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Sir Keir Starmer has only been prime minister for 16 months but already there are reports some Labour MPs want him out.   The details that have emerged about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the Angela Rayner tax scandal and Labour's perceived lack of direction by some in the party have all put pressure on Sir Keir - with a growing number of MPs said to be feeling he has until May's local elections to turn things around.   It's the biggest threat to his leadership so far and a somewhat familiar name is reportedly preparing to try and replace him.   Allies of Andy Burnham – the “King in the North” who's currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester – have launched a new campaign group, Mainstream, calling on the government to introduce a wealth tax, nationalise utility companies and end the two-child benefit cap.   Who is Andy Burnham and how plausible is it that he could replace Sir Keir? How fragile is the prime minister's position and what would a Labour leadership election look like?    Niall Paterson is joined by Professor Robert Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester and a senior fellow at UK in a Changing Europe.  Producer: Natalie Ktena & Emily Hulme Editor: Mike Bovill     

#StarmerResign #Mandelson #Epstein #UKPolitics #LabourCrisis #TommyRobinson #LIVE #JonGaunt Chaos at the heart of Starmer's so-called “government of change.” Five ministers gone in just weeks. Explosive emails show Peter Mandelson calling child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “my best pal” and lobbying for his early release! Bloomberg blew the whistle Monday. By Wednesday, Starmer was defending Mandelson in Parliament. By Thursday, he was forced to sack him as the full truth dropped. Did Starmer mislead MPs? Downing Street denies it – but the timeline stinks And now, 150,000 people take to the streets in London led by Tommy Robinson. Starmer's only response? A lecture about the flag and branding the demo “far right.” Poll ratings collapsing. Promises of “change” in tatters. Political tone-deafness on full display. It's time for him to go. Real Change #StarmerResign #Mandelson #Epstein #UKPolitics #LabourCrisis #StarmerScandal #LondonProtests #TommyRobinson #MinisterialResignations #GovernmentOfChange #StarmerPMQs #UKNews #PoliticalCrisis #LIVE #JonGaunt #vlog Starmer Resign, Mandelson, Epstein, UK Politics, Labour Crisis, Starmer Scandal, London Protests, Tommy Robinson, Ministerial Resignations, Government of Change, Starmer PMQs, UK News, Political Crisis, vlog This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

The U.S. President has issued his latest ultimatum on the Russia-Ukraine war. But the demand is directed at NATO. Donald Trump says the U.S. will slap major sanctions on Russia only when NATO members agree to stop buying Russian oil. It's one of several conditions the President is demanding that could cause a snag for alliance members, including Canada.Also: Parliament resumes next week in Ottawa, and the federal NDP are returning to fewer seats and shakier prospects. The tiny group of 7 MPs face a piling campaign debt -- and no permanent leader at its helm. We'll take you inside the party retreat in Parksville, British Columbia, where they are looking to regroup and strategize.And: It was the groundbreaking all-female festival of the 90s. Now, a new documentary screening at TIFF goes behind the scenes of Lilith Fair. We'll take you to the red carpet to hear from festival founder Sarah McLachlan.Plus: building a liquified natural gas plant on the East Coast, Nepal swears in new interim Prime Minister, the volunteers feeding firefighters in Nova Scotia, and more.

The fallout from Lord Mandelson's sacking continues. All eyes are now on Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney – could he take the fall for Mandelson's appointment? As Whitehall editor of the Sunday Times Gabriel Pogrund tells James Heale and Lucy Dunn, Mandelson and McSweeney's relationship stretches back to New Labour. But, Pogrund warns, as McSweeney lay the foundations for Labour's victory in 2024, losing him would mark a 'revolution in the Starmer project'.Plus: after a slew of bad news for the government, there was one Labour victory this week – at the annual Westminster dog of the year competition. Megan McElroy interviews some of the MPs who took part; we hope their dogs are more loyal than their colleagues...Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Issue this week: What the first projects on Prime Minister Mark Carney's approval fast track signal about the government's direction. MPs prepare to return to Parliament , but have the dynamics shifted? And Conservatives target the Temporary Foreign Workers program. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Sean Curran reports as MPs digest the sacking of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.

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This coming Monday, MPs return to Ottawa for Parliament's fall session, with the health of Canada's economy front and centre.Last Friday, Prime Minister Carney unveiled a new set of measures designed, he says, to make Canada's economy more resilient in the face of persistent U.S. tariffs. We also now have a leaked list of the major infrastructure projects that are being considered for fast tracking.CBC senior Parliamentary writer, Aaron Wherry is here to discuss the challenges ahead for Carney's government, with Parliament set to resume next week.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister. In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris has doubled down on the controversial comments he made about race during the final days of the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. His latest social media post puts him at odds with his party's earlier apology, and was today roundly condemned by MPs from across the House. Mr Ferris posted on Instagram last week, criticising Labour for having "Indians, Asians, Black and Pakeha" campaign for its candidate, Peeni Henare. Those remarks prompted Te Pati Maori to clarify that its movement has always been for "the people", but in a further post, Mr Ferris has come out swinging at his critics. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.

Te Pati Māori's co-leaders are silent during widespread criticism of one of their MPs social media posts, labelled 'racist' by some. Tākuta Ferris posted a video, saying it's unacceptable for other ethnicities to campaign to take a Maori seat from Maori. The party apologised in the past for a previous social media post with a similar sentiment. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has labelled these comments 'painful' and 'infuriating'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Universities of Kent and Greenwich are set to ‘merge' in a shock move that's the first of its kind.An email's been sent to staff at the University of Kent this morning announcing the "formal collaboration" – it follows a difficult period financially for the Uni of Kent.Also in today's podcast, a group of MPs says our food security could be at risk as 'alarming amounts' of meat and diary products are being illegally imported into the UK.A report by the committee has described conditions within a facility at the Port of Dover where checks are carried out as 'inadequate'.A  man who had just put down a deposit on a house with his partner is fighting for his life after suffering four strokes and a bleed on the brain.The 23-year-old from Maidstone had suffered a headache all week when he sneezed in Costco last month. A town that has been without direct train services to London for almost four decades could see them return.Since 1989, passengers heading to the capital from Sheerness have had to get off at Sittingbourne and wait for a connection – but Southeastern is looking to bring back a direct service. And final preparations are being made for a relay around Kent and Medway to spread the message of suicide prevention. More than 130 baton bearers will carry the Baton of Hope across the county in memory of people who've been lost - we've spoken to one of the organisers. 

With the announcement yesterday that the government would be prepared to suspend visas for countries that don't cooperate with the UK over deportations, has Shabana Mahmood shown she has what it takes to tackle immigration? Tim Shipman and James Heale join Patrick Gibbons to discuss whether the new home secretary can ‘stop the boats'.But, as the government ‘reset' continues, all eyes are on Labour's deputy leadership race. The most high-profile MPs to throw their hats in the ring are education secretary Bridget Phillipson, former shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry – and Lucy Powell, fresh from her sacking as Leader of the House of Commons. Is the race shaping up to be a one-on-one between a government loyalist and an outsider?Plus: as Kemi Badenoch is trying to talk about the economy we discuss whether she is more William Hague or Iain Duncan-Smith, and the Epstein scandal has pulled in our man–dy in Washington.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jung Chang's Wild Swans, the epic family memoir that followed the lives of Jung, her mother and grandmother through China's 20th century, was banned in mainland China, but was a smash hit worldwide upon publication in 1991. Now Jung's sequel, Fly, Wild Swans, brings her family's story up to date. She joins Nuala McGovern.The Labour deputy leadership race could be an all-woman affair, with all current declarations coming from female MPs. Nuala gets the lowdown from Kitty Donaldson, chief political commentator for The i Paper.The All Party Parliamentary Group report on PCOS - or polycystic ovary syndrome - has found that women face prolonged delays in diagnosis, fragmented care, and limited access to treatments. The condition is also expected to undergo a name change later this year to more accurately reflect what it is. Nuala hears from Chair of the APPG, Labour MP Michelle Welsh and Caroline Andrews from PCOS charity Verity.Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck took her own life in 2021, after filing a complaint against Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber. He had pinned her down and tried to kiss her at a work social event. An inquest into her death earlier this year determined the Army's handling of the complaint played "more than a minimal contributory part in her death". Webber has now pleaded guilty to sexual assault at a pre-trial hearing, and is awaiting sentencing. Jaysley's inquest in February this year heard that her line manager also harassed her, with the Army failing to take action. Jaysley's mother Leighann McCready and her solicitor Emma Norton, from the Centre for Military Justice, join Nuala.Janet Willoner, aka the Tree growing granny, has grown more than 4,000 trees in her garden. She forages for seeds, grows them, and they eventually grow in forests in her local area of North Yorkshire. She has been nominated in the BBC's Make a Difference Awards in the Green category. She speaks to Nuala.

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Nitin Gadkari Missing Along with 33 MPs? | उपराष्ट्रपति चुनाव में बहुत बड़ा खेल होने वाला है?

Dal prossimo 15 settembre, con il pagamento del corrispettivo dell’opas, Mediobanca diventerà controllata del Monte dei Paschi. Durante il periodo di adesione sono state consegnate 506,6 milioni di azioni, pari al 62,29% del capitale, e tra il 16 e il 22 settembre Siena potrebbe superare la soglia del 66,7% necessaria per il delisting e la fusione. Questo permetterebbe di accelerare le sinergie promesse da 700 milioni e sfruttare 2,9 miliardi di crediti fiscali in sei anni. Delfin e Caltagirone hanno aderito con il loro 30%, mentre il ritocco cash di 0,9 euro ha convinto casse di previdenza, Benetton, Amundi, Anima, Tages, Unicredit e grandi fondi come Vanguard, Fidelity e Blackrock. Anche alcune famiglie pattiste, come Tortora e Doris, hanno deciso di partecipare. Ora il consiglio del 18 settembre prenderà atto del cambio di controllo, e l’uscita di Nagel e del cda è attesa per l’assemblea del 28 ottobre. Si lavora a una lista di maggioranza Mps, con i nomi di Palermo e Morelli per la carica di ceo e di Grilli e De Vecchi per la presidenza. La nuova stagione segna la fine dell’autonomia storica di Mediobanca e apre scenari anche su Generali, dove Mps erediterà il 13,1% del Leone da Piazzetta Cuccia, in sinergia con Delfin e Caltagirone. Per Donnet e il cda di Generali si prospettano mesi difficili, con lo stop al progetto di fusione con Natixis. Intanto De Agostini ha completato la cessione delle sue quote, segno dei tempi nuovi. Ne parliamo con Luca Davi, Il Sole 24Ore.Le prospettive del Pnrr a un anno dalla scadenzaA un anno dalla scadenza del Pnrr, le difficoltà nell’attuazione emergono in tutta l’Unione europea, ma l’Italia resta tra i paesi più avanti. La Francia guida con l’82% delle scadenze già completate, seguita da Danimarca (57%), Germania (54%) ed Estonia (49%), mentre Italia e Lussemburgo si attestano al 43%. Considerando i traguardi del secondo semestre 2024, l’Italia salirebbe al 54%. Finora Roma ha ricevuto 122 miliardi su 194,4 complessivi, pari al 62,7%, e la Commissione ha dato il via libera alla settima rata da 18,3 miliardi, mentre è stata presentata la richiesta per l’ottava da 12,8 miliardi. L’Italia è quindi tra i paesi con la quota più alta di risorse già incassate, anche se il ministro con delega al Pnrr Tommaso Foti, ha annunciato per l’autunno una nuova revisione del piano. Interviene Carlo Altomonte, Associate Dean e Direttore PNRR Lab, SDA Bocconi, e membro CD Fondazione M&M.Rapporto Coop, 'italiani al risparmio, è l'era del deconsumismo'Secondo il Rapporto Coop 2025, il risparmio è il driver primario per il 42% degli italiani, segno che la società dei consumi lascia spazio al deconsumismo. La spesa delle famiglie cresce solo dello 0,5% rispetto a cinque anni fa, ma oltre la metà è assorbita da spese obbligate come abitazione, utenze, trasporti e cibo. I consumatori acquistano solo l’indispensabile, si orientano sul second hand, preferiscono riparare anziché sostituire e, quando spendono in tecnologia, cercano utilità più che gratificazione. Crescono le vendite di piccoli e grandi elettrodomestici, mentre calano gli acquisti di smartphone. Nei primi sei mesi del 2025 si registra una ripresa nei carrelli della spesa, con vendite in crescita del 3,8% a valore e del 2% a volume, trainate da frutta e verdura. Al contrario cala la spesa nella ristorazione fuori casa (-2,2%), con un terzo degli italiani che intende ridurla ulteriormente. La ricerca di convenienza resta alta: i discount crescono dell’1,8%, meno dei supermercati che segnano +2,7% grazie a promozioni e prodotti a marchio del distributore, oggi percepiti come equilibrio tra qualità e risparmio. Il commento è di Albino Russo, direttore generale Ancc-Coop (Associazione Nazionale Cooperative Consumatori), e curatore del Rapporto.Infermieri, fuga dalla laurea, ci sono più posti che candidatiGli infermieri restano l’emergenza numero uno della sanità italiana, con una carenza stimata di almeno 70mila unità. Per la prima volta però, al test di ammissione alla laurea triennale ci sono stati meno candidati rispetto ai posti disponibili: 19.298 domande contro 20.699 posti, con immatricolazioni effettive destinate a essere inferiori. Nei 41 atenei pubblici le domande sono scese da 19.421 a 17.215 su 18.918 posti, segnando un calo dell’11% in un anno, con punte oltre il 30% a Roma. Una parziale compensazione potrebbe arrivare dai corsi di Medicina: dopo la riforma del test di ingresso gli iscritti sono scesi a 54mila, ma il 20% ha indicato Infermieristica come alternativa nel caso di esclusione. Potrebbe quindi esserci un recupero, ma intanto la carenza di infermieri mette a rischio ospedali e avvio della sanità territoriale con le Case di comunità. Facciamo il punto con Marzio Bartoloni, Il Sole 24 Ore.

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After just nine months in office, Prime Minister François Bayrou has been ousted in a crushing confidence vote. Only 194 MPs backed him, while 364 voted against. Bayrou, a 74-year-old veteran centrist and long-time Macron ally, called the vote himself a gamble. He said France was sinking in a “swamp of debt” and that he needed parliamentary backing for €44 billion of austerity measures. That included a deeply unpopular plan to scrap two public holidays and in the end, his gamble backfired. So, what happens after handing his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron this morning?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En la primera hora de Capital Intereconomía repasamos las claves del día y la evolución de los mercados en Asia, Wall Street y Europa. En el primer análisis de la mañana, Araceli de Frutos (Alhaja Inversiones FI) comenta la búsqueda de primer ministro por parte de Macron y su efecto en bonos, bolsa y euro. Además, la atención está puesta en la presentación del nuevo iPhone de Apple, la caída de Tesla a niveles de 2017, el inicio de la OPA de BBVA sobre Sabadell, el control de MPS sobre Mediobanca y el avance del oro hacia nuevos máximos. En el repaso de la prensa, con el diplomático Gustavo de Arístegui, abordamos la parálisis política en Francia, las medidas de Sánchez contra Netanyahu, la victoria del Partido Laborista en Noruega y el avance del peronismo en Buenos Aires, que amenaza la gobernabilidad de Milei.

The political pile-on over Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s migrant comments continue, as some MPs apologise on her behalf. Plus, Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin on why state’s Treaty is a “voice” to parliament in disguise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 9 September 2025, the police is now trying to hunt down anyone who was helping Tom Phillips hide. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speaks with Heather about the latest in the investigation. Heather makes a plea to stop any documentaries on Tom Phillips and his kids - to protect their futures. Children's Minister Karen Chhour agrees. Turners boss Todd Hunter thanks the Advertising Standards Authority for more publicity - after the ASA ruled a burnout scene in Turners' ad was socially unacceptable. Are we too up tight when it comes to our ads? Plus, the Huddle debates whether MPs should sell their investments before coming to Parliament to avoid conflicts. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sei morti e 12 feriti nell'attacco di un bus a Gerusalemme nord.

Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs were again split over the decision to ban the Palestine Action group.

MPs deliver their verdict on measures to prevent meat and dairy products being imported illegally into the UK. The report published today by the Commons' Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Committee is unlikely to make comfortable reading for DEFRA. The Addington Fund countryside charity is opening its Forage Aid grant scheme in response to feed shortages caused by the drought conditions experienced in some parts of the country. And, there are signs that declines in some farmland bird species are slowing thanks to agri-environment schemes.Presenter: Charlotte Smith Producer: Sarah Swadling

Labour is in disarray since Angela Rayner's resignation, even as the Prime Minister tries to seize back the narrative by reshuffling his Cabinet. Tim and Camilla are joined by Jacob Rees-Mogg to assess the refreshed front bench.Meanwhile Keir Starmer is being held to ransom by the unions, with striking Tube drivers demanding fewer hours for the same pay. Rees-Mogg says: “fire the lot of them”.Plus, the BBC's director general and chair are set to be grilled by MPs on Tuesday over Gaza, Glastonbury and MasterChef. Tim and Camilla speak to culture committee chair Caroline Dinenage.Producer: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Director: Meghan SearleSocial Producer: Charlotte HocquetExecutive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each year, MPs have to disclose their investments on the pecuniary interests register. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

France has been plunged into a fresh political crisis, with MPs voting to oust the prime minister. The BBC reports Francois Bayrou called the surprise vote of confidence on himself after huge opposition to his budget plans. France's National Assembly voted by 364 votes to 194 to eject him from office, and bring down his minority government. President Emmanuel Macron now faces a choice between calling a snap election or picking a fifth prime minister in less than two years. France Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that part of the problem was Bayrou's attitude. She says he seemed to antagonise everyone he spoke to, and he didn't try to negotiate or seek coalitions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're just about ready to move on from John Major but, before we do, we need to spend a few moments on two major events of his second premiership. One was a significant breakthrough, in Ireland, even if it didn't go to completion under his administration; the second, his back-to-basics campaign, was an unqualified disaster.The first of the two problems with ‘back-to-basics' is that going backwards isn't a slogan that appeals much to voters. The second is that it feels like an appeal to morality, and there couldn't have been a worse time for that kind of appeal in the Conservative Party: it was engulfed over the coming years by a whole string of scandals, many sexual but some more simply corrupt, involving such actions as MPs taking money to ask helpful parliamentary questions.On Ireland, Major got the peace process really motoring, with support not just from the Republic of Ireland but even more significantly, from the US. If things ground somewhat to a halt in the last year or so of his premiership, that was mostly down to the Provisional IRA ending its ceasefire, in response to Major's apparent over-readiness to accommodate the Northern Ireland Unionists. That, in turn, was mostly down to his having lost his parliamentary majority and therefore having to depend on the Unionists to cling on to office.That he did, calling the 1997 general election at very close to the last possible moment. But the atmosphere of sleaze created by the scandals, the unpopularity of moves such as railway privatisation, and the perception that the Tories were increasingly split (over Europe) sank his party in voters' views. The election, on 1 May 1997, gave a landslide Commons majority, even larger than Thatcher's, to Tony Blair and Labour – or, to use his language, New Labour. He reckoned Labour had won thanks to ‘a vote for the future'. It looks like going forward to the future resonated better with voters than heading back to basics.Illustration: John Major at the 1993 Conservative party conference, detail from a photograph by Malcolm Gilson/Rex Features, from 'The Guardian'Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

The New Zealand First election campaign may have begun, and Winston Peters believes the party is marching forward with practical solutions. MPs and supporters gathered in Palmerston North over the weekend for the party's annual conference. Members discussed 55 remits, which could end up being policy proposals in next year's election campaign. Party Leader Winston Peters told Mike Hosking NZ First is compellingly different from other parties, doing the right thing for Kiwis. He says the party sits in the middle, is pragmatic, and talks about common sense solutions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan Markle is making headlines again — this time for apparently not knowing her own legal name. Royal experts are calling her “extraordinary” and “completely incorrect,” while critics are tearing into her cooking show, pricey potato chips, and $90 rosé. Some reviewers call With Love, Meghan “garden porn without the fun,” while others liken it to “being gaslit by a multimillionaire.” Plus, what Meghan's products actually deliver, why the Queen's legacy still overshadows the Sussexes, and the 10 questions MPs should be asking about the Royal Family's money and power.

In CI News this week: Peers warn the Westminster Government that its proposed home education register is an unnecessary intrusion into family life, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney agrees that McArthur's assisted suicide Bill discriminates against vulnerable people with disabilities, and campaigners and politicians unite to curb the harmful effects of gambling. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Peers challenge ‘intrusive surveillance' of home-educated families Scotland's First Minister: ‘Assisted suicide Bill is discriminatory' MPs, Peers and campaigners call for gambling reform at summit Five-year-old girl with rare condition ‘brimming with life'

In this Telugu podcast episode, we sit down with Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao, Member of Parliament from Medak, lawyer by profession, and one of the most outspoken BJP leaders from Telangana. Known for his sharp arguments and fearless stand on issues. Raghunandan Rao opens up about politics, law, family, and the everyday struggles of a public leader.We begin with one of the biggest contradictions of Indian democracy: 251 of the 543 newly elected MPs face criminal cases. Can clean politics truly exist when over five crore cases are still pending in courts? Rao points out the hypocrisy of focusing on issues like Sabarimala while fundamental judicial reforms are ignored. As someone with cases against him, he speaks candidly about the personal toll and why in today's climate, survival in politics almost guarantees cases being filed.Rao's journey is also a story of patience and resilience. Expelled from TRS, defeated multiple times in Dubbaka, he never gave up. Using his now-famous dinosaur vs. giraffe metaphor of Darwin theory, he explains why adaptability and endurance matter more than instant wins.On freedom of speech, he questions why anonymous abusive content is tolerated online while citizens are arrested for criticizing politicians. From the urea controversy to the silencing of YouTubers and leaders on freedom of speech, Rao takes on an interesting toll.We also explore the unseen life of a politician: the round-the-clock demands, school admissions, medical emergencies, hospitality costs, and the stress that leaves most leaders battling BP and diabetes. He explains why cars and staff aren't luxuries but survival tools in political life.Turning to Telangana politics, he addresses whether a national party like BJP can compete with deeply rooted regional parties. He speaks on vote chori, duplication of votes, Aadhaar linking, and the flaws of the 51% majority system. He also highlights the disparity in funds: Telangana contributes ₹1.3 lakh crore in taxes but receives less than ₹20,000 crore back.The discussion covers petrol prices, infrastructure growth, and the devolution of funds, as well as allegations that BJP uses agencies like ED and CBI to “wash” leaders once they join the party. He also responds to debates on Hindu vote banks, BJP's RSS roots, and succession after Modi.As a lawyer and politician, he reflects on balancing two seemingly opposite roles; twisting words to defend a client in court while promising truth and service in politics. He recalls unforgettable cases, his reputation as a highly paid advocate, and why advocates remain among the highest taxpayers in India.Yet this episode isn't only about politics. He insists parents must discuss politics at the dinner table, teaching children values, awareness, and curiosity. He opines youth to see politics as a career while also encouraging families to support alternative professions. With examples from P.V. Sindhu, Nikhath Zareen, and Malavath Poorna, he reminds us that India needs dreamers in every field, not just engineering or medicine.From policing reforms and the role of the Election Commission to the power of social media, media bias, and even the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, Raghunandan Rao's words reveal the complexity of leadership in modern India.Direct, sharp, and often provocative, this conversation takes us inside the mind of a politician who is also a lawyer, father, and fighter. Finally, his mix of honesty and grassroots perspective makes this a must-listen for anyone who cares about democracy, politics, and India's future.

Lloyds Banking Group will put thousands of its staff at risk of dismissal, and Indonesians are angered over the widening inequality in their country. Plus, MEPs in the European parliament are unhappy with the EU-US trade deal, and the FT's John Foley explains what artificial intelligence has to do with the outcome of Google's antitrust case. Mentioned in this podcast:Thousands of Lloyds staff face axe in performance overhaul European parliamentarians attack EU-US trade deal and demand changesGoogle shares jump after judge refrains from ordering break-upIndonesian rage over MPs ‘opulent lifestyle' reflects deep economic discontentGoogle dodges a bulletToday's FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Katya Kumkova, Victoria Craig, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Te Pāti Māori has apologised after one of its MPs attacked Labour's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate on Instagram. Tākuta Ferris posted a photo of Labour MPs and volunteers posing with a Peeni Henare billboard, saying it was mind-blowing to see "Indians, Asians, Black and Pakeha" campaigning to "take a Māori seat away from a Māori". Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders have asked Mr Ferris to remove the post and apologised for any hurt it caused. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch faced off in the first Prime Minister's Questions following summer recess. With the date of the Budget announced that morning, the economy was expected to dominate – which it did, to the surprise of most MPs, who expected Badenoch to attack over the Angela Rayner tax row. The deputy prime minister had admitted that morning she underpaid stamp duty on her flat in Hove. The leader of the opposition did question Starmer on it initially, but as political editor Tim Shipman says she more than missed an open goal. Tim joins Isabel Hardman and Lucy Dunn to discuss how damaging the row is for Rayner – and how damaging PMQs was for Badenoch.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Tracey speaks to one of the only visibly disabled MPs Marie Tidball, who has been fighting for parliament to be more accessible. She's been looking at door handles, voting systems and getting the Speaker's attention by ‘bobbing'. She sets out how she intends to make sure disability groups have a meaningful role in the government's review of the assessment process for Personal independence payments (Pip). The Timms review, as its known, is led by Disabilities Minister Sir Stephen Timms and is set to report back in autumn 2026 and was ordered amid the government climb down over changes to disability benefits.Emma makes up her own version of a classic board game with disability pitfalls along the way, Paul Carter throws the dice and encounters her inaccessible traps!Plus Bethany Dawson from Politico gives us a rundown of the disability-related happenings coming up in the world of politics as MPs return after their summer break.SOUND RECORDING AND DESIGN: Dave O'Neill PRODUCERS: Phoebe Keane, Alex Colins and Emma Tracey EDITOR: Damon Rose

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister. In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners discuss suggestions by ActionSA that MPs should use public healthcare facilities. Thabo also raises a conversation about greetings he does not like. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As her party calls for all temporary foreign work outside of agriculture to be 'permanently abolished,' Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner says it's 'bunk' that Canadians won't work certain entry-level jobs — despite criticism from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business that the move would be 'ridiculous' and jeopardize rural businesses. Plus, after the NDP lost most of its MPs in the federal election, interim leader Don Davies says the leadership race underway this week is the party's chance to ‘reconnect and rebuild' its relationship with the working class.​

Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as opposition MPs accuse the government of failing to make progress with a national inquiry into grooming gangs.

MPS superintendent on how schools are recovering from flooding and lead paint cleanup progress. Advice for parents on how to talk to children about school shootings. How paying college athletes has impacted college sports.

Dopo un avvio poco mosso, Banca Monte Paschi Siena e Mediobanca hanno girato in negativo. Il ribasso arriva nel giorno del rilancio dell'ops di Rocca Salimbeni su Piazzetta Cuccia con l'aggiunta di una componente in denaro pari a 0,90 euro per azione portata in adesione. Il Monte ha così colmato il gap di valutazione tra la sua offerta e il prezzo di mercato di Mediobanca. Dopo il rilancio da 0,9 euro per azione, pari a una componente cash complessiva fino a 750 milioni, quella che ora è diventata un'offerta pubblica di acquisto e scambio (Opas) valuta Piazzetta Cuccia a premio dello 0,4% rispetto agli attuali corsi di Borsa. Come deciso dal consiglio di amministrazione di Mps, la banca ha rinunciato anche alla condizione soglia e pertanto acquisterà tutte le azioni oggetto dell’offerta portate in adesione anche qualora si trattasse di un quantitativo inferiore rispetto al 66,67% dei diritti di voto esercitabili nelle assemblee dell’emittente. Comunque, l’offerta non si perfezionerà e si intenderà venuta meno qualora la partecipazione che l’offerente venga a detenere all’esito dell’offerta sia inferiore al 35% dei diritti di voto esercitabili nelle assemblee dell’emittente. Soglia, quest’ultima, non rinunciabile. Giovedì è stato convocato il cda di Mediobanca per valutare il nuovo corrispettivo. Ne parliamo con Marigia Mangano, Il Sole 24 Ore. Conti, tasse, federalismo e Pnrr: tutti i dossier pre manovra Quali sono i dossier che, rimandati in primavera, vanno affrontati prima di entrare nel vivo della legge di bilancio? Prima, entro la fine di settembre, dovrà essere presentato alle Camere l aggiornamento del programma dei conti, con il Dpfp («Documento programmatico di finanza pubblica»). Il Documento sostituisce la NaDef nel nuovo ordinamento fiscale comunitario, e potrebbe contenere buone notizie come un deficit tendenziale già in discesa verso il 3% del Pil: «L Italia è vicina all uscita dalla procedura per disavanzi eccessivi», ha confermato ieri la presidente della Bce Christine Lagarde. Ma per essere esaminato, il Dpfp avrà bisogno di regole condivise fra maggioranza e opposizione. Proprio il Piano nazionale di ripresa e resilienza occupa l altra grande voce ereditata dalle difficoltà pre-ferragostane. Qui in gioco c è l ultima rimodulazione straordinaria, indispensabile per ridurre il rischio di sforare le scadenze che agitano i programmi più in difficoltà. Annunciata a ripetizione all inizio della primavera, poi posticipata a giugno, la revisione straordinaria del Piano non ha ancora visto la luce, anticipata però da una rimodulazione tecnica consistente che ha spianato la strada alla settima rata e alla richiesta dell'ottava. Approfondiamo il tema Jean Marie Del Bo, vicedirettore dal Sole 24 Ore.Auto: l’Italia perde il 2,7% di immatricolazioni ad agosto, in autunno incentivi per le bevUn altro mese difficile per il mercato auto italiano che ad agosto, complice forse l’attesa per gli incentivi destinati alle auto elettriche, mette a segno il quarto calo mensile consecutivo nelle immatricolazioni, scese a quota 67.272, con un calo del 2,68% rispetto allo stesso mese del 2024. Con questo andamento altalenante il consuntivo dei primi otto mesi del 2025 chiude, sottolinea il Centro Studi Promotor, con un calo del 3,68%. Il mercato italiano è reduce da un mese di luglio a -5,11% preceduto da un -17,44% in giugno (a confronto con il mese degli incentivi nel 2024) e da un -0,16% in maggio, mentre dei progressi aveva segnato aprile (+2,71%) e marzo (+6,22%) dopo però i risultati negativi di gennaio e febbraio. Con questi risultati, il divario rispetto ai volumi pre-Covid aumenta e si attesta sul -21,5% di immatricolazioni rispetto al 2019. In questo contesto, in casa Stellantis il marchio Fiat recupera il 30% dei volumi nel mese sul mercato domestico e riduce a -9,7% la contrazione nell’intero periodo rispetto al 2024. Vanno bene le vendite anche di Citroen, che raddoppia i volumi, e Alfa Romeo mentre soffrono Peugeot, Opel e Jeep. Ne parliamo con Gian Primo Quagliano, direttore generale Centro Studi Promotor.

As Parliament returns from summer recess, three rising stars of the 2024 intake join Coffee House Shots to provide their reflections on frontline politics so far. Labour's Rosie Wrighting, the Conservatives' Harriet Cross and the Liberal Democrats' Joshua Reynolds tell deputy political editor James Heale how they have found Parliament so far, and their most – and least – favourite thing about being an MP. Plus: while they are all new, and young, MPs, their parties' fortunes have all varied wildly – how have they dealt with that?Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are back, talking through all of the challenges the government faces as MPs return to Westminster. Plus, they discuss the prime minister's shake-up of his Downing Street team. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Sean Curran reports as MPs return after the summer recess to question the government about asylum and immigration policy.

Episode #388: “Every day in Myanmar, people are living in constant fear, fear of air strike, fear of artillery, fear of arbitrary arrest, fear of extra judicial killing. As long as the military is in power, the country will not be in peace,” says Alex, a Burmese activist-in-exile about Myanmar's brutal reality under military rule. His believes that the military's planned, upcoming elections are in his words “a sham,” just a strategy to consolidate power and a deceptive charade to gain international legitimacy. Because they already hold 25% of the Parliamentary seats under the fraudulent 2008 Constitution, which sets the minimum limit of 33% of the total seats as the threshold for being able to form a government, they just need 8% more. This leads Alex to conclude that the junta will easily be able to manipulate the results to achieve whatever outcome they want. “They are trying to lie to the world, to the country, that's what they have been doing since day one.”The second guest is Wunna, and he describes how on the morning of February 1, 2021, he recalls an eerie silence. The internet was down and phone lines had been cut. Wunna and a friend drove to Naypyidaw to see what was happening – they observed MPs being held under house arrest, guarded by soldiers. “I couldn't even describe how I felt that day. It was really powerless and hopeless on the first day.” This direct experience at Ground Zero propelled him into action. He joined the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), arranging safe houses and transportation for civil servants. But his bank account was subsequently frozen, and the escalating risk finally forced him to reluctantly make the agonizing decision to leave Myanmar, joining countless exiles.Despite his personal sacrifice, Wunna clings to a powerful conviction. He believes the revolution, built from nothing, still has the opportunity to prevail. To avoid despair, he just focuses on what is within his power to do. He acknowledges international skepticism to the resistance but affirms its strength. He advocates for constructive criticism, but says that it should be accompanied by practical suggestions, and not just empty theorizing. His final message is a call to global solidarity: “I just want to request, be part of our history in defending and nurturing democracy.”

As Parliament returns from summer recess tomorrow, three rising stars of the 2024 intake join Coffee House Shots to provide their reflections on frontline politics so far. Labour's Rosie Wrighting, the Conservatives' Harriet Cross and the Liberal Democrats' Joshua Reynolds tell deputy political editor James Heale how they have found Parliament so far, and their most – and least – favourite thing about being an MP. Plus: while they are all new, and young, MPs, their parties' fortunes have all varied wildly – how have they dealt with that?Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.