and starting to unravel?     And as the global economic landscape continues to respond to world events - including the imminent arrival of a second Donald Trump term - what can the beleaguered chancellor do to ensure the economy bounces back? Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont 

George Osborne and Ed Balls are back for their first round of questions of the year, ready to mull the big conundrums of 2025! Craig Oliver, former director of Politics and Communications in David Cameron's No 10, asks the pair to weigh in on the upcoming Trump Presidency. Do we need to take him seriously – and literally – this time around? In the wake of our Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months series, should Labour have taken a leaf from the Cameron/Osborne era and painted a fuller picture of their economic approach while in opposition? And, Ed and George consider Keir Starmer's national security adviser – is there anything amiss with the appointment of Jonathan Powell? Or does it make sense? You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! And not only that… join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProduction support: Caillin McDaidTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProducer: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and Miriam Hall Executive Producers: Dino SofosPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristina Clifton and Joseph Capurso talk about the top three influences on currency markets this week including the US CPI, Australian labour force data and China's fourth quarter GDP which will tell us if the Chinese authorities met their 2024 economic growth target of ‘around 5%'.   Disclaimer:    Important Information   This podcast is approved and distributed by Global Economic & Markets Research (“GEMR”), a business division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (“the Bank”).  Before listening to this podcast, you are advised to read the full GEMR disclaimers, which can be found at www.commbankresearch.com.au.   No Reliance  This podcast is not investment research and nor does it purport to make any recommendations. Rather, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not to be relied upon for any investment purposes.  This podcast does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial products, or as a recommendation, and/or investment advice. You should not act on the information in this podcast.   The Bank believes that the information in this podcast is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations made are reasonably held at the time given, and are based on the information available at the time of its compilation. No representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, is made or provided as to accuracy, reliability or completeness of any statement made.  Liability Disclaimer  The Bank does not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising out of any error or omission in or from the information provided or arising out of the use of all or part of the podcast.    

AI moet in het VK een groeimotor worden, door kunstmatige intelligentie meer te omarmen - evenals het opwekken van kernenergie om die technologie mogelijk te maken, zo heeft de Britse premier Keir Starmer aangekondigd. Joe van Burik vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. Starmer zal een actieplan lanceren om AI op grote schaal in te zetten. Het plan van de Labour party om AI te ontketenen, valt onder de verkiezingsbelofte van de premier om Groot-Brittanie een wereldleider te maken op het gebied van kunstmatige intelligentie. Daarbij moet gezegd: het VK heeft een verleden als dé opleider van computertechnisch talent, maar is de laatste decennia wel wat ingehaald. Volgens de Universiteit van Stanford is het VK al de derde grootste AI-markt achter de VS en China, als we kijken naar investeringen en patenten. Verder in deze Tech Update: Op de Technische Universiteit Eindhoven is vandaag geen les mogelijk, na een cyberaanval afgelopen weekend TikTok heeft een verhoor gehad tegenover de Supreme Court en is nu in afwachting of daar de laatste redding mogelijk is voor die app aanstaande zondag 19 januari verboden wordt in de VS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Money Trench. In the first episode of 2025, Mark is joined by Andy Saunders, legendary PR and founder of Velocity Communications. Digging into the latest industry news, Andy shares his thoughts on the music industry's current state, including record-breaking UK music consumption and the pros and cons of dynamic ticket pricing. Reflecting on his career, he takes us behind the scenes at Creation Records during its mid-‘90s heyday, working alongside Alan McGee. He shares stories of collaborating with New Labour during the pivotal ‘79 general election and recounts a memorable incident at The Music Week Awards. We also hear the highlights from his time at Velocity Communications, including PR tips and his approach to managing a recent high-profile crisis.  NEWSLETTER Sign up HERE for the TMT newsletter - featuring each week's hottest music industry stories. PPL  The Money Trench is sponsored by the PPL who celebrate their 90th year in business this year. KEEP UP TO DATE For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on:  Instagram: @the_money_trench LinkedIn: The Money Trench Website: The Money Trench GET IN TOUCH If you have any feedback, guest suggestions or general comments? We'd love to hear from you! - Get in touch here! Thanks to our partners PPL  Earth/Percent Tom A Smith Aimless Play Fourth Pillar Sennheiser Junkhead Studio Tape Notes Executive Producer: Mike Walsh Producer: Tape Notes 

Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Fires continue to burn in LA, as Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term. Here in the UK, Labour is fighting its own fires, with anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq becoming part of a corruption investigation herself, and the Chancellor heading to China for investment as her budget comes under increasing pressure. Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill. 

Hollywood becomes Gaza, but with functioning hospitals, if you can afford. A thing for dwarves. Labour's Zionist alleged paedophile nailed on camera by vigilantes. And pictured with King Charles Should Biden's $500m to Ukraine be spent on Los Angeles fires? Perhaps the people of Los Angeles should move to Kiev to experience the Biden abundance? Money to Zelensky and Netanyahu while he can't even put out home fires. Garland Nixon gives his take.Max Blumenthal returns to Moats asking why President Zelensky is saying 'where is the money for Ukraine?' Will Donald Trump divert the cash to his own burning country? Garland Nixon: Radio Talk Show Host and Political Analyst- Twitter: https://twitter.com/garlandnixon- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gnixon-Instagram: https://instagram.com/garland.nixon-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@garlandn-Rumble: @garlandnixon-Rofkin: https://rokfin.com/garlandnixon-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garlandnixonMax Blumenthal: Editor at The Grayzone News, Author and Journalist - Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxblumenthalYouTube: https://youtube.com/@mblumenthalhttps://youtube.com/@thegrayzone7996Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegrayzonehttps://www.facebook.com/max.blumenthal Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should there be a national inquiry into grooming gangs, or one about cultural integration in the UK? The Matts also delve into the origins of Elon Musk's talking points, the economic challenges facing the UK under Rachel Reeves, as well as Labour's Brexit strategy. Plus: more on Neil Oliver as a Lindisfarne roadie. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yascha Mounk and Fraser Nelson discuss the Labour government's shrinking popularity and the challenges facing a post-Brexit Britain. Fraser Nelson is a British political journalist who was editor of The Spectator from 2009 to 2024. Nelson is also a columnist for The Times. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Fraser Nelson discuss social dysfunction in the UK; how and why Britain should pursue welfare reform; and Fraser's fight to keep the United Arab Emirates from purchasing British newspapers including The Spectator and The Telegraph. This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: podcast@persuasion.community  Website: http://www.persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields, and Brendan Ruberry Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google Twitter: @Yascha_Mounk & @joinpersuasion Youtube: Yascha Mounk LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, MPs voted against a new national inquiry into grooming gangs. The vote followed weeks of pressure on Labour after Elon Musk brought grooming gangs back into the spotlight, after safeguarding minister Jess Phillips rejected a new national inquiry. If we did have a national inquiry, what would it achieve? We've had many in recent years; Iraq, Grenfell Covid, the Post Office. Do they achieve meaningful justice for victims, or are they a drawn-out way to avoid knotty legislative change? Does parliament have the mechanisms to enact the recommendations – have politicians ever done this in the past, and is there an appetite to do so in the future? Deputy broadcast editor Natasha Feroze discusses with Spectator assistant editor Isabel Hardman, and Raja Miah, anti-grooming gang campaigner and Oldham commentator.

sociologist and political economist Will Davies. We spoke about his recent article in the London Review of Books, titled 'A Crisis in Credibility: Labour's Conundrum'. We discussed the nature of the economic agenda that Labour has adopted in its attempt to break out of the low-growth and low productivity rates that have characterised the UK economy in recent years. We chatted about the extent to which the Starmer-Reeves project emulates and diverges from the Biden administration's economic policies, and the left de-risking critique of so-called 'modern supply side economics'.

This week, MPs voted against a new national inquiry into grooming gangs. The vote followed weeks of pressure on Labour after Elon Musk brought grooming gangs back into the spotlight, after safeguarding minister Jess Phillips rejected a new national inquiry. If we did have a national inquiry, what would it achieve? We've had many in recent years; Iraq, Grenfell Covid, the Post Office. Do they achieve meaningful justice for victims, or are they a drawn-out way to avoid knotty legislative change? Does parliament have the mechanisms to enact the recommendations – have politicians ever done this in the past, and is there an appetite to do so in the future? Deputy broadcast editor Natasha Feroze discusses with Spectator assistant editor Isabel Hardman, and Raja Miah, anti-grooming gang campaigner and Oldham commentator.

Send us a textNow Labour plots to delay defence boost until 2030s - despite warnings it will put Britain's safety at risk

The Education Brief: Saturday 11 January 2025 - Top stories include: IFS warns rising SEND costs are set to devour any potential school savings. The NEU is launching an indicative strike ballot over the government's proposed teacher pay rise. Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver talked with the Education Select Committee about report cards, SEND, and the Ofsted complaints process. Labour has scrapped funding for computing hubs and scaled back language hubs. This week's deep dive:  The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW3PBLqA87A Listening - https://schoolsweek.co.uk/podcast-john-dickens-interviews-sir-kevan-collins/ Reading - https://www.waterstones.com/book/failed-state/sam-freedman/9781035026609 AI Tool - https://labs.google/fx/tools/image-fx Music by Slo Pony

The war between Labour and Elon Musk continues to rage. Today the Financial Times reports that the tech tycoon has had discussions about ousting Keir Starmer before the next election, while the Mirror holds a report that the Home Office has been assessing Elon Musk's tweets as a part of their efforts to tackle online extremism. Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and James Heale about whether Musk can really threaten Starmer's position. Produced by Cindy Yu.

The r*pe gangs scandal is vast and multifaceted. I sat down with broadcaster and journalist Patrick Christys to unpack the media failures over the years and continued failures this month.We discuss Keir Starmer's complicity, Labour's shameful history, Gordon Brown, and the vilification of those who have spoken out.Why would Labour not want a national inquiry? Are the Tories much better? What next for the victims?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 4:14 Media's Role in the R*pe Gang Scandal8:12 Ideologies and Systemic Failures 14:27 Media Bias and Political Complicity15:02 Elon Musk's Impact and Media Reactions18:20 Political Parties and Historical Context 22:37 Jess Phillips and Media Interviews42:26 Keir Starmer's Complicity and Inquiry 57:50 Deportation and Community Cohesion 1:02:49 Integration and Community Responsibility 1:06:28 Final Thoughts and Future Conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Daniel and Abhijit about the Pakistani Grooming Gangs in England. Elon Musk has brought the issue to the forefront once more, and the Labour government in England has voted against reopening the investigation. Follow them: X: @DanielBordmanOG X: @Iyervval Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman #pakistanigroominggangs #elonmusk #keirstarmer #ukgroominggangs ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

We read the papers so you don't have to! Today, The Daily Mail warns of a return to 1970s economic chaos! Luckily, Coco is here to explain why the economy is mostly just vibes-based so we should all chill out. The Guardian can't stop talking about The Traitors, and Jack explains why the middle class are allowed to love the murder mystery reality hit. Plus, The Times says we should all ‘half-arse' our way through 2025, but Miranda isn't buying it.     Join Miranda Sawyer with journalist and host of Pod Save the UK, Coco Khan and man about town and host of the Queerphoria podcast Jack Guinness.      Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#AskMarkThis week on the podcast, Seven tourist divers and their local dive-guide spent almost 30 hours floating off the Pacific islands of Palau before being rescued by what the US Coast Guard has described as a “Good Samaritan” fisherman. International diving medical experts have come up with a joint position statement on the subject of immersion pulmonary oedemaUS dive-light manufacturer Light & Motion is closing down after 35 years in business, citing politics among “many factors” contributing to its decision.A series of safety failures led to the preventable death of a diver while under water at Manns Harbor Bridge on Croatan Sound in North Carolina, according to the US Department of Labour.https://divernet.com/scuba-news/health-safety/eight-divers-undergo-30hr-drift-in-palau/ https://divernet.com/medical/ipo-survivors-strongly-advised-to-quit-diving/https://divernet.com/scuba-gear/lights/switch-off-light-motion-closes-down/https://divernet.com/scuba-news/health-safety/employer-failed-to-check-divers-health /  https://aqualung-group.com/Aquasense/https://santidiving.com/products/edge-2/Websitehttps://www.scubadivermag.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/scubadivermagazine/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/scubadivermag/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/ScubaDiverMagazine/Scuba Diver Magazinescubadivermag.com/subscriptions

What are bond yields and why does their rise risk derailing the Labour government's plans for the UK?To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with the first news episode of 2025 and everything is truly awful. We discuss AI garbage in the form of Labour's TikTok faux pas, human garbage in the form of Elon Musk, and ideological garbage in the form of Andrew Tate's manifesto. As you might expect from that list of topics, we're giving you a content warning for repeated mentions of grooming gangs and sexual exploitation. Subscribe for two whole bonus episodes a month: https://www.patreon.com/praxiscast Watch streams: https://www.twitch.tv/praxiscast Buy shirts: https://praxiscast.teemill.com/ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/praxiscast.bsky.social Cast: Jamie - https://bsky.app/profile/wizardcubes.bsky.social Rob - https://bsky.app/profile/trufflehog.bsky.social David - https://bsky.app/profile/sanitarynaptime.bsky.social

Is Living Abroad for Tax Purposes Really Any Better than the UK? Many Brits dream of living abroad to escape high UK taxes, but is it truly the best financial decision? Moving to tax havens or low-tax countries might seem appealing, but the reality is more complex. Watch video - https://youtu.be/fcFv_rTBr-M 1. Cost of LivingWhile some countries offer lower taxes, the cost of living—housing, healthcare, and daily expenses—can be significantly higher. Places like Dubai or Monaco might save you tax but cost a fortune in rent and lifestyle maintenance. 2. Tax ImplicationsRelocating doesn’t mean you’re off the hook with UK taxes. If you retain assets, investments, or property in the UK, you may still owe taxes under UK laws. Additionally, some countries have hidden taxes or high residency fees. 3. Lifestyle AdjustmentsLeaving the UK means adapting to a new culture, healthcare system, and possibly language barriers. These adjustments can be challenging and costly if poorly planned. The AlternativeBefore packing your bags, explore tax-efficient strategies in the UK. Options like ISAs, pensions, and efficient business structures can reduce your tax burden legally without leaving home. Living abroad for tax purposes isn’t always the financial paradise it seems. Carefully weigh the benefits and costs before making the leap. How will Labour’s new Renters Rights Bill 2024 affect buy-to-let landlords? The Labour Party’s Renters' Rights Bill 2024 is poised to bring significant changes to the UK’s rental market, impacting both tenants and buy-to-let landlords. Understanding these changes is crucial for landlords to navigate the evolving landscape effectively. Key Changes Proposed in the Renters' Rights Bill 2024 Watch video version - https://youtu.be/Wx1HXgVW1bM Section 24 Landlord Tax Hike Interview with Chartered Accountant and property tax specialist who reveals options and solutions to move your properties from your own name into a limited company or LLP whilst mitigating the potential HMRC pitfalls. Email charles@charleskelly.net for a free consultation on how to deal with Section 24. Watch video now: https://youtu.be/aMuGs_ek17s #finance #moneytraining #moneymanagement #wealth #money #marketing #sales #debt #leverage #property #investment #Homeownership #financialplanning #moneymanagement #financialfreedom #section24tax #financialindependenceretireearly #RentersRightsBill #BuyToLet #LandlordLife #UKPropertyMarket #TenantsRights #RentalProperty #PropertyInvestment #LandlordChallenges #RentControl #PropertyStandards #section24 #LivingAbroad #TaxPlanning #UKTaxes #FinancialFreedom #ExpatLife #MoneyTips #CharlesKellyMoneyTips #PersonalFinance #WealthBuilding

Beth, Harriet, and Ruth dive into the storm surrounding Elon Musk's incendiary comments about UK grooming gangs, Sir Keir Starmer, and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips.     They unpack the political fallout, whether Labour's response has been enough, and if the Conservatives have been opportunistic in their approach.     Plus, how Musk's influence mirrors larger challenges, from misinformation to political donations.     You can catch Beth's full interview with Jess Phillips in the Electoral Dysfunction podcast feed.    Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444   

A grim week for bonds was capped by a stunningly hot US jobs report. Group Chief Economist Neil Shearing and Deputy Chief Markets Economist Jonas Goltermann joined the first episode of The Weekly Briefing from Capital Economics of the year to explain what these jobs numbers signal about the health of the US economy and how the Fed could respond. They also discuss the fall-out in global bond markets, including why gilts have been under particular pressure despite the Labour government's efforts to prove its fiscal bona fides with the investors.  Analysis and events referenced in this episode:UK Weekly: Gilt market is not in crisis, but it does cause problemshttps://www.capitaleconomics.com/publications/uk-economics-weekly/gilt-market-not-crisis-it-does-cause-problemsChina Weekly: More weakness in store for the renminbihttps://www.capitaleconomics.com/publications/china-economics-weekly/china-weekly-more-weakness-store-renminbiCapital Economics eventshttps://www.capitaleconomics.com/events

One of the most interesting and consequential politicians of the past few years, Steve Baker was the Conservative MP for Wycombe for 14 years, served as a minister in three departments for three different prime ministers, but is probably best known as the so-called ‘Brexit hardman', who corralled the ERG group of eurosceptic Tories into numerous rebellions over how Britain left the EU. Now out of the Commons having lost his seat in the Labour landslide last summer, he speaks to Alain Tolhurst about politics in 2025, his anger over the rhetoric around the grooming gangs issue, how his party recovers under Kemi Badenoch and takes on Nigel Farage and Reform, and what life has been like post-Parliament. To sign up for our newsletters click here Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot

You have to feel for Rachel Reeves. After establishing a solid reputation in opposition, things haven't gone to plan as Chancellor so far. Her Autumn Budget led to widespread criticism over tax rises on employment and extra costs for businesses, while questions abound over whether her plans will deliver the growth Labour promised voters. Now, a slow burn rise in the UK's borrowing costs has led to gilt yields surpassing the levels seen after Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng's ill-fated mini-Budget.  Unfortunate, for a Labour party that has spend the past couple of years citing a gilt yield spike as evidence while banging on about Liz Truss ‘crashing the economy' and Tory mortgage penalties. But is Britain's current predicament Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer's fault or do they just find themselves caught out by an unfortunate set of circumstances? Or is it a bit of both? Where did things start to go wrong? Was it the Budget, or was it the claimed ‘£22billion black hole' and months of miserabilism? And what are gilts and why do yields even matter? On this This is Money podcast, Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert dig into what's gone wrong with Britain's finances and what it means for people. Plus, in better news Lee looks at the jobs that delivered the biggest pay rises last year and why. Simon explains what's going on with the US hedge fund staging a raid on seven investment trusts – and why investors should make sure they vote. And finally, Lee catches up with Dave Fishwick as the new Bank of Dave film is released.

SBS Sinhala reporter and senior journalist Mr. Manoj Udatiyawala presents today's latest news highlights from Sri Lanka. - SBS සිංහල සේවය ගෙනෙන "මවුබිමෙන් පුවත්" - මාධ්‍යවේදී මනෝජ් උදටියාවල ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ සිට වාර්තා කරයි

Happy New Year - is 2025 going to be the year of disinformation? Elon Musk started in attack mode with a flood of vitriolic and false tweets about UK grooming gangs. In Musk's crosshairs: Keir Starmer and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips. He accused them both of cover ups. Can Nish and Coco survive a year of Musk madness - the man who already makes Nish want to “eat his own anus”?We're joined by political journalist Zoë Grünewald to discuss how to fight the disinformation invasion and what else might be in store in 2025 - from Reform eating the Tories to Labour delivering some much-needed change. And just when we thought we were done with billionaire BS - Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta is scrapping its fact-checking service and Andrew Tate launched a new political party. And poor Nish is under fire from GB News for “unnecessary political swipes”on the BBC. A word to GB News - unnecessary political swipes is what Nish does! Brace yourselves - it's a wild first show back. Guests: Zoë GrünewaldAudio credits: The GuardianBBC Sky NewsMark ZuckerbergPod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukInsta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK

It's a new year and the rocket returns with a blast to take on tax rises, economy worries and a grooming scandal, but what do your co-pilots make of 2025's headlines so far?Liam questions why Labour won't launch a national inquiry into the grooming gangs, whilst Allison thinks the country's leading party are too hung up with promoting diversity as a strength to investigate any wrongdoing.Strapping into the rocket for the first voyage of the year is Economist Andrew Lilico who explains exactly why he thinks Former PM Liz Truss didn't crash the economy with her mini budget.And there are results from the great ‘Planet Normal Christmas Weigh in'....Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Read Allison Elon Musk has ripped the cloak of deceit off one of Britain's most disgusting scandals: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/07/elon-musk-has-ripped-cloak-of-deceit-off-britain-scandal/ |Read Andrew Did Liz Truss Crash The Economy?: https://europe-economics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Did-Liz-Truss-Crash-the-Economy-Final.pdf |Read Sentencing Remarks: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Judgments/sentencing-remarks-r-v-dogar-others.pdf |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour vote down an inquiry into Pakistani rape gangs sparking nationwide outrage. The economy begins to buckle under the weight of Rachel Reeve's awful budget and Starmer tries to rush through the Chagos deal despite nobody from the islands wanting it. It's all doom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Rachel Reeves starting 2025 with a bond market headache? Ed Balls and George Osborne explain how global trends and UK inflation might just mean she's boxed herself in… again. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's growing interest in British politics – and hatred of Keir Starmer – has erupted into a row over the grooming gangs scandal. What would Ed and George do in Starmer's position? And what are the long and short term political implications for Labour, the Tories and Nigel Farage's Reform party.Plus, over in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after a decade in power, and among the possible candidates mooted to replace him are two old friends of Ed and George's: Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, and former deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Who will win out, and what will the future of Canada look like? Political Currency has been nominated for the People's Choice award at the Political Podcast Awards. Please VOTE for Political Currency at https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/Join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProduction support: Caillin McDaidTechnical Producers: Will Gibson Smith and Danny PapeProducers: Miriam Hall, James Shield and Rosie StopherExecutive Producer: Dino SofosPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back for 2025 with their guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.   How are global events like Trump's moves, China's policies, and the world economy shaping UK politics? Foreign Secretary David Lammy hopes to show Labour and Sir Keir Starmer are in the driving seat - Jack and Sam discuss if he can.Chancellor Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules are under scrutiny, with concerns of higher taxes or spending cuts on the horizon, as she jets off to China with the governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey. And Sir Keir Starmer's plan to tackle people smuggling - is it realistic?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk 

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Justin Trudeau, Canada's long-standing Prime Minister, announced his resignation this week, marking a seismic shift in the nation's political landscape. Trudeau's departure comes after nearly a decade as Prime Minister and thirteen years as leader of the Liberal Party. His resignation was not entirely unexpected but has sparked a wave of introspection within Canadian politics.Here is what you need to know if you don't care about Canada unless they're playing hockey or changing heads of state as told to us this episode by Evan Scrimshaw.The Breaking Point: Why Trudeau ResignedTrudeau's decision to step down was a culmination of mounting pressure from within his party and worsening public opinion. In recent months, his leadership faced escalating dissent. A pivotal moment was the resignation of the finance minister, which signaled deep fractures within the Liberal Party. Over the holiday season, Trudeau faced an ultimatum from his caucus—resign or face a vote of no confidence.Several factors contributed to Trudeau's plummeting support:* Declining Poll Numbers: Trudeau's approval ratings had been steadily eroding, with the Liberal Party polling over 20 points behind the opposition Conservative Party.* Special Election Defeats: Losing in traditionally strong Liberal ridings signaled waning public support.* Policy Disconnect: While many of Trudeau's policies were popular in principle, his personal brand had become a liability. Voters who liked Liberal initiatives often dismissed them outright when they were linked to Trudeau.Trudeau's tenure will be remembered as one of bold progressive initiatives juxtaposed with ethical controversies. On the positive side, his government achieved significant reductions in child poverty, lowered carbon emissions, and introduced affordable childcare programs. Yet, his administration was marred by scandals, including:* Ethics Violations: Pressure on the attorney general to favor a Quebec-based company, SNC-Lavalin, during a corruption probe.* Conflicts of Interest: Controversies surrounding contracts awarded to organizations with personal ties to Trudeau's family.* Housing Crisis: Critics argue Trudeau's inaction exacerbated Canada's housing affordability crisis, with rents and mortgage rates soaring during his leadership.As Scrimshaw put it, Trudeau's administration embodied “reckless disregard” for ethical boundaries. While these issues might have been survivable individually, collectively, they eroded trust in his leadership.Trudeau's resignation has thrown the Liberal Party into a leadership race. He will remain interim Prime Minister until March, with no parliamentary sittings until then. Key contenders for his replacement include:* Chrystia Freeland, the current finance minister and one of Trudeau's closest allies.* Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England Governor.* Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence.* Other candidates, including Francois-Philippe Champagne, Dominic LeBlanc, and former B.C. Premier Christy Clark.The party faces a critical choice: selecting a leader who can halt its decline and prepare it for the next general election. Scrimshaw warns that without decisive leadership, the Liberal Party risks being overtaken by the New Democratic Party (NDP) or marginalized altogether, as seen historically with the UK's Liberal Party being replaced by Labour.As Trudeau exits, the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, appears poised to seize power in the next election. Poilievre, a pragmatic and relatively moderate conservative, has maintained focus on fiscal discipline while distancing himself from extreme social conservatism. The scale of the Conservative victory—whether narrow or overwhelming—will shape the trajectory of Canadian politics for years to come.Trudeau's political obituary is one of contrasts. He entered office as a symbol of youthful energy and progressive ideals, but over time, his administration became a cautionary tale of hubris and ethical lapses. His departure offers an opportunity for renewal within the Liberal Party and Canadian politics at large. Yet, the path forward is fraught with challenges, as the party grapples with its identity and viability in a rapidly shifting political landscape.ChaptersOpening and Introduction (00:00:00–00:00:45)General overview of topics, including Trudeau's resignation, Zuckerberg's changes at Meta, and upcoming political discussions.The Revival of Government (00:00:45–00:01:25)Commentary on the return of political activity in the House and the Trump administration's cabinet hearings.Justin Trudeau Resigns (00:01:25–00:08:45)A detailed discussion of Trudeau's resignation, his legacy, and the future of the Liberal Party.Global Political Trends and Liberal Party Risks (00:08:45–00:12:15)Insights into parallels between Canadian and UK politics, the Liberal Party's identity crisis, and risks of being overtaken by the NDP.Future Leadership of the Liberal Party (00:12:15–00:14:22)Breakdown of potential leadership candidates and their implications.Conservatives' Prospects and Pierre Poilievre (00:14:22–00:21:57)Analysis of Poilievre's leadership style and the Conservative Party's likely dominance in the next election.Discussion with Tom Merritt on Meta (00:39:00–00:41:07)A conversation with Tom Merritt on the implications of Meta's changes for political and social discourse.The Trump Administration's Strategy (00:26:23–00:29:56, 00:42:00–00:49:20)Overview of Donald Trump's legislative plans, reconciliation tactics, and the challenges facing the House and Senate. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Today, we look at the debate over a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal playing out in the House of Commons.The issue was voted on because of an amendment to a Labour bill that will introduce changes to the education system. Chris unpacks the politics, education editor Branwen Jeffreys explains the changes, and political correspondent Tom Symonds talks about what victims are calling for.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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Anna Harris and Teodora Agarici. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Professor of sociology Sam Friedman charts the enduring influence of private schools in the making of the British elite and asks whether the Labour government is looking finally to curtail it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

At PMQs today, the battle lines were drawn ahead of today's vote on Labour's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which aims to protect children within the education system. Its contents have galvanised opposition parties, who are using the legislation to force a fresh inquiry into grooming gangs. Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott has also been on the airwaves today, attacking some of the reforms detailed in the plan, specifically on academies and free schools. The government is set to take away many of their freedoms to set curriculum and pay. Many credit the academy reforms as one of the Tories' few successes during their 14 years in power, pioneered by our own editor. So, do academies have a future in the education system? What's Labour's motivation here? Oscar Edmondson speaks to Michael Gove and Katy Balls. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

The new year brings fresh challenges for Starmer's government and continued pressure to deliver on Labour's campaign promises. After years of political turbulence, can Labour deliver meaningful change? Join Alex von Tunzelmann and Steve Richards, host of Rock & Roll Politics, as they take stock of the government's priorities for the new year and ask what resolutions Starmer should make for 2025. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.   www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editors: Simon Williams. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having said a national inquiry into the grooming scandal was off the table, today the government looks to be signalling a possible U-turn. Meanwhile Kemi Badenoch ramped up the pressure on Keir Starmer at PMQs. Camilla and Kamal assess her performance.Plus, the world is preparing for a second Trump presidency. Facebook and Instagram's parent company has announced it will end third-party fact-checking as Mark Zuckerberg cosies up to the president-elect. And as Trump sets his sights on Greenland, we get the local reaction.Producer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyVideo Editor: James EnglandStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First proper episode of the New Year and there's plenty to react to. Legitimate calls for an inquiry into rape gangs alongside Elon taking a 'keen interest' in UK politics and straying outside the boundaries of truth. Ian Stone joins me to discuss all this, plus we ask whether Labour's social care plan can be taken at face value (but ended up making childish jokes). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comBitcoin to $200,000k anyone? Sterling to crash? The US dollar to 20 year highs? As for silver …OK, folks. It's predictions time.As ever, the eternal conflict applies: the more outlandish the prediction, the more entertaining it is to read about - but the less likely it is to actually happen.On these pages, we attempt to strike a balance.Here are 15 things to look out for in 2025.1. The long overdue correction in the UK housing market finally begins.“Record Boxing Day bounce,” says Rightmove. Read beyond the headline and you get this: “Our data shows a 26% increase in the number of new properties listed for sale compared to Boxing Day 2023, which previously held the record.” They're trying to spin more sellers.More sellers means more supply.Meanwhile… houses are overpriced. The economy is not booming, so people have less money. Labour's higher taxes also mean buyers have less capital to spend. Higher mortgage rates mean there is less money to borrow, and, thus, less newly created money to come into the market and prop up prices. The rich are not coming to Britain - they are leaving, if they haven't already left.More supply of houses, but less money to buy them with.Meanwhile, stamp duty is a massive deterrent to buyers. Never mind people choosing not to move because of it, anyone buying a second or third home - they're as good as gone: who is going to pay 5% stamp duty for a second or third home? Not many people, I wouldn't have thought. More supply, less money, fewer buyers.Then there is the general perception of the economy. Psychologically, people are not feeling rich, nor are they bullish about the economy, meaning fewer people will take the plunge.What about investment from overseas?See my earlier comment about stamp duty. The cost of buying drives away investment.Moreover, the UK is not currently well looked upon. Rich Americans, for example (normally a good source of buyers), are not going to pile in given, one, the costs of buying and, two, how the UK is currently perceived over there.Then Labour are going to loosen planning laws and build a whole load more houses - well, they say they are - meaning even more supply.As if that wasn't enough, 2026 is the year the 18-year-cycle in property turns down. If houses don't turn down this year, I'll declare this market permanently immune.2. Keir Starmer survivesHis premiership is already looking dicey. It's one crisis after another, and it's difficult to see how he survives, especially with all the rape gang stuff.However, I think short-term PMs became a bit normalised in the Cameron-May-Johnson-Truss-Sunak era. Cameron went because of Brexit. May went for the same reason. Johnson got his landslide, handed to him by Farage, but then Covid came along, and Johnson, under a lot of pressure from the Left, got the shove from Tory MPs with whom he was never particularly popular anyway, worried about their seats. Not having been elected, Truss and Sunak were toast before they even started.None of that applies to Starmer. I admit he is looking shaky, particularly under this extraordinary pressure from Elon Musk. But I still think it's too early for Labour MPs, worrying about their seats, to give him the shove, and it's normal for a PM to last the full term - what happened under the Idiots Tories was not normal - so somehow Starmer survives the year.3. Gold hits $3,000.I'm not wildly bullish about gold at the moment, at least in US dollar terms, though I still think it is absolutely essential you own some. One, because at some point the China gold story is going to hit the mainstream, and suddenly there will be a scramble for gold. It probably won't be this year, but you never know, and gold is one particular lifeboat you want to have ready in advance. Second, if you are in the UK, I think sterling has problems - more on this in a moment - and your wealth is much better stored in shiny yellow metal than it is in British government digital stuff. (You would normally say British government paper, but it isn't paper anymore).On which note, if you are buying gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times, I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.And If you haven't already, take a look at my buddy Charlie Morris's monthly gold report, Atlas Pulse. It is, in my view, the best gold newsletter out there, and, best of all, it's free. Sign up here.$3,000 - landmark number though it is - is only 12.5% higher than where we are. We could easily see that by June.4. Microstrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) becomes a top 100 company by market cap. Currently, Deutsche Telecom (market cap US$145 bn) is 100th. Microstrategy is $85 billion at time of writing. It joins the elite. What a pick this has been for readers.5. Bitcoin … I was in Miami on New Year's Eve at Michael Saylor's - strictly on reconnaissance, of course - and one thing I learned there was that roughly half of corporate donations during the 2024 Presidential Election - $245m according to the Federal Election Commission - came from the crypto industry. Coinbase alone contributed $75 million. I'm a beneficiary, so I'm not complaining, but, really, you have to say, buying such favour is more than a little dodgy, even if that is how the world works and has almost always worked.But it means the likelihood of the Republicans delivering on their pledge for a strategic bitcoin reserve is likely. The US isn't going to buy a million coins straight away, but it may well buy 3-400,000 in year one. That sends bitcoin a lot higher.The prediction?

How do you solve a problem like Elon? We have spent much of the past week talking on the podcast about Labour vs Musk, and the tech billionaire's vocal criticism of how the government is dealing with the grooming gang scandal. But Reform UK are having their own issues with the volatile owner of X. There have been questions over whether Musk could still bankroll the party after he called for Farage to step down following a disagreement over Musk's support for the far-right activist Tommy Robinson – but in the last 24 hours, it seems the tech billionaire has rowed back a little on his stance and has returned to reposting Farage's tweets. Musk seems to be playing those on the right of British politics against each other, dishing out endorsements – retweets – to a different politician each day. Can anyone trust Musk? And what has the response to the grooming gang scandal revealed about parties on both sides of British politics? James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Tim Stanley, columnist for the Telegraph. Produced by Megan McElroy, Natasha Feroze and Oscar Edmondson.

We did it, we survived 2024. Now, we face 2025 – a year where the world's most influential country is headed by a convicted felon. How consequential will Donald Trump and his nerdy henchman, Elon Musk, be? And back home, Labour is taking on its first full year in charge. Keir Starmer has made a lot of promises, can he and his government get any of it done? And what will happen to Nigel Farage's Reform UK? Our first panel of the year gets into the biggest issues of 2025 and the cast of characters that COULD be the most influential this year. We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow   www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Andrew Harrison with Rafael Behr, Ros Taylor and Zoë Grünewald. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie is joined by Raja Miah MBE. Five years ago almost to the day, Raja Miah came on The Richie Allen Show with evidence that senior officials in the Labour controlled council in Oldham covered up child grooming by British-Pakistani gangs. Why? Raja said it was done to protect the party's Muslim vote in the town. It was bombshell stuff back then. He named names and paid a heavy price for it.Now Raja's claims have finally gone mainstream. Twitter boss Elon Musk has led condemnation of Labour Minister Jess Philips, after it was revealed she refused a request by Oldham Council, to open an inquiry into grooming in the town. Don't miss this show. https://x.com/recusant_rajahttps://www.redwallandtherabble.co.uk/

How do you solve a problem like Elon? We have spent much of the past week talking on the podcast about Labour vs Musk, and the tech billionaire's vocal criticism of how the government is dealing with the grooming gang scandal. But Reform UK are having their own issues with the volatile owner of X. There have been questions over whether Musk could still bankroll the party after he called for Farage to step down following a disagreement over Musk's support for the far-right activist Tommy Robinson – but in the last 24 hours, it seems the tech billionaire has rowed back a little on his stance and has returned to reposting Farage's tweets. Musk seems to be playing those on the right of British politics against each other, dishing out endorsements – retweets – to a different politician each day. Can anyone trust Musk? And what has the response to the grooming gang scandal revealed about parties on both sides of British politics? James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Tim Stanley, columnist for the Telegraph. Produced by Megan McElroy, Natasha Feroze and Oscar Edmondson