Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Mandelson

'Of course he was there. If ever there's a dinner party, Lord Mandelson is there. But diplomacy isn't about flitting between tables — it's about substance. Nobody takes him seriously!'Lord Moylan says Peter Mandelson is 'a rather ridiculous figure'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe?  Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer?  We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on the selection of a new pope, the first-ever American in Church history. What kind of impact will Pope Leo XIV, with his American roots and Peruvian ties, have on the Catholic Church?  We talk to Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich. Then, as President Trump prepares for his first formal international trip, Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's open to peace talks with the Ukrainians, as tensions rise between India and Pakistan.  Texas Republican Congressman Mike McCaul, New Mexico Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and British Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, will all weigh in on the news of the week.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Keir Starmer celebrates getting a trade agreement with the US over the line, does Peter Mandelson fit into Donald Trump's circle? Plus, how has moral universalism led to the rise of Nigel Farage?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Miranda Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah Mattinson joined the House of Lords as a Labour peer in February. Her involvement in politics began when she worked alongside Peter Mandelson and Philip Gould to create Labour's Shadow Communications Agency for Neil Kinnock. In 1992 she co-founded Opinion Leader Research, and she went on to advise Tony Blair ahead of the 1997 election and later became Gordon Brown's chief pollster. In 2021 she was appointed Director of Strategy for Keir Starmer, a position she held until stepping down following last year's landslide victory. On the podcast, Deborah tells Katy Balls about growing up as a Labour supporter with a father active in local Tory politics, the work hard/play hard culture of advertising in the 1980s and how to decipher what voters really think during focus groups. They also talk about the differences between the 1987, ‘92, and ‘97 campaigns, the ‘Hero voters' that were key to Labour's electoral success in 2024 and how Labour can best tackle the threat from Reform today. With experience working with Labour spanning four decades, they touch on the Labour giants she worked with, including Alf (now Lord) Dubs, Peter (now Ambassador – also Lord) Mandelson and, more recently, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Deborah Mattinson joined the House of Lords as a Labour peer in February. Her involvement in politics began when she worked alongside Peter Mandelson and Philip Gould to create Labour's Shadow Communications Agency for Neil Kinnock. In 1992 she co-founded Opinion Leader Research, and she went on to advise Tony Blair ahead of the 1997 election and later became Gordon Brown's chief pollster. In 2021 she was appointed Director of Strategy for Keir Starmer, a position she held until stepping down following last year's landslide victory. On the podcast, Deborah tells Katy Balls about growing up as a Labour supporter with a father active in local Tory politics, the work hard/play hard culture of advertising in the 1980s and how to decipher what voters really think during focus groups. They also talk about the differences between the 1987, ‘92, and ‘97 campaigns, the ‘Hero voters' that were key to Labour's electoral success in 2024 and how Labour can best tackle the threat from Reform today. With experience working with Labour spanning four decades, they touch on the Labour giants she worked with, including Alf (now Lord) Dubs, Peter (now Ambassador – also Lord) Mandelson and, more recently, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

What is it like to take on Rupert Murdoch and win? We have an exclusive interview with David Sherborne - the media barrister who represented Prince Harry last month and has been the go to lawyer for the highest profile celebrity trials ever fought. But we start in Ukraine where Trump is threatening to stop military aid and the British Ambassador to America, Peter Mandelson, appears to have “wandered off the reservation“ in terms of party lines. Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are now on sale! You can get your tickets for Edinburgh here: https://articles.globalplayer.com/7giHoMavXLgdrd6gaC3GxWG7T8Editor: Tom HughesExecutive Producer: Louis DegenhardtProducer: Natalie IndgeDigital Editor: Michaela WaltersSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind BadewalDigital Journalist: Michael BaggsDon't forget you can also subscribe to our other News Agents podcasts via the link below:https://linktr.ee/thenewsagentsThe News Agents now have merch! Click here to buy yours now: https://store.global.com/collections/the-news-agentsThe News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

Ngày 16/02/2025, trong bài diễn đàn đăng trên nhật báo Anh The Telegraph, thủ tướng Anh tuyên bố khẳng định chính phủ Anh sẵn sàng « tham gia bảo đảm an ninh cho Ukraina qua việc gởi quân đến nếu cần thiết ». Quan điểm này đã được lãnh đạo chính phủ Anh nhắc lại trong hội nghị không chính thức giữa các lãnh đạo châu Âu diễn ra tại Paris một ngày sau đó khi đưa ra thông điểm rất rõ ràng : Hòa bình bằng sức mạnh. Vì sao Anh Quốc luôn tỏ ra kiên bảo vệ Ukraina ? Luân Đôn tính gì khi khá ủng hộ các lập trường của Paris và không phê phán các đường lối của chính quyền Trump hiện nay ?Mời quý vị theo dõi phần giải thích của thông tín viên Nguyễn Giang tại Luân Đôn.---------- ********* ----------RFI Tiếng Việt : Anh Quốc và Ukraina có quan hệ như thế nào ?TTV Nguyễn Giang : Mối quan hệ giữa Anh và Ukraina đã có từ lâu, nhưng sự kiên quyết của Anh Quốc trong việc hỗ trợ Ukraina trở nên rõ ràng hơn trong bối cảnh gần đây. Vào tháng Giêng năm 2025, thủ tướng Sir Keir Starmer đã ký kết Hiệp ước Đối tác-Đồng minh 100 năm giữa Anh và Ukraina cùng tổng thống Volodymyr Zelensky, thiết lập 9 trụ cột cho quan hệ song phương, bao gồm: Quốc phòng, An ninh, Hàng hải, Kinh tế & Thương mại, Năng lượng & Khí hậu, Tư pháp, Chống lũng đoạn Thông tin, Khoa học & Công nghệ, và Văn hóa-Thể thao.Trước đây, dưới thời thủ tướng Boris Johnson, vào tháng 2/2022, Anh ký với Ba Lan và Ukraina một hiệp ước an ninh ba bên (trilateral security pact), vừa để hỗ trợ hai nước kia chống lại Nga, vừa giúp Anh có một vị trí chiến lược Đông Âu. Hiệp ước này được ký sau khi ba nước Pháp-Đức và Ba Lan ký thỏa thuận có tên là « Tam giác Weimar » nhằm tạo xương sống cho chiến lược chống Nga của ba thành viên đông dân của Nato châu Âu và EU.Nhưng việc ký kết liên minh sâu nặng như thế 100 năm với Ukraina là điều hiếm xảy ra với Anh. Bởi nước này có truyền thống thực dụng là giữ cho lục địa châu Âu không bị một nước nào thống trị, và trên đại dương thì Anh phải thống trị. Ví dụ năm 1806, Anh đã cấm vận (embargo, blockade) vùng biển ra Đại Tây Dương để nước Pháp của Napoleon không thể vươn ra biển. Anh chỉ bỏ bao vây Pháp trên biển vào đúng ngày 11 tháng 4 năm 1814 khi Napoleon thoái vị. Sau khi Đức mạnh lên thì đã có một Liên minh Trái tim (Entente Cordiale) đã được Anh ký với Pháp năm 1904, thời Vua Edward VII. Bởi vậy, có thể nói liên minh 100 năm với Ukraina là rất đặc biệt, cho phép Anh có mặt ở khu vực Đông Âu.Sự ủng hộ cho Ukraina nhận được sự đồng thuận từ cả hai đảng lớn của Anh: Đảng Lao động (đang cầm quyền) và Đảng Bảo thủ (đối lập), cũng như các đảng nhỏ hơn như LibDem và Đảng Xanh. Điều này cho thấy một sự đồng thuận chính trị mạnh mẽ trong việc bảo vệ Ukraina chống lại các mối đe dọa từ Nga. Ngay cả ông Nigel Farage, một nhân vật có tiếng trong phong trào cánh hữu, cũng đã bác bỏ những lời chỉ trích của tổng thống Trump về Tổng thống Zelensky « là nhà độc tài » mới đây.Truyền thông Anh và người dân cũng tích cực hỗ trợ, với khoảng 25.000 người Ukraina được tiếp nhận để tị nạn trong suốt ba năm qua.Luân Đôn đánh giá mối đe dọa từ Nga cho an ninh nước Anh như thế nào ?TTV Nguyễn Giang : Về mặt tâm lý, theo chuyên gia David Landsman, nước Nga vẫn là một quốc gia ít quen thuộc nhưng lại là « kẻ thù quen thuộc » với người Anh (unfamiliar country but a familiar enemy), nhất là sau sự kiện an ninh Nga (GRU) cử người sang gây ra vụ đầu độc tại Salisbury trên đất Anh. Người Anh nhận thấy Nga đã xâm lược Ukraina, và điều này làm sống lại những ký ức về kẻ thù cũ. Cả hai phía trong cuộc tranh luận Brexit đều đồng ý rằng, sau khi ra khỏi EU, Anh cần phải khôi phục vị thế của mình trên trường quốc tế, trong đó việc hỗ trợ Ukraina chống lại Nga được coi là « quyền lực thông qua giá trị đạo đức ».Về phương diện kinh tế, Anh đã giảm sự phụ thuộc vào khí đốt Nga từ tháng 2/2022, điều này đã tạo thuận lợi cho chính trị Anh trong việc phát biểu mạnh mẽ về vấn đề Nga, khác với Đức, nước cho tới gần đây vẫn chịu ảnh hưởng lớn tác động của nguồn năng lượng khí đốt của Nga. Trong các nước châu Âu, Anh là quốc gia có nền kinh tế mở, hướng ra thế giới hơn hẳn các nước ở lục địa, gần Nga, gần biển Baltic và Hắc Hải, nên Anh có thể không bị ràng buộc nhiều bởi các lợi ích cục bộ gắn với Nga.Là đồng minh lâu đời của Mỹ và luôn đi theo chiến lược của Mỹ, nhưng Luân Đôn không những không chỉ trích Washington về việc bỏ rơi Kiev mà còn tuyên bố sẵn sàng gởi quân sang đảm bảo an ninh cho Ukraina. Thủ tướng Anh còn tỏ lập trường ủng hộ quan điểm của Pháp. Thủ tướng Anh trông đợi điều gì tổng thống Trump nhân chuyến thăm Mỹ ? TTV Nguyễn Giang : Cho dù là đồng minh lâu dài của Mỹ, lần này Anh không chỉ trích Mỹ về việc bỏ rơi Kiev mà ngược lại, còn cam kết cử quân sang Ukraina. Thủ tướng Starmer muốn đóng vai trò cầu nối giữa Mỹ và châu Âu. Sự bắt tay giữa Starmer và Macron diễn ra trong bối cảnh mà cả hai bên cần tăng cường quan hệ, nhất là khi vị thế của Macron tại châu Âu đang bị lung lay.Luân Đôn nhận ra rằng không thể "tái xác lập" quan hệ với EU mà thiếu sự ủng hộ từ Paris. Đảng Lao động ở Anh phải tăng cường quan hệ với Pháp để gia tăng sức mạnh đối phó với mối đe dọa từ Nga, khi mà chính quyền Trump có xu hướng thiên về cánh hữu.Chuyến công du Mỹ của thủ tướng Starmer nhằm mục tiêu thuyết phục Tổng thống Trump đảm bảo an ninh cho Ukraina sau chiến tranh. Ông Starmer đã công bố ngân sách quốc phòng mới, dự kiến tăng từ 2.3% lên 2.5% GDP vào năm 2027, với kế hoạch nâng lên 3% GDP đến năm 2030.Bên cạnh đó Anh sẵn sàng đưa quân sang Ukraina để gìn giữ an ninh cho đường phi giới tuyến trong tương lai. Điều này nhằm thể hiện sự cam kết của Anh trong việc cùng đồng minh châu Âu gánh vác trách nhiệm bảo vệ khu vực NATO.Cùng lúc, tân đại sứ Anh tại Mỹ, Peter Mandelson nói hai nước muốn một MEGA – Make Economies Great Again – tức là một hiệp định tự do thương mại lớn, đẩy mậu dịch song phương lên hơn mức hiện nay là gần 300 tỷ bảng/năm. Chưa rõ là trong hai hồ sơ : Quốc Phòng và Kinh Tế - Thương Mại thì ông Trump mặn mà hơn với Anh ở hồ sơ nào.Pháp có thể giúp được gì cho chiến lược của Anh về hồ sơ Ukraina?TTV Nguyễn Giang : Ngay sau khi tổng thống Pháp Emmanuel Macron có cuộc gặp với đồng cấp Mỹ Donald Trump ở Nhà Trắng hôm thứ Hai thì sang ngày thứ Ba, 25/02, ông Macron đã điện đàm với thủ tướng Anh Starmer, hẳn là để trao đổi trước khi ông Starmer tới Mỹ gặp ông Trump thứ Năm 27/02 này. Có lẽ chính giới Anh và Pháp vẫn đang cân nhắc xem họ giúp nhau được gì, để đối phó với Mỹ và để thể hiện uy lực tối đa của hai cường quốc duy nhất trong NATO ở châu Âu đang sở hữu vũ khí nguyên tử, đã cam kết hợp tác về an ninh châu Âu.Ví dụ tổng thống Macron nói Pháp sẵn sàng dùng cái ô nguyên tử bảo vệ cho Đức, và kêu gọi Anh cũng làm như thế. Để đảm bảo hỗ trợ hiệu quả cho Kiev, cả Paris và Luân Đôn đều cần có sự tham gia của Berlin, dưới thời tân thủ tướng của đảng Dân chủ Thiên Chúa giáo (CDU), Friedrich Merz.Ông Merz tuyên bố tân chính phủ Đức có nhiệm vụ làm cho Đức tự chủ hơn so với Mỹ về an ninh và quốc phòng, điều này có thể dẫn đến khả năng hợp tác tốt giữa ba nước lớn nhất châu Âu. Hiển nhiên là nếu ba nước này không hợp tác chặt chẽ, sẽ rất khó khăn để đạt được những nỗ lực hỗ trợ Ukraina một cách hiệu quả.Anh Quốc có thể có vai trò gì trong trường hợp Mỹ rút lui khỏi Ukraina ? Liệu nước Anh có thay thế được Mỹ bảo đảm an ninh cho Ukraina ?TTV Nguyễn Giang : Hiện tại, chính giới Anh chưa có kế hoạch thay thế Mỹ tại Ukraina  và vẫn muốn thuyết phục Mỹ ở lại châu Âu. Vai trò của Anh chủ yếu là đánh giá xem một phương án hợp tác cùng Pháp, Đức, và Ba Lan có khả năng đảm bảo an ninh cho Ukraina trong bối cảnh mối đe dọa từ Nga tiếp tục hiện hữu hay là không, và một khi Hoa Kỳ rút hay giảm vai trò tại châu Âu thì họ sẽ phải làm gì. Tuy thế, cũng có ý kiến như của nhà báo Ian Dunt nói trước sau gì thì Anh và châu Âu cũng cần « độc lập khỏi Mỹ » trong vấn đề an ninh, nên đây là cơ hội để London đi theo chiến lược đó.Ngoài đảng Lao động đang cầm quyền thì cả hai đảng đối lập ở Anh (Bảo thủ và Tự do Dân chủ) đều đồng ý về việc tăng chi tiêu quốc phòng « để phòng chống Nga ». Tuy nhiên, có sự lo ngại trước việc cắt giảm viện trợ phát triển toàn cầu của Anh từ 0.5% GDP xuống 0.3% GDP, theo nhà báo Robert Peston. Ông cho rằng điều này có thể làm giảm sức mạnh mềm của Anh, nhất là khi Trung Quốc đang gia tăng ảnh hưởng tại nhiều khu vực, bao gồm cả châu Phi.Mặc dù vậy, một phần dư luận tại Anh có vẻ đồng ý với chính phủ là cần tăng chi tiêu quốc phòng. Trên trang của BBC, một bài viết về việc tăng chi tiêu quốc phòng và giảm viện trợ hải ngoại (Starmer cuts aid to fund increase in defence spending-26/02)#đã thu hút trên 5 ngàn bình luận chỉ sao một ngày. Trong phần bình luận nhiều người đã ủng hộ việc tăng chi tiêu quân sự mà không ngần ngại cắt giảm viện trợ cho các nước khác để « cứu người nghèo và vô gia cư trong nước Anh ».Nhưng thú vị hơn là có một số ý kiến đặc biệt nhấn mạnh rằng những hợp đồng quốc phòng nên được trao cho các công ty vũ khí Anh và châu Âu, mà không giao cho các công ty Mỹ, với lý do các công ty này thường đi kèm với điều kiện khắt khe trong các hợp đồng.Ý kiến  cá nhân này còn cho rằng « Hoa Kỳ nay đang ngày một trở nên một quốc gia côn đồ » (British defence firms should be first priority, then European allies' firms second. US defence firms must now be avoided at all costs – the last thing we need is military kit that has both parts/maintenance and usage rules attached to an increasingly rogue state).Tất nhiên, đó chỉ là một ý kiến cá nhân, và theo tôi, đa số người dân Anh vẫn yêu quý nước Mỹ. Thế nhưng giống như đại đa số các tờ báo chính ở đây, người ta thấy những gì ông Trump hơn một tháng qua là rất đáng lo ngại cho tương lai nước Anh vì cấu trúc an ninh 80 năm qua (Anh dựa vào Mỹ) đang tan vỡ.

Having helped mastermind Labour's renewal in the 1980s and 1990s, one of British politics best-known figures has just embarked on his latest role.And, it's a long way from Hartlepool, in the post-industrial North-East of England, where he first became an MP. Born in 1953, Peter Mandelson started on the road to party politics as a researcher at the Trades Union Congress. After a stint as a TV producer, he left to take up the role of Labour's director of communications, but his real ambition was a place in Parliament.Even his sternest critics accept he is a slick political operator and a good networker, but he's a controversial figure – with a big challenge ahead. Stephen Smith takes a closer look at the UK's new ambassador to the US, and the man once dubbed the "Prince of Darkness".Production TeamProducers: Sally Abrahams, Mantej Deol, Marianna Brain, Chloe Scannapieco Editor: Ben Mundy Sound: James Beard Production Co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele and Jack YoungCreditsLondon Weekend Television station ident 1970s Jon Culshaw, Imposter Syndrome UK tour

Welcome to this edition of the award-winning Everything Compliance. In this episode, Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, Jonathan Marks, Karen Woody, and Karen Moore join the full gang to examine various issues for compliance professionals under the incoming administration. Jonathan Armstrong looks at the car crash coming for DeepSeek in the EU. He shouts out to Peter Mandelson, the new UK Ambassador to the United States. Karen Moore looks at the reframing of DEI. She shouts out about the film on September 5. Matt Kelly considers the Bondi Memo on changes in DOJ enforcement focus and mentions Alexei Navalny's memoir. Karen Woody examines the new SEC Crypto Taskforce and mentions the award-winning play Hadestown. Jonathan Marks provides a tutorial on the role of internal audit on export controls. He also shouts out to his hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles (now the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles). Tom Fox shouts out to (conspiracy) Bill Simmons for opining that the Dallas Maverick's trade of Luka Doncic was a ploy to force the state of Texas to allow gambling in this state. The members of Everything Compliance are: Karen Woody – is one of the top academic experts at the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – is an experienced compliance & technology lawyer based at Punter Southall Law in London (https://puntersouthall.law/). He adds an international focus and can be reached at Jonathan.Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Jonathan Marks – can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com Karen Moore – is a principal at Sounding Board Compliance and can be reached at karen.moore@soundingboardcompliance.com The host and producer, rantor (and sometime panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network. For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this edition of Everything Compliance, Shout Outs, and Rants. In this episode, we have Matt Kelly, Jonathan Marks, Jonathan Armstrong, Karen Woody, Tom Fox, and Karen Moore. Jonathan Armstrong shouts out to Peter Mandelson, the new UK Ambassador to the United States. Karen Moore shouts out about the film on September 5. Matt Kelly shouts out to the memoir of Alexei Navalny. Karen Woody shouts out to the award-winning play Hadestown. Jonathan Marks shouts out to his hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles (now Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles). Tom Fox shouts out to (Conspiracy) Bill Simmons for opining that the Dallas Maverick's trade of Luka Doncic was a ploy to force the state of Texas to allow gambling in this state. The members of the Everything Compliance are: Karen Woody – is one of the top academic experts at the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – is an experienced compliance & technology lawyer based at Punter Southall Law in London (https://puntersouthall.law/). He adds an international focus and can be reached at Jonathan.Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Jonathan Marks – can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com Karen Moore – is a principal at Sounding Board Compliance and can be reached at karen.moore@soundingboardcompliance.com Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, is the host, producer, and sometimes panelist of Everything Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. The award-winning Everything Compliance is part of the Compliance Podcast Network. For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here.

Donald Trump has stunned the world with a raft of extraordinary interventions this week, prompting Keir Starmer to keep his head down. But what happens when it's Britain's turn in the new US administration's headlights? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by Political Fix regulars George Parker and Robert Shrimsley, as well as the FT's chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman, to examine the UK government's options. Plus, days after the first major national opinion poll put Reform ahead of both Labour and the Tories for the first time, the panel examines whether the hype over Nigel Farage's party is outpacing reality… or whether the UK's two-party system is in trouble. Follow Lucy on Bluesky or X: @lucyfisher.bsky.social, @LOS_Fisher, Robert: @robertshrimsley.bsky.social, @robertshrimsley, George: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker, Gideon: @gideonrachman.bsky.social, @gideonrachman Want more? Free links: Trump is sowing the seeds of an anti-American allianceIs Nigel Farage's Reform hype outpacing reality?In charts: will Reform rock Britain's two-party system?Peter Mandelson's back: The Prince of Darkness returnsLabour cannot afford to look like the status quo party You can listen to Gideon's award-winning podcast The Rachman Review here. Sign up here for 30 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter' award. Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Lulu Smyth. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Original music and mixed by Breen Turner. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Mandelson, the new British ambassador to the United States, has finally taken up the daunting challenge of being the U.K.'s Trump whisperer. And it's clear the man dubbed the prince of darkness will need to use every trick in his book to ensure the U.K. emerges unscathed – or even, perhaps, benefits - from Trump's America First agenda.  This week on Westminster Insider, Patrick Baker speaks to some of Mandelson's predecessors and those who know a thing or two about how to master Washington D.C., for their advice on how to make a success of the most prestigious diplomatic gig of all. Britain's former Ambassador to the U.S. under Obama, Peter Westmacott, is a man who knows how to throw a good party. He explains how to use the opulent British ambassador's residence to bring in the great and the good of American politics and reflects on the personal nature of the relationships he formed.  Author Anthony Seldon evokes the historic power of the special relationship and details the British cultural assets diplomats have at their disposal for wooing the Washington elites.  Catherine Meyer — the wife of the late Christopher Meyer, who served as ambassador under Tony Blair — explains how she was often deployed to take advantage of the seating plan at glitzy downtown dinners in D.C., trying to coax a secret or two out of the notoriously tight-lipped Vice-President Dick Cheney.  Blair's ambassador during the Iraq war, David Manning, recalls the intensity of being a wartime diplomat — and how he relied on close access to the Bush White House to make sure Britain's voice was heard. Kim Darroch, who served during the first Trump term before an abrupt leak-induced exit, explains how best to deal with any unexpected, early morning social media outbursts — and says it is vital to ensure you keep in with the billionaires upon whom Trump relies for economic advice. John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, tells Patrick who he thinks has fared best with the US President and why (hint: it has something to do with golf) and says a safer choice might have been a career diplomat.  And Jenny Wright — formerly the embassy press adviser to recently-departed ambassador Karen Pierce — reveals how she and her team used a cup of tea to devastating diplomatic effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Mandelson is just another in a long line of politically connected people to be revealed to have a relatioship with Jeffrey Epstein. Not only a relationship, but according to sources, a relationship that was strong enough that Madelson, a wealthy, grown man, decided to have a sleep over at Jeffrey Epstein's townhouse.In this episode, we take a look at Peter Mandelson and the his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.(commercial at 8:21)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Peter Mandelson had four dates scheduled in the diary to see Jeffrey Epstein... | Daily Mail Online

“President Trump is always eager to bury the hatchet, sometimes in your face, sometimes in your back…”Former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett delivers colourful analysis on his Talking Politics USA debut to explain to Tom Bradby how the president is likely to react to Peter Mandelson's remarkable u-turn from his previously scathing criticism.Political Editor Robert Peston and US Correspondent Dan Rivers debate the strategy behind the president's tariffs war with Canada, Mexico and the EU, while our expert panel weigh up whether Elon Musk is about to shut down US aid around the world.Every week Talking Politics USA digs into the key topics for a UK audience to understand what's really going on in Donald Trump's America.Got a question? Email the team at talkingpolitics@itn.co.uk to make sure we're talking about the topics that matter most to you…

‘An absolute moron' – those were the words used by Chris LaCivita, a senior campaign advisor to Trump, to describe Peter Mandelson. Lord Mandelson is Keir Starmer's choice for the next ambassador to the US, but Trump may yet refuse his letters of credentials. How wise is this appointment at the dawn of an uncertain era of US-UK relations? Cindy Yu talks to James Heale and Sophia Gaston, UK foreign policy lead at the security think tank ASPI. Produced by Cindy Yu.

Lord Peter Mandelson, born on October 21, 1953, is a prominent British politician and former Member of Parliament (MP). He is widely known for his active involvement in the Labour Party and his influential role within the UK government during the New Labour era.Mandelson first gained recognition as a key strategist and close ally of Labour leader Tony Blair. He played a crucial part in rebranding the Labour Party as "New Labour" and contributing to their electoral successes in the late 1990s and early 2000s.He was instrumental in shaping the party's policy agenda, focusing on modernization, economic reform, and closer ties with the business community.In 1997, Mandelson was appointed as the Minister without Portfolio, becoming one of the most powerful figures in the government. He later held several high-profile positions, including Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, and Skills. Mandelson played a significant role in shaping UK trade policy and promoting international business relations during his tenure.Despite his success, Mandelson faced controversy during his political career. He resigned twice from government positions. The first instance was in 1998, known as the "Lobbygate" scandal, which involved allegations of impropriety and influence-peddling. The second resignation occurred in 2001, following the "Hinduja passport affair," where he was accused of helping an Indian billionaire obtain British citizenship.After leaving front-line politics, Mandelson continued to be involved in public life. He served as the European Commissioner for Trade from 2004 to 2008, playing a vital role in European Union trade negotiations and advocating for global trade liberalization. Upon his return to the UK, he was appointed as a life peer in the House of Lords, taking the title of Baron Mandelson.Prince Andrew, born on February 19, 1960, is a member of the British royal family and the third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He holds the title of Duke of York and has been involved in various public duties and charitable endeavors throughout his life.Prince Andrew served in the British Royal Navy and had a successful military career.However, he retired from active service in 2001. Since then, he has primarily focused on his royal duties and engagements, representing the Queen both domestically and internationally.Throughout his life, Prince Andrew has been associated with numerous charitable organizations and initiatives, particularly in the fields of entrepreneurship, science, technology, and education. He has played an active role in supporting and promoting these causes, often engaging with young entrepreneurs and advocating for their development and success.However, Prince Andrew's reputation has been marred by his association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender who faced numerous allegations of sex trafficking and abuse. Prince Andrew's close relationship with Epstein came under intense scrutiny, and he faced allegations of sexual misconduct himself. In 2019, Prince Andrew announced his decision to step back from public duties and royal engagements indefinitely due to the controversy surrounding his association with Epstein.Since then, Prince Andrew has remained largely out of the public eye, with his official role within the royal family significantly reduced. The legal proceedings and investigations related to his involvement with Epstein are ongoing, and he has faced numerous legal challenges and requests for cooperation from authorities.In this episode, we hear how both men were offered advisors roles with Epstein, according to the email's revealed by the WSJ. (commercial at 7:39)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein plan to make Andrew and 'Petie' Mandelson 'star advisers' in a new consultancy business | Daily Mail Online

Peter Mandelson is just another in a long line of politically connected people to be revealed to have a relatioship with Jeffrey Epstein. Not only a relationship, but according to sources, a relationship that was strong enough that Madelson, a wealthy, grown man, decided to have a sleep over at Jeffrey Epstein's townhouse.In this episode, we take a look at Peter Mandelson and the his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.(commercial at 8:21)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Peter Mandelson had four dates scheduled in the diary to see Jeffrey Epstein... | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, outgoing British Ambassasor to the United States, joins host Tammy Haddad ahead of the 2025 Alfalfa Club Dinner for a wide-ranging conversation in which she discusses her successor, Peter Mandelson—who she says “loves America” and appreciates President Trump's approach to China—and reaffirms the productive rapport between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Trump. She also highlights the UK's AI leadership, Queen Elizabeth II's legacy, addresses AUKUS and Afghanistan, and reflects on her five years in Washington.

The high point of the political week was set to be Rachel Reeves speech in Oxford on how to grow the economy. Has she convinced anyone with her plans? And has she changed the country's mood? Why did all her cabinet colleagues who voted against Heathrow expansion last time suddenly see the light this time around? Later, Peter Mandelson and his damascene conversion on Donald Trump.Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are now on sale! You can get your tickets for Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh here: https://articles.globalplayer.com/7giHoMavXLgdrd6gaC3GxWG7T8Editor: Tom HughesExecutive Producer: Louis DegenhardtProducer: Natalie IndgeDigital Editor: Michaela WaltersSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind BadewalDigital Journalist: Michael BaggsYou can watch Lewis's special report on the abortion crisis in America here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df5BCL0ocFEDon't forget you can also subscribe to our other News Agents podcasts via the link below:https://linktr.ee/thenewsagentsThe News Agents USA now have merch! Click here to buy yours now: https://store.global.com/collections/the-news-agentsThe News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

Depuis plusieurs semaines, des milliers de Roumains descendent manifester à l'appel de l'extrême droite. Ils protestent contre la mise à l'écart de leur candidat Calin Georgescu arrivé en tête du premier tour de la présidentielle. La Cour constitutionnelle a, en effet, annulé le scrutin et convoqué de nouvelles élections au printemps 2025. Elle soupçonne des fraudes dans le financement de la campagne et des manipulations du réseau Tik Tok. Accusations qui font aussi l'objet d'une enquête de la Commission européenne... En attendant les preuves, certains électeurs s'impatientent et disent leur colère. C'est le reportage à Bucarest de Marine Leduc.   Le casse-tête de l'ambassadeur britannique à WashingtonC'est peut-être le job le plus compliqué de la terre depuis l'arrivée de Donald Trump au pouvoir : ambassadeur du Royaume-Uni à Washington. L'heureux élu devra travailler à une relation spéciale, tout en ménageant le partenariat européen... pour cela, le Premier ministre Keir Starmer a choisi un politique qui a survécu à tout, Peter Mandelson, mais pas sûr pour autant qu'il sorte vainqueur de cette ultime épreuve, Marie Billon. Le faible pouvoir d'achat des Grecs Après avoir touché le fond, en 2009, l'économie grecque n'est pas encore sortie d'affaire... le pays reste le plus endetté de l'Union européenne... devant l'Italie et la France, et même si l'inflation est retombée, les prix de l'alimentation restent encore beaucoup trop élevés pour les petits salaires. Le gouvernement a eu beau mettre en place un panier avec des produits de première nécessité à prix bloqués, initiative reconduite jusqu'en avril 2025. Les consommateurs ne s'y retrouvent pas, c'est le reportage à Athènes de Joël Bronner.   La «cheapflation» en AllemagneEt la question du pouvoir d'achat sera, bien sûr, un des marqueurs des prochaines élections allemandes, le 23 février 2025. Le pays est en récession, les exportations ne peuvent plus soutenir la croissance comme lors de la décennie précédente. Et même si l'inflation est tombée à 2,5%, le panier de la ménagère a flambé. Dans un pays où les chaînes de discount à prix cassé ont la cote, on parle désormais de Cheapflation. L'inflation y compris pour les produits à bas coût, Delphine Nerbollier.  

Depuis plusieurs semaines, des milliers de Roumains descendent manifester à l'appel de l'extrême droite. Ils protestent contre la mise à l'écart de leur candidat Calin Georgescu arrivé en tête du premier tour de la présidentielle. La Cour constitutionnelle a, en effet, annulé le scrutin et convoqué de nouvelles élections au printemps 2025. Elle soupçonne des fraudes dans le financement de la campagne et des manipulations du réseau Tik Tok. Accusations qui font aussi l'objet d'une enquête de la Commission européenne... En attendant les preuves, certains électeurs s'impatientent et disent leur colère. C'est le reportage à Bucarest de Marine Leduc.   Le casse-tête de l'ambassadeur britannique à WashingtonC'est peut-être le job le plus compliqué de la terre depuis l'arrivée de Donald Trump au pouvoir : ambassadeur du Royaume-Uni à Washington. L'heureux élu devra travailler à une relation spéciale, tout en ménageant le partenariat européen... pour cela, le Premier ministre Keir Starmer a choisi un politique qui a survécu à tout, Peter Mandelson, mais pas sûr pour autant qu'il sorte vainqueur de cette ultime épreuve, Marie Billon. Le faible pouvoir d'achat des Grecs Après avoir touché le fond, en 2009, l'économie grecque n'est pas encore sortie d'affaire... le pays reste le plus endetté de l'Union européenne... devant l'Italie et la France, et même si l'inflation est retombée, les prix de l'alimentation restent encore beaucoup trop élevés pour les petits salaires. Le gouvernement a eu beau mettre en place un panier avec des produits de première nécessité à prix bloqués, initiative reconduite jusqu'en avril 2025. Les consommateurs ne s'y retrouvent pas, c'est le reportage à Athènes de Joël Bronner.   La «cheapflation» en AllemagneEt la question du pouvoir d'achat sera, bien sûr, un des marqueurs des prochaines élections allemandes, le 23 février 2025. Le pays est en récession, les exportations ne peuvent plus soutenir la croissance comme lors de la décennie précédente. Et même si l'inflation est tombée à 2,5%, le panier de la ménagère a flambé. Dans un pays où les chaînes de discount à prix cassé ont la cote, on parle désormais de Cheapflation. L'inflation y compris pour les produits à bas coût, Delphine Nerbollier.  

Ciaran and Nick from Corner Spaeti join the gang to discuss the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, and what that means for the UK, Germany, and more or less all of humanity. Also, Alice Weidel isn't gay, she's just married to a woman; Cypriot Mister Beast enters a combat zone; and Peter Mandelson wishes upon a Monkey's Paw. Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

On the day of Donald Trump's second inauguration, Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard have their guide to the day ahead in both British politics, and politics across the pond. So how is Trump 2.0 going to influence the UK? Can Sir Keir Starmer's government work with President Trump?And with Peter Mandelson due to start as our ambassador to the US, Sam has the inside track on how he got the job. But will the MAGA crowd block his appointment?Meanwhile, what will the UK government slip out on the day when nobody is listening?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Returning champ Eyup Lovely (@eyuplovely) joins Jack and Geraint for a festive look at all the MASSIVE PIECES OF SHIT Keir Starmer has put into the House of Lords, along with the appointment of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the United States. PLUS: Ilford South investigative journalist Jimothy Baker (@JimothyBaker) runs down The Year In Ilford.

Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, Israeli forces fire on Syrian protesters, The White House calls Pakistan's ballistic missiles a threat to the US, Brazil's congress approves most of a fiscal package, Peter Mandelson is named the UK's ambassador to the US, The House rejects a Pres.-elect Trump spending bill with the government shutdown looming, Pres. Biden cancels $4.28B in student loan debt for 55K borrowers, Drone flight restrictions are implemented over areas of New Jersey and New York, Rwanda declares an end to its first Marburg Virus disease outbreak, and an aquatic mouse is among 27 new species discovered in Peru. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

Last night we got the news that Peter Mandelson is expected to be named the next UK ambassador to Washington. Despite months of speculation, Labour held firm on making a decision until the results of the US election, and with Trump entering the White House in the new year they have gone with an experienced diplomat and a political appointment. A government source is quoted as telling the BBC: ‘The fact the Prime Minister has chosen to make a political appointment and sent Lord Mandelson to Washington shows just how importantly we see our relationship with the Trump administration.' They cited the former Business Secretary's ‘unrivalled political and policy experience' and claimed he was ‘the ideal candidate to represent the UK's economic and security interests.' Were they right to go for an overtly political appointment? And, as a committed Sinophile, should we expect a backlash from Labour's China hawks? James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Michael Gove. Produced by Megan McElroy and Oscar Edmondson.

Peter Mandelson is set to become Britain's next ambassador to Washington, but does he have a plan to win over Donald Trump - and Elon Musk?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day, and all the other news, with Robin Brant and Timandra Harkness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the companion to this week's farmtastic free episode, Eyup Lovely expounds at length on a range of fascinating theories on and personal experiences of the 2017 Manchester bombing, the 2011 NATO intervention in Libya, the British media and Peter Mandelson. Subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/c/reelpolitik for a mere $5 US a month and get the full 70 min episode here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/rp314-extra-eyup-117173536 - as well as, if you so wish, an edit of this week's free episode without any farmyard noises - https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-314-we-117156707.

Ed Ongweso Jr. joins the gang (joined by Devon from Kill James Bond) to talk about new developments in the parallel economy for based chads who fear public transportation and going out of the house generally, Elon Musk's emerging role as “first buddy” to a man who may grow to hate him, and Peter Mandelson's campaign to cozy the UK up to the aforementioned “first buddy.” Also, we discuss a very TF Season One style startup (thank you to a listener for sending that in!). Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows *TRASHFUTURE LIVE SHOW ALERT* We will be live in London at Between the Bridges on Sunday, November 24! Get tickets here. Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

An ever present figure in British politics since the 1980s, Lord Peter Mandelson isn't done yet. He's hoping to become the next chancellor of Oxford University, but his name's also been brought up in the conversation about who should become Britain's ambassador to the US under Donald Trump. Lewis spent the morning with him in Oxford, for a conversation about higher education, culture wars, how Labour should engage with the new American administration - and why Elon Musk is too big for Keir Starmer to ignore.Editor: Tom HughesExecutive Producer: Louis DegenhardtProducer: Natalie Indge Digital Editor: Michaela WaltersSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind BadewalDigital Journalists: Michael Baggs & Jacob PaulYou can watch Lewis's special report on the abortion crisis in Florida here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df5BCL0ocFEDon't forget you can also subscribe to our other News Agents podcasts via the link below: https://linktr.ee/thenewsagents The News Agents USA now have merch! Click here to buy yours now: https://store.global.com/collections/the-news-agents-usaYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents"The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

As Starmer contends with a fraught political landscape, he has increasingly turned to figures from the Blair administration: Jonathan Powell, Liz Lloyd, Peter Mandelson, Alan Milburn. What will this means for the factions within the current Labour government?We are also midway through COP29 which is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Keir Starmer was only one of two G7 leaders to appear at the conference (where he announced new plans for the UK to cut its emissions by 81% compared to 1990 levels by 2035. How are Labour going to stick to their pledge of going green?Read: The return of the Blairites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second era of Trump is a little over a week old, and the president-elect is making waves with his cabinet appointments. An attorney general who has been investigated by the House ethics committee for sexual misconduct allegations (which he vehemently denies)? Welcome, Matt Gaetz. Trump's pick for defence secretary? Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who's a proponent of American-made ammo.George Osborne and Ed Balls consider what the spillover will be for the UK. Will the recently cooked-up Chagos Islands deal get messy? And will Britain find itself more exposed to America than the US itself when it comes to the economic fallout?And while Nigel Farage still appears to be jostling to become UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson is strongly tipped for the job. Do unusual times call for an ambassador with a little ‘British allure'?Back home, and the Labour government has increased tuition fees for the first time since 2017. With that, and the cut in the winter fuel payment, George says he's really starting to get on board with the Starmer government…Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

The budget is at last upon us, and political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Hugo Rifkind to discuss how to manage such a crucial political and economic event. They also discuss the perils of political rallies, where Labour's obsession with 'working people' comes from, and why liberals love Diet Coke. If you've got a message, voice note or a cover version of the theme tune you can contact the political masterminds (and Hugo) at howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Yelland and Simon Lewis lift the lid on the rarely talked about world of establishment PR and the great battle for influence happening behind the scenes in modern Britain. It's why Peter Mandelson, William Hague and 36 other hopefuls are all vying to be the next Chancellor of Oxford University. Also, how the new CEO of Starbucks is trying to reverse a recent decline in sales with the help of some back-to-basics internal communications. And the great cheese heist… how taking the financial hit for the theft of £300,000 worth of posh cheddar has given Neal's Yard Dairy a PR boost. Producer: Eve Streeter Editor: Sarah Teasdale Executive Producer: William Miller Music by Eclectic Sounds A Raconteur Studios production for BBC Radio 4

Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein are back - now with added Hugo Rifkind.There's a lot to catch up on since they last met - including what's really going on with Sue Gray's departure from Number 10, Morgan McSweeney's leadership style, the saga of Starmer's suits, and is the Tory leadership contest a genuine clash of ideas?If you've got a message, voice note or a cover version of the theme tune you can contact the political masterminds (and Hugo) at howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Conservatives get ready for a lengthy leadership campaign, how long could take to get back into a position where they can win - could it happen as soon as the next election, and how do they best oppose the government in the meantime?The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein look at the lessons from history, and consider how Keir Starmer will handle his first Prime Minister's Questions since taking power.We also say goodbye to Matt on his last episode, before the podcast takes a break over the summer.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has picked JD Vance as his running mate and looks on course to return to the White House. How is the UK Government preparing for Trump 2.0, and does it matter that the foreign secretary once called him a ‘neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath'?The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss the presidential election, and whether the Conservative Party needs another Dominic Cummings.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first week of the next election campaign, and new MPs are arriving in Westminster in their hundreds. The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to find out how the parties will manage the new intake.They also discuss the balance of power in what's left of the Conservative Party, Liz Truss's 'PopCons', and whether Tony Blair has made a helpful intervention over ID cards.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley in front of a live audience to unpack the election and look forward to the next four years. Who can rescue the Conservative Party, how influential will Nigel Farage be, and can they predict Keir Starmer's first U-turn?Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past 14 years, the Conservative dream of a free market in higher education has collided with the harsh reality of austerity and the cultural resentment of the radical right – driving some institutions close to bankruptcy. By William Davies. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Election night is nearly here, but which seats will the political masterminds be keeping an eye on as the results start flooding in? Could Liz Truss provide the next 'Portillo moment'?Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to try to predict what surprises the night might have in store, and to give their verdict on Tory attacks on a 'part-time' Keir Starmer.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iain and Jacqui discuss the Guardian reporting Jacqui might be the next NHS boss, warnings about a Labour supermajority, Iain stirring up trouble about Peter Mandelson, the French elections, Biden's debate performance and much else besides!

Being prime minister doesn't come with a job description - in our political system after a gruelling six-week assault course of an election campaign, a newly-elected PM is thrown straight into the job and expected to hit the ground running.Over the years Matt has spoken to the people who've been there and done it - prime ministers and advisers including Tony Blair, David Cameron, Peter Mandelson, Angie Hunter, Katie Perrior, Gabby Bertin, Stewart Wood, Sir Alex Allan and Sir Gus O'Donnell. This is his guide to make sure you're ready to become prime minister.Are You Ready To Be Pm? (04:15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the subject that none of the parties want to talk about - why hasn't Brexit played a bigger part in the election campaign so far?The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley as the podcast passes one million downloads.They discuss whether we'll ever rejoin the EU, whether a Keir Starmer cabinet would contain any big surprises, and why John Prescott has called Peter to apologise.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As ministers admit on the airwaves that a Conservative victory looks unlikely, how will a small Tory rump in Parliament oppose a new Labour government?The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt to look back at what happened in the aftermath of the 1997 Labour landslide, and to consider which way the Conservative Party will turn next. We've also had our first piece of fan art, and launched a colouring competition.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Reform UK now ahead of the Conservatives according to one poll, how should Rishi Sunak respond?The political masterminds Peter Mandelson and Daniel Finkelstein think the prime minister could electrify the campaign by tackling Nigel Farage head on.They join Matt Chorley to talk about whether the polls could still shift before July 4, and whether Keir Starmer really should start measuring the curtains for 10 Downing Street.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a special guest on the podcast this week, with American pollster and strategist Frank Luntz joining Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie, Daniel Finkelstein and Matt Chorley to discuss why Joe Biden is in trouble in the race against Donald Trump, and why the Tories are facing a Canadian-style wipeout.Was it wise for Rishi Sunak to head to a racetrack to launch the Conservative manifesto, and are any of the parties being honest about the economy?Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will Nigel Farage's decision to stand as a candidate for Reform UK affect the election result, and can things get any worse for Rishi Sunak?The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss the chances of a Conservative implosion, Peter's last-ditch plan to replace Sunak with Penny Mordaunt, and whether the TV debates could still shift the dial.We also hear a new version of the theme music, sung in the style of The Smiths.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The race is on to get candidates in place for the general election, with the Tories having to deal with more MPs announcing their departure by the day.The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss who the parties will pick, and who they'll come to regret.And has Rishi Sunak's campaign actually started better than we'd expected?Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's happened. Rishi Sunak has announced the General Election for 4th July - as predicted by Danny in the last episode of the podcast.The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt for an emergency episode, recorded at the Podcast Show in London.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.