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France's governance is at stake as it holds snap elections for its National Assembly, with the far-right National Rally looking to build on its success in the European Parliament elections; the United Kingdom (UK) has its own snap general elections with Keir Starmer and his Labour Party looking to end the fourteen-year rule of the Conservatives; Iran's snap presidential elections could signal unity of regime hard-liners or glimmers of change; the European Union (EU) plans to impose provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles; and Ukraine strikes more than thirty Russian oil refineries. Mentioned on the Podcast Amanda Chu, Kenza Bryan, and Lukanyo Mnyanda, “Global Glut Turns Solar Panels into Garden Fencing Option,” Financial Times Ian Johnston, “French Voters Juggle Democratic Duty and Summer Getaways,” Financial Times David Lammy, “The Case for Progressive Realism,” Foreign Affairs Matthias Matthijs, “Pivotal Elections for France—and Europe,” CFR.org Ray Takeyh, “Does Iran's Presidential Election Matter?,” CFR.org Sergey Vakulenko; Michael Liebreich, Lauri Myllyvirta, and Sam Winter-Levy, “Should Ukraine Keep Attacking Russian Oil Refineries?,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/france-iran-and-uk-hold-snap-elections-eu-pushback-chinese-evs-and-more
The blistering report into Boris Johnson's behaviour by the House of Commons privileges committee casts doubt over his political future. The FT's Whitehall editor Lucy Fisher is joined by FT columnists Stephen Bush and Miranda Green to discuss the committee's brutal conclusions — and where the former prime minister goes next. Plus, the FT's Scotland correspondent Lukanyo Mnyanda joins Lucy from Edinburgh for an update on the turmoil engulfing the ruling Scottish National Party.Follow Lucy on Twitter @LOS_FisherRead a transcript of this episode on FT.comWant more? Has Rishi Sunak seen the back of Boris Johnson?Johnsonism will haunt the Conservative partyHumza Yousaf rejects calls to suspend Nicola Sturgeon from SNPSign up for 90 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter' award: https://ft.com/insidepoliticsofferPresented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. View our accessibility guide Clips: Jacob Rees-Mogg:BBC, Angela Rayner:Sky News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scotland's first minister announced this week that she was stepping down after eight years in office. What does her resignation mean for the Scottish National party and Scotland's independence campaign? We discuss the country's future. Plus, presenter George Parker talks to Douglas Alexander, former Labour cabinet minister, about his Scottish Labour comeback and his party's prospects.With Scottish correspondent Lukanyo Mnyanda and special guest constitutional expert Professor Nicola McEwen. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Manuela Saragosa. The sound engineer was Breen Turner We'd like to hear from you. What do you like (or not)? Please help us by filling in our listener survey at ft.com/politicssurvey It will take you around 10 minutes to complete and you will be in with a chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort earbuds! -Read the latest on UK politics -Follow @GeorgeParker -Subscribe to FT UK politics newsletter -Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com -View our accessibility guideRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We discuss whether Boris Johnson's Global Britain ambitions were achieved during his recent overseas trip and the fallout from the resignation of deputy chief whip Chris Pincher. Plus, we explore Nicola Sturgeon's plans for a second Scottish independence referendum and whether the next general election will decide the future of the United Kingdom. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with political editor George Parker, political correspondent Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe, UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and Scotland correspondent Lukanyo Mnyanda. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Jan Sigsworth-Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk-Follow @Seb Payne -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newslettersAudio: BBC See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Clement is joined by newspaper editors Lukanyo Mnyanda, Editor of Business Day, Ron Derby, Editor in Chief at the Mail & Guardian and Mpho Raborife, Managing Editor at news24 to talk about their everyday duties as the news editors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Day TV — Moody's move to downgrade South Africa's credit rating to junk wasn't unexpected, the timing, however puts additional pressure on the country's economy as we're still assessing the impact of the coronavirus. Business Day TV unpacked the decision with Business Day Editor, Lukanyo Mnyanda, Intellidex's Peter Attard Montalto and Duma Gqubule - economist and founding director of the Centre for economic development and transformation.
MultimediaLIVE — Despite losing by-elections in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga to its traditional arch rival the ANC, the IFP says it has shown significant growth in both provinces - but the data tells a different story - data analyst Paul Berkowitz and Business Day editor Lukanyo Mnyanda break down just what 2019 elections may hold for the party. Jingle music: The Mynabirds - Numbers Don't Lie
MultimediaLIVE — A new poll by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has shown that support for the ANC is declining ahead of the national elections in May. The poll revealed the ruling party currently enjoys the support of 54.7% of voters - a 1.3% decline since December. As of February, ANC support is down 7.4% from the last election. Join Business Day editor Lukanyo Mnyanda and Business Day politics editor Genevieve Quintal in studio this week, to discuss what the political shake up might mean for the upcoming elections and the country's economy.
MultimediaLIVE — South Africa's large technology and media corporates have captivated market news for the past week. Join Business Day editor Lukanyo Mnyanda and senior business writer Nick Hedley, as they dissect the recent JSE performance of Vodacom, Blue Label, Multichoice.
MultimediaLIVE — We pick out some of the most important statements from President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address and ask Business Day editor Lukanyo Mnyanda to fill in the gaps. Hint: Eskom was high on the agenda.
MultimediaLIVE — Business Day editor Lukanyo Mnyanda sits down with journalist Karyn Maughan to dissect just what state capture is and the latest from the judicial commission happening now in Johannesburg.
MultimediaLIVE — Business Day editor Lukanyo Mnyanda and senior financial writer Warren Thompson sit down and take a deeper look at the deeper story behind Resilient.