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Was Diddy brought down by the Deep State Dark Forces MATRIX? Or is he just the one billionaire going to jail for sex offences? Meanwhile Labour continue their limp-dicked campaign of “beating Reform at the debate table” by agreeing with them about everything. AND: Returning Favourite DARREN GRIMES Has Been Back On His Substack - free of the clutches & restrictions of OFCOM, to bring you another floor-jaw'ing scoop. I react appropriately. Here are some links i really hope you click: Patreon

Lesley's back from her trip to Iceland with lots to talk about and share including disturbing news about The Gulf Stream.https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/09/atlantic-ocean-circulation-nearing-devastating-tipping-point-study-findsThere seem to be more leaks from within this new Labour government than a set of Thames Water's pipes. This time on what might be in next week's Budget. BBC Scotland's Sunday Show focused on this. We look at who was on the show and what questions were asked. What questions weren't asked,especially  of Energy Minister Michael Shanks in terms of GB Energy and Carbon Capture and Storage.Sticking with energy Lesley takes the lid off a looming crisis particularly impacting Scotland over smart meters.Meanwhile Labour held a swanky Investment Summit trumpeting a £63 Billion post-election boost in investment.What's the reality behind the boast, what have Labour promised the likes of Blackrock, and just how many new jobs will all this cash create?All this plus the new movie about the early years of Trump's rise ,"The Apprentice" reviewed. ★ Support this podcast ★

It's Tory Leadership and Tory Conference time. Meanwhile Labour's performance in Govt continues to inspire. Very few people. ALSO: a scientist is jailed for cloning and breeding a sheep... Here are some links i really hope you click: Patreon

The election campaign has only just begun but already the stench of PR bull is polluting the airwaves. National Service isn't a bad idea but Rishi will never implement it. This policy is just "red meat" to attract the Tory deserters who were flocking to Reform. But now that Farage has run away from the democratic fight Reform are finished.  Meanwhile Labour's only real policy idea seems to be lets bribe kids with the promise of giving them the vote at 16. The only voting reform we need is the scrapping of postal votes. Is this the best that the Political Class can offer us? Have a listen and see if you agree.  

Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Michael Gove thinks problems with the housing market could drive young people away from democracy. Who caused these problems? Gove is also questioned over the PM's transphobic joke, and Israel's imminent Rafah offensive. Meanwhile Labour have officially U-turned on their green pledge. And Joe Biden is defending his memory, with little success. Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill.

We begin with our thoughts on the horrific events unfolding in Gaza and Israel.Has it been a case of out of sight, out of mind, for the plight of the Palestinians for the outside world? In responding to Hamas terror has the Israeli government engaged in the war crime of collective punishment? And are domestic politicians using this crisis for political gain?The Rutherglen and West Hamilton by election, no matter the spin over turn out and continuing support for Scottish independence, was a disaster for the SNP. What lessons should, and must, be learned from the defeat?Meanwhile Labour is cock a hoop over the result and its growing lead in the polls. This is evident at its annual conference where change is front and centre, but how much change can we expect from a Starmer government?  Lesley makes a surprise prediction.All this plus movie recommendations and what looks like a great Celtic Connections line up for 2024  ★ Support this podcast ★

The government has dropped it's house building targets during a housing crisis. Meanwhile Labour have gone on the attack, pledging to prioritise house building and Ben is a bit excited. We also discuss Mat's news, mental health check-in and some jokes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Act have support from the Green Party on a Parliamentary motion to vote on if the abuse of the Uighur minority in China amounts to genocide.Meanwhile Labour has withheld its position on the Act party's motion, Foreign Minister and MP Nanaia Mahuta telling reporters post caucus that meeting discussions would remain private for now.Act has requested Parliament debate whether human rights abuses in the Chinese region of Xinjiang amounted to genocide, and in turn calls on the Government to fulfil its obligations under international law.The motion, filed by deputy leader and foreign affairs spokeswoman Brooke van Velden last week, needs the support of each MP in the House in order to be debated.Greens foreign affairs spokeswoman Golriz Ghahraman said the caucus had decided to support the notice of motion to declare a genocide "in solidarity with the Uighur people"."We have long been raising concerns about human rights abuses accruing in the Xianjiang Uighur Region."We are calling for meaningful action to raise this issue internationally."The party also called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to release information about any trade details connected to slave labour within the Xianjiang province.Labour and National were also both considering whether to support the motion at caucus.This morning Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reiterated her concern over "grave human rights abuses", but again voiced caution over the specific term genocide."What will be discussed today is a response to a very particular issue of whether or not genocide should be declared."There were international laws and requirements around the definition, she said, but any decision would not undermine their current position on human rights abuses which was "very strong" and the need to investigate what is happening independently.The 1948 United Nations genocide convention defines genocide as acts "committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethical, racial or religious group", which can take place in times of war or peace."The international community and New Zealand have been calling for unfettered access for individuals to go in and establish if that is indeed happening," Ardern said.Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O'Connor acknowledged any declaration would have an impact on trade relations between the countries.National leader Judith Collins also said the party needed to discuss the matter in caucus, while calling on the Government to provide MPs with all information it holds about the situation.Asked if New Zealand should follow the lead of allies, including Britain, United States and Canada, who have all accused China of committing genocide, Collins said New Zealand was a "sovereign nation and we should make our own decisions".Trade impacts would be the "elephant in the room" around any decision, she said."About 30 per cent [of trade] goes to China, it is the elephant in the room when we discuss issues like this."Waikato University law professor Alexander Gillespie previously told the Herald while it was a good move to discuss the issue, he did not think politicians getting involved at this stage was the right way to address the situation.It had risks for the Government politically both ways also, with a declaration likely to heavily impact dealings with China and invoke trade retaliation."Even Australia, which has received a lot of trade problems from China, has not walked into this space. If we went first, expect payback."Meanwhile, a Labour block vote against it could be a "bad look" unless they have some alternative option."At a time of New Zealand is being accused of being too cuddly to China, it would look terrible."What you want is the UN experts to make such a determination - not politicians."Apart from the experts having much more credibility in the process, it also would depoliticise it."If the UN experts continued to be denied, over a period of another six months of so, Gille...

As the government announces an ambitious new target for coronavirus testing, Labour prepares to name its next leader. Wayne David, MP for Caerphilly, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek that all talents should be included in the next shadow cabinet. Meanwhile Labour donor and JML Founder, John Mills, tells us what role the party should play in tackling the coronavirus, and who he wants to see on the opposition front bench.

The Conservative Party now has barely 70,000 members, most of them aged over 60. Meanwhile Labour has over half a million, many of them young. What does this mean for the future of British politics? Can a party survive without members? Can Labour negotiate the divisions within its ranks? And what room is there for a new party of the centre? With Helen Thompson and Chris Bickerton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Ha ha, it totally happened; Bill English quit two weeks after saying he wouldn't. Now a gallery of ghouls compete for his place for the honour of leading a divided party to defeat and another round of soul-searching in 2020. Plus related-to-various degrees; allegations of dimwittery regarding an MP's use of snapchat put the world's worst detectives on the hunt for an antagonist. Trump and Russia and monsters under the DNC's bed. Meanwhile Labour actually appear to be making social progress. Link to War Nerd interview preview with Yasha Levine on the military origins of essentially the entire internet. Yes even that bit. Bumper music; Ty Segall - Every 1's a Winner REM - Crush With Eyeliner MIA - Go Off

HuffPost UK politics team take a look at the first week on the campaign trail. So far, the conservatives seem to be hammering home their message but will Boris be different? Meanwhile Labour go hard on policy while the "progressive alliance" takes shape. #politics #conservatives #theresa may #jeremy corbyn #housing #progressive alliance #general election 2017 #ge2017