Podcasts about lord adonis

As ministers try to plot a new path to cut record migration numbers, Reform UK - formerly the Brexit Party - hopes to win over disillusioned Conservative voters. Patrick Maguire is joined by Iain Martin and John Stevens to discuss the threat to the Tories, and whether Labour was right to mock Rishi Sunak's use of a hammer.PLUS: In Patrick's political counter-factual series "What If", Labour's Lord Adonis and Lib Dem Baroness Featherstone remember the 2010 coalition talks and discuss what might have happened if Nick Clegg's party had rejected the Conservative offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we meet Lord Adonis who we were delighted to welcome to our offices last week alongside senior representatives from across the rail sector. Andrew Adonis is a member of the House of Lords and founding Chair of the UK's National Infrastructure Commission. He was a Government Minister in Tony Blair's government, and went on to become Secretary of State for Transport under Gordon Brown. So his reflections on where we've come in Britain when it comes to rail travel, and what we need to be thinking about in the future draw on a wide range of personal experience. Lord Adonis was closely involved with setting up HS2 when it was just a small start-up. He also played a leading role in bringing Crossrail to London – one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects the capital has ever delivered. Music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com) Show notes: If you would like to hear more about the themes that Lord Adonis discusses listen to our feature episode “Reimagining our railways and stations” where we explore how innovation and new technologies are shaping the future of the rail industry as it rises to the huge challenges the 21st Century is throwing at it. You can also listen to our interview with the broadcaster and former MP, Michael Portillo about Britain's railway history and what the future might look like – click here. To learn more about the UK's first ‘Station Innovation Zone' and how the Catapult is supporting Bristol Temple Meads station to trial new technologies, click here. If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on Connected Places, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Follow the show! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult. 

Lord Adonis gives the 36th annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture at Westminster Abbey. Money has long been associated with moral danger and the deliberate parting with it is generally seen as something to be honoured and encouraged. But globalisation of markets, environmental degradation and the rise of technology have created new geographies of ethical risk which national governments find it hard to tackle. Knowing how money talks and that much change is needed, how do we work out where it is now safe to stand?

Chris Mason presents political discussion from Ashley Village Hall in Northamptonshire.

The Conservative Party's 2019 manifesto promised an ambitious plan for connecting towns and cities by road and rail and supporting electric vehicles, cycling and walking. But what evidence will the government use to shape its transport strategy and how can it ensure the system is customer-focused? How has England's transport network held up under the dual pressures of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic? And how can a transport strategy support net zero goals? Following recent research from the Institute for Government and the Gatsby Foundation, which analysed the use of evidence in transport policy in the UK and compared it to four other countries, the IfG was delighted to bring together an expert panel to discuss whether England needs a single transport strategy, the challenges involved in putting such a strategy in place, and how the system can be resilient to shocks and crises whilst reducing carbon emissions and keeping the focus on user experience. On our panel to discuss these issues were: Lord Adonis, former Secretary of State for Transport Sue Kershaw, Managing Director for Transportation at Costain and APM President Bridget Rosewell CBE, Commissioner on the National Infrastructure Commission Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive at Transport for the North The event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Follow @ifgevents #IfGtransport  We would like to thank Costain for kindly supporting this event.

The Conservative Party's 2019 manifesto promised an ambitious plan for connecting towns and cities by road and rail and supporting electric vehicles, cycling and walking. But what evidence will the government use to shape its transport strategy and how can it ensure the system is customer-focused? How has England's transport network held up under the dual pressures of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic? And how can a transport strategy support net zero goals? Following recent research from the Institute for Government and the Gatsby Foundation, which analysed the use of evidence in transport policy in the UK and compared it to four other countries, the IfG was delighted to bring together an expert panel to discuss whether England needs a single transport strategy, the challenges involved in putting such a strategy in place, and how the system can be resilient to shocks and crises whilst reducing carbon emissions and keeping the focus on user experience. On our panel to discuss these issues were: Lord Adonis, former Secretary of State for Transport Sue Kershaw, Managing Director for Transportation at Costain and APM President Bridget Rosewell CBE, Commissioner on the National Infrastructure Commission Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive at Transport for the North The event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Costain for kindly supporting this event.

Lord Adonis is a passionate Remainer and centrist, and there's a lot of things we disagree on, to say the least - so we talk over why Keir Starmer's leadership is failing, whether everyone should have settled on a soft Brexit deal, the popularity of left-wing ideas, and how the country can escape the current catastrophe.Please like, subscribe - and help us take on the right wing media here: https://patreon.com/owenjones84Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Pierce talks to Labour's Lord Adonis about his party's narrow win in the Batley and Spen by-election - and why it might just save Sir Keir Starmer's job - and talks to trade expert Shanker Singham about Brexit bringing £1billion in investment to the North East. Plus, first Bezos, now Branson, the billionaire space-race that may mean YOU could soon be holidaying in space! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Pierce talks to former Labour minister Lord Adonis on why he fears the Hartlepool result may herald the end of his party, and speaks to Conservative MP Jake Berry on why 'unclear Starmer' might be the reason Boris has stolen yet another brick from Labour's Red Wall. Plus, Claudia Connell on why she won't be visiting friends houses, even when she's allowed to on May 17th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Orwell chastised the "boiled rabbits of the Left" for disliking what he called "the spiritual need for patriotism". He was writing in 1940 during Hitler's Blitz of London and other British cities. But Orwell also poses a challenge to those on the Left today who find patriotism redolent of flag-waving chauvinism, uncomfortably at odds with their cherished internationalism and an unwelcome diversion from other priorities. Since he was elected leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer has spoken of his love of country, determined to make a break with the legacy of his predecessor. Polling suggested Jeremy Corbyn was perceived to be cool in his patriotic sympathies. That view among electors in northern England and the Midlands was indeed so strong it was one of the main reasons former Labour supporters gave for switching to the Conservatives at the 2019 general election. In this edition of "Analysis", Edward Stourton asks how Labour can turn the page on its seemingly conflicted stance on patriotism. What would a distinctive Labour patriotism consist of? Could it appeal to different people in different parts of Britain when the Union now seems more fragile than ever? Is the task even so fraught with difficulty that Labour should simply leave this subject to its opponents? In short, what is Labour's answer today to the awkward challenge posed by Orwell eighty years ago and which stubbornly refuses to go away? Those taking part: Deborah Mattinson of BritainThinks; former Labour leader, Lord Kinnock; singer and author, Billy Bragg; Shadow Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray MP; New Labour loyalist, Lord Adonis; Labour MP, Florence Eshalomi; and Jon Cruddas, Labour thinker and MP for Dagenham & Rainham. Producer Simon Coates Editor Jasper Corbett

Hold onto your hats. On this week's episode of EG's We're Still Here podcast, host Emily Wright is joined by residential reporter Emma Rosser and tech and global reporter Lucy Alderson for one of the most high octane episodes since lockdown begun. Apart from in depth discussions around wallpaper stripping, Alderson's lunch choices and why Rosser is no longer drinking wine out of pasta jars, the duo delve into some of the biggest news stories and trends from the past week. Rosser first addresses the ongoing scandal following housing secretary Robert Jenrick's approval of Richard Desmond's £1bn Westferry Printwork's development on the Isle of Dogs, E14. She discusses why Lord Adonis has warned of the worst "sleaze and possible abuse of office" he has witnessed in his career following Jenrick's admission of "apparent bias". The Metropolitan Police will assess Jenrick's decision on the 1,524-home, 46-storey tower which has been referred to its special enquiry team. Tune in for the full story. Then Alderson discusses EG's health and wellbeing content which has been a major focus this week. From open, honest comment pieces from industry figures on their own mental health through to why the sector is now putting this issues at the heart of how it moves forward beyond lockdown, it is clear that the industry is becoming more open to discussing the problems and addressing solutions around this subject. "People are realising that it's OK not to be OK some days," says Alderson. "That's what makes us human." For more on this plus why you should find the time to fill in EG's survey on race diversity in real estate https://www.egi.co.uk/news/have-your-say-race-diversity-in-real-estate/ tune in to this week's podcast. And if all of that isn't reason enough, until you have heard Rosser and Alderson discussing the merits of burgers and olives for lunch, you haven't lived.  

In this extra edition of the podcast Lord Adonis discusses coronavirus, China and the WHO with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey will return this Friday with the regular podcast. 

We speak to former Government Communications Director Lucian Hudson about whether there's light at the end of the tunnel. We catch up with Lord Andrew Adonis. And we learn more about the influence of Latin and Ancient Greek! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

British Labour Party politician, academic and journalist who served in the Labour Government for five years. He served as Secretary of State for Transport from 2009 to 2010, and Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission from 2015 to 2017

Covering for Femi this week was the charismatic and witty, Jolyon Rubinstein. He was joined by Youth Officer for Hull George Aylett to discuss everything from general elections to extensions. Journalists Joana Ramiro and James Ball were in the studio on the day we should have been leaving the EU. They chatted about the current options we face as a country, which quickly changed as it was announced that MP's had rejected Theresa May's Brexit deal for a third time. Finally, talking to Jolyon about this breaking news was Lord Andrew Adonis, who gave his opinions on what will happen next in this never ending game called Brexit.

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Masham Town Hall in Ripon

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Worthing College

Nimbyism... How would you feel if an 18-acre electricity substation was built in your back yard? In this episode, Evan Davis travels to Necton to meet a community divided over plans for development in their area and asks whether protecting your patch is selfish or the right thing to do? Studio guests: Lord Adonis - former Transport Secretary Loyd Grossman - heritage campaigner, broadcaster and gastronome Sarah Stein Lubrano - Head of Content at the School of Life.

In May, what was billed as the biggest ever overhaul of train timetables led to widespread rail disruption - why has this new timetable caused such rail chaos this summer? Since then, passengers travelling on the services of two rail franchises - Govia Thameslink and Northern - have suffered weeks of cancellations and delays. The overhaul was aimed at improving punctuality and boosting capacity, but what passengers got was hundreds of trains removed from service as the franchises struggled to cope with the planned changes. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has defended his handling of the situation and pointed the finger at the rail industry - but who is really responsible? And can long-suffering passengers trust that the disruption will finally be brought to an end - and not repeated?David Aaronovitch assesses what led to such chaos on the railway and what the disruption says about the state of Britain's railways.CONTRIBUTORSTony Miles, Modern Railways magazine Dieter Helm CBE, Professor of Economic Policy at Oxford University.Lord Adonis, former Transport Secretary and former Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission.

Is Theresa May en route to a 'soft Brexit'? Will Big Ben bong to mark the big day? Are more ministers going to resign over Britain leaving the EU? And what does negotiating Britain's withdrawal have in common with a game of chess? Chopper's Brexit Podcast has the answers. Joining us today: Andrea Leadsom MP, Leader of the House of Commons who helped take the EU Withdrawal Bill through Parliament; Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, prominent Brexiteer and leader of the European Research Group, Lord Adonis, the Labour peer dubbed 'Remainer in Chief' and Andrea Jenkyns MP who quit as Parliamentary Private Secretary to speak out on Brexit.

There will be at least one resignation in the Cabinet when we see the terms of the Brexit deal in the Autumn, and it could be as many as four or five, a peer and former Labour minister says today. Lord Adonis, a keen Remainer, forecasts a “crisis” in Parliament when MPs are presented with the Brexit treaty. He tells today’s Chopper’s Brexit Podcast talk of at least one resignation is the “common gossip in Westminster”. Lord Adonis says: “I think it’s very unlikely to be someone from the right - the Prime Minister is giving in to them and giving them everything they want. It’s much more likely to be one of the pragmatic, sensible people who people who believe in British trade and don’t want to trash the country”. The Labour peer is joined on the podcast by Conservative MP and Brexiteer Michael Tomlinson who dismissed the prediction as “wishful thinking”. Lord Adonis believes the solution is to hold a second vote on the terms of the deal: “The issues involved are so great - they’re the most important issues since I’ve been involved in public life - the right thing in the Autumn would be for Parliament to refer the Treaty, when we see it, to the people for a people’s vote.” Also on Chopper’s Brexit Podcast, available from 6am on Friday morning, Stanley Johnson, father of Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and a one-time Remainer who says he became a Brexiteer for the sake of democracy. But Mr Johnson doesn’t rule out a return to his former side: “Of course I’ve been loyal to Brexit, but if it appears to be the case that we’re not going to put in place the whole raft of EU measures which we have and we’re not going to achieve this enforcement mechanism which I think is vital, I wouldn’t say I might not change my mind.” Other guests include the Telegraph’s Political Editor, Gordon Rayner; Brexit Editor, Dia Chakravarty; and Europe Editor, Peter Foster, and Chris Waterman who sings a familiar tune with a Brexit twist.

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Lord Adonis joins William for a chat, what about? Brexit, government mess ups, the future the past and much much more. As you can well imagine it's a lively conversation. Andrew is a really great guy and was exceptionally generous with his time. Please rate review and share, your support means the world.

Andrew Adonis joins Stephanie Lloyd and Conor Pope to discuss the past few weeks in British politics, including his explosive resignation, the government's ideological mishandling of the railways, Brexit, and Clement Attlee's birthday.Further reading:*Lord Adonis is the political heavyweight Labour needs to stop Brexit *The New Yorker's praise for Clement Attlee, a model for our times *“Brexit is a populist and nationalist spasm” – Lord Adonis' resignation letter in full*Tony Blair: 2018 is the year the fate of Brexit will be decided See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest technology news. This week; Lord Adonis has called UK phone coverage "deplorable", is he right, and what can be done about it? Gadget of the Week is the Humax H3 Espresso, a palm sized device which is capable of turning your standard TV into a smart TV and give access to a plethora of free and paid services. For more details on what this nifty little box of tricks can do, and what it scored, listen in! You can hear Fevzi on BBC Radio Berkshire every Saturday at 7.40am, and you can contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #BBC #Radio #Berkshire #Howard #Hughes #Lord #Adonis #Phone #Telephone #4G #3G #5G #Signal #Deplorable #Contract #Strength #GadgetoftheWeek #Humax #H3 #Espresso #TV #Television #Stream #YouTube #Netflix #Convert #HDMI #OnDemand #History #Discovery #Media #Player

Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are joined by our acting Staggers editor, Henry Zeffman, to digest last Thursday's elections. What do the results mean for Labour? How might Sadiq Khan implement his manifesto? And why is Lord Adonis like Pokemon? (Helen Lewis, Stephen Bush, Henry Zeffman) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lord Adonis, the new Chair of the UK Government’s Infrastructure Commission, spoke at a Legatum Institute Business Forum breakfast where he discussed why Britain must invest in its infrastructure if it is to boost business across the UK. Moderated by Cristina Odone, Director of Communications at the Legatum Institute. More Information:www.li.com/events/business-and…on-with-lord-adonis

Lord Adonis and Neil Coyle at Elephant & Castle

Matthew Parris hears from Labour peer Lord Adonis why Joseph Bazalgette, the Victorian engineer, has his nomination as a Great Life. Bazalgette, the grandson of a French immigrant who made a fortune lending money to the Hanoverian royal family, is one of the most important of the great Victorian engineers. He not only built a sewage system for London which wiped out cholera in the city, he also built the famous Embankments, laid out several of the main thoroughfares and built or improved many of the city's landmark bridges. Yet he is far less well-known than his flamboyant contemporary Brunel and less celebrated than the creators of the railways. With the help of Joseph Bazalgette's great-great-grandson Sir Peter Bazalgette, the man responsible for Ready Steady Cook and Big Brother and now Chairman of the Arts Council, Matthew pieces together the story of Sir Joseph Bazalgette, "The Sewer King." Producer Christine Hall First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2014.

Following his appearance at the London Policy Conference, former Labour Transport minister Lord Adonis discusses the benefits of London's Mayoral system and the need for Crossrail 2.