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To hear this week's podcast in full, search 'Quite right!' wherever you are listening now. This week, Michael and Maddie consider Reform UK's succession plan. With Nigel Farage unveiling his new shadow cabinet, attention shifts to the bigger question: who comes after him? Is Reform preparing for life beyond its founder – and if so, who stands ready to inherit the crown?Also this week, they examine the fallout from the court's decision to overturn the government's attempt to proscribe Palestine Action – and ask what it means for free speech, public order and the limits of the state.They explore whether Britain is drifting toward a de facto blasphemy law, and debate claims of ‘two-tier justice' in the handling of extremist activism. Has the government lost control of the argument — or is it simply constrained by the courts?Produced by Oscar Edmondson.To submit your questions to Michael and Maddie, visit spectator.com/quiteright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we look at why young people are bearing the brunt as unemployment hits its highest rate for nearly five years.Adam and Alex are joined by BBC business editor Simon Jack to unpack some of the factors driving the trend.Plus Alex updates us on Nigel Farage appointing Reform UK's new top team, which he is calling his ‘shadow cabinet'. Alex explains what the appointments might tell us about how Reform is operating. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Reform UK is no longer a one-man band. Nigel Farage has unveiled Reform's four spokesmen for the “great offices of state” at a press conference in Westminster. Recent Tory defector Robert Jenrick has been given the Chancellor brief, Zia Yusuf is in charge of home affairs, Suella Braverman is responsible for education and Richard Tice will look after business and energy. The format resembled a game show like the ‘Weakest Link' or ‘Take Me Out'. Each of the quartet was introduced, given a spotlight and then had it turned out when their time was up. Is this new 'shadow cabinet' ready for No. 10, or just Tory 2.0? Tim Shipman, James Heale, and Megan McElroy discuss.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.

One of the most influential voices of the American civil rights movement, Jesse Jackson, has died at the age of 84. Also: Nigel Farage has named the former Conservative Cabinet minister, Robert Jenrick, as Reform UK's choice to become Chancellor if the party wins power at the next general election. And heavy snow disrupts the Winter Olympics.

Is the UK REALLY a democracy?  #CancelElections #UKPolitics #Starmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #NigelFarage #Brexit #BrexitBetrayal #PoliticalElite #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV If Keir Starmer can try to cancel elections without a mandate, what does your vote actually mean? Is the UK REALLY a democracy? Let's stop pretending. This week, Reform UK blocked a move that should have alarmed every voter in the country — Keir Starmer attempting to cancel local elections. Yes — cancel elections.  In a country that never stops lecturing the world about democracy. Starmer has no mandate to do this. No manifesto promise. No referendum. No public consent. And yet here we are — again.  We've seen this movie before. In 2016, the Brexit referendum delivered a result the political elite didn't like. What followed wasn't acceptance — it was years of obstruction, delay, re-runs, legal manoeuvres, and media pressure, all designed to wear the public down and soften the outcome. Voters spoke. Westminster panicked.  Now history looks like it's repeating itself — elections questioned, democratic processes treated as optional, and major national direction shifted without asking the people.  So let's ask the question politicians hate: If elections can be cancelled — is this still a democracy? If referendums are ignored — what's the point of voting? If governments only respect results they agree with — who is really in charge?  As the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band once joked: "There is no point in voting — the government always gets in." It was satire. But does it now sound uncomfortably accurate? Jon Gaunt takes this head-on: Are voters being sidelined? Is democracy being hollowed out by the political class? And if elections can be cancelled today — what gets cancelled tomorrow?

Reform UK het 'n beduidende oorwinning teen die Arbeidersparty gehad. Die regering het laat in 2025 aangekondig dat 30 plaaslike owerheidsverkiesings uitgstel en Reform het toe ‘n hof-aansoek van stapel gestuur. Op 16 Februarie het die regering die planne amptelik geskrap. Hulle het bevestig dat alle verkiesings soos beplan op 7 Mei sou voortgaan. Reform se leier Nigel Farage.

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your dayOn today's podcast:(1) UK unemployment reached its highest since the pandemic and wage growth eased as the labor market continued to weaken, prompting traders to increase bets on further interest-rate cuts from the Bank of England.(2) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with the head of the UN’s atomic watchdog in Geneva on Monday, ahead of a second round of nuclear negotiations with the US.(3) BHP Group posted earnings at the upper end of analyst expectations, as a years-long effort to shore up copper production combined with a historic metals rally to offset a lackluster period for its giant iron ore business.(4) Elon Musk’s SpaceX and wholly owned subsidiary xAI are competing in a secretive new Pentagon contest to produce voice-controlled, autonomous drone swarming technology, according to people familiar with the matter.(5) The UK government abandoned plans to cancel local elections scheduled for May in 30 areas, after the move sparked a fierce backlash including a lawsuit from Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party.(6) Secretary of State Marco Rubio showered Viktor Orban with praise on a visit to Hungary as the US doubled down on its support for the strongman leader before an election that could bring an end to his 16 years in power. Podcast Conversation: Why ‘Burnout’ Feminism Is Replacing the Girlboss, Lean In EraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your dayOn today's podcast:(1) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with the head of the UN’s atomic watchdog in Geneva on Monday, ahead of a second round of nuclear negotiations with the US.(2) BHP Group posted earnings at the upper end of analyst expectations, as a years-long effort to shore up copper production combined with a historic metals rally to offset a lackluster period for its giant iron ore business.(3) Elon Musk’s SpaceX and wholly owned subsidiary xAI are competing in a secretive new Pentagon contest to produce voice-controlled, autonomous drone swarming technology, according to people familiar with the matter.(4) The UK government abandoned plans to cancel local elections scheduled for May in 30 areas, after the move sparked a fierce backlash including a lawsuit from Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party.(5) Secretary of State Marco Rubio showered Viktor Orban with praise on a visit to Hungary as the US doubled down on its support for the strongman leader before an election that could bring an end to his 16 years in power. Podcast Conversation: Why ‘Burnout’ Feminism Is Replacing the Girlboss, Lean In EraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today I recorded a special, ultra-topical episode of The Current Thing with Basil the Great, whom you will have seen on X with his many viral videos and other content. We discuss: -The battle between Restore Britain and Reform UK -Why Matt Goodwin is wrong to attack Restore on grounds of ‘racism' -Whether this election is the ‘last chance' for the country -If Restore Britain is too vague on policy -Whether Restore is ‘playing identity politics' -If Rupert Lowe will need to change his economic views -The future of Starmer and Labour -Whether the Tories will survive -If the Greens are a real threat -Whether Restore Britain can build a team of ‘elite talent' And lots more! The full episode has 45 minutes of extra content and can be found here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/the-war-for-the-right-restore-britain Subscribe here: www.nickdixon.net   Support us with a donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon   X: https://x.com/NickDixon Follow Basil: https://x.com/BasilTheGreat  

In a special recess week edition of Politics at Sam and Anne, the pair look at who could replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.Anne – who's in Munich – tells Sam how the Europeans view the Starmer government and if his vision of closer ties with Europe aligns with his EU counterparts.Back home, is the Peter Mandelson affair ramping up with a possible police interview under caution within the next 14 days?Plus, Nigel Farage will announce part of Reform UK's shadow cabinet next week, but who will make the cut?

A frank conversation with the leader of Reform UK.Nigel Farage has put his party on a "general election war footing" and says he is preparing for power.What has his party still got to learn before they're ready? Who is he referring to when he talks about putting "our own people first"?And what made him change his mind and return to politics?Senior Producer: Daniel Kraemer Producer: Flora Murray Editor: Giles Edwards Sound: Ged Sudlow

Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte dive headfirst into the political absurdity of the past seven days and honestly? You couldn't script it.First up: the US Congress hearing that left jaws on the floor. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrived armed with a massive binder and a promise of transparency and delivered… evasions. With Epstein survivors present in the room, the exchanges were tense, emotional, and deeply uncomfortable. The Trawl ladies unpack.Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to generate headlines for all the wrong reasons from tariff confusion to podium moments that raise more eyebrows than answers. Is this strategy, chaos, or something else entirely?Back home, Reform UK has decided that working from home is apparently the enemy of civilisation. Marina and Jemma look at the party's push against remote working, the glaring inconsistencies, and why critics say the policy raises more questions than it answers.Plus: Jewish activists heckle Nigel Farage, Melanie Stansbury refuses to mince her words, and The Marsh Family deliver the pudding.Buckle up, Trawlers.Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most senior former Conservative defectors to Reform UK has said she is happy if the party pursues socialist policies ;like nationalising failing parts of the British economy.Former Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman also said she was yet to receive a personal apology from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch after the party wrongly suggested she had mental health issues before she defected.Braverman was speaking as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage prepares to hand out spokesman roles to his team of seven MPs early next week as the party tries to present itself as a credible party of government.Reform has been criticised by those on the right of politics for backing left wing policies such as nationalising parts of the UK steel industry and lifting the two child benefit cap for some Britons. However Braverman told GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast she was not troubled by this.Asked if she were "happy" if her party pursued "socialist" policies, she said: "I am actually. So I think there's actually a case for - if we are serious about industrializing our country and a renaissance of our industry - state involvement in our industries."Our heavy industries have been abandoned and unable to compete against a more powerful and ascendant East. And so I do think there is a very strong case. "The benefit will be more jobs. The benefit will be more growth for our economy. And I do think that radical thinking needs to be put in place."Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #adThe purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage has backed Sir Jim Ratcliffe's claim that Britain is colonised by immigrants - despite the comment igniting intense backlash.Last night, Sir Keir Starmer condemned the claim, branding the words "offensive and wrong" and calling on the Manchester United co-owner to apologise.But, today, the Reform UK leader said "Jim Ratcliffe is right" and that parts of Britain have changed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special edition of the Northern Agenda podcast, Rob Parsons is joined by Beth Abbit of the Manchester Evening News to reflect on a hustings for five of the candidates hoping to be the next MP for Gorton and Denton. The hopefuls were quizzed on issues like British values, child poverty, immigration, Andy Burnham and even their favourite Oasis song during an hour long debate at the office of the Manchester Evening News. What were the big talking points for the candidates: Conservative Charlotte Cadden, Matt Goodwin of Reform UK, Jackie Pearcey of the Liberal Democrats, Green Hannah Spencer and Labour's Angeliki Stogia? Rob and Beth - a constituent in Gorton and Denton - discuss what they learned from the hustings and how the three-horse race is so hard to predict ahead of the vote on February 26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billionaire and Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has apologised to those who were offended by his comment that “the UK has been colonised by immigrants”. He said this to a journalist at a business summit in Belgium earlier this week.Sir Keir Starmer, who condemned Sir Jim's comments has said that he was right to apologise for causing offence. While the businessman was also criticised by Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, and other opposition parties and footballing groups, Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, has defended him saying ‘Labour may try to ignore [immigration] but Reform won't.'James and Alex are joined by chief football news reporter, reporter Simon Stone. Plus the BBC's climate editor, Justin Rowlatt, joins James and Alex to explain the data that says China's CO2 emissions have been falling for the past year and what it tells us about the trends for global emissions.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Alex Forsyth and James Cook. It was made by Anna Harris with Shiler Mahmoudi, Chloe Scannapieco and Sophie van Brugen. The technical producers were Mike Regaard and Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

A Dover man involved in a hit-and-run while driving without a licence has avoided being sent to prison .24 year-old Tyler Keyes from St Radiguns Road was driving his girlfriend's BMW when he collided with a moped at the Whitfield roundabout last June, leaving the rider unconscious.Also in today's podcast, a meeting is taking place at County Hall to discuss KCC's budget for the next financial year.It's Reform UK's first in charge of the authority and leader Linden Kemkaran has previously said the council is focused on delivering savings for residents. Hear from our local democracy reporter Simon Finlay.There's going to be a public meeting later over the regular closure of a busy road in Medway.The Lower Rainham Road, which runs from Gads Hill to Otterham Quay Lane, was shut for 100 days last year. We've been speaking to Gillingham and Rainham MP Naushabah Khan who has organised the event.Employers across Kent are being encouraged to consider taking on an apprentice.The EKC Group is looking for 100 pledges from businesses to consider it in the next 100 days.And, Leigh-Anne has been on our sister radio station kmfm talking about her debut album.The former Little Mix star caught up with Jack on the Hit List ahead of the release of 'My Ego Told Me To' next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hace dos días Anas Sarwar, líder del laborismo escocés pidió la dimisión de Keir Starmer tras unos días difíciles en los que habían dimitido su jefe de gabinete, Morgan McSweeney y su jefe de prensa, Tim Allan. Por ahora la marea ha llegado hasta ahí, pero es posible que otros barones del partido se sumen a Sarwar y exijan un relevo en el 10 de Downing Street. Seguramente si no lo han hecho aún es porque todavía no ha surgido un candidato con posibilidades de hacerse con una quinta parte del grupo parlamentario, que es lo que se necesita para cambiar de líder del partido y de primer ministro. El origen de esta crisis, la enésima que sufre Starmer, hay que ir a buscarlo a Peter Mandelson, embajador en Estados Unidos hasta septiembre del año pasado, cuando Starmer decidió cesarle tras revelarse que había tenido una relación muy cercana con Jeffrey Epstein. Le había nombrado solo seis meses antes por indicación de McSweeney. Pero el asunto Mandelson es solo una piedra más en el saco de piedras que carga Keir Starmer a la espalda. Es el primer ministro más impopular de la historia del país, al menos desde que la popularidad se mide. No es del todo extraño. Nada ha mejorado en el país a lo largo del último año y medio, que es el tiempo que Starmer lleva en el poder. Heredó un país que atravesaba varias crisis encadenadas entre sí y se ha demostrado incapaz de encarrilar una solución para ninguna de ellas. También ha fallado a sus promesas. En campaña, por ejemplo, prometió no subir los impuestos a los trabajadores, pero esa promesa no podía permitírsela con el déficit y la deuda pública que el Reino Unido tiene en estos momentos. Ha hecho justo lo contrario, ir elevando la carga fiscal hasta ponerla en máximos históricos. Su amplísima mayoría parlamentaria no le ha servido realmente de nada porque buena parte de su partido quiere que la política del gobierno sea aún más izquierdista de lo que ya lo es. Eso le impide tomar las decisiones necesariamente impopulares que la economía y, especialmente, el Tesoro británico necesitan. Esas decisiones Starmer o las aplazado o las ha revertido tan pronto como ha empezado a sentir daño político. Su gestión interna es también errática. En 19 meses han pasado por Downing street dos jefes de gabinete, cuatro jefes de prensa y once ministros. Sin un proyecto coherente ni unas ideas claras sobre las que apoyarse, Starmer sobrevive a merced de los acontecimientos que, en ocasiones, derivan en escándalos. Las elecciones aún están lejos, pero si se celebrasen mañana las perdería por mucho para entregar el poder a Nigel Farage, líder de Reform UK, un partido que crece como la espuma a expensas de los conservadores. Lo más probable es que Starmer trate de aguantar todo lo que pueda mientras va entregando más y más poder al ala izquierda del partido para mantener el apoyo de sus diputados. No hay garantía de que eso funcione. En mayo se celebrarán elecciones locales y las regionales en Escocia y Gales. Las cosas no pintan bien para los laboristas en las encuestas. Quizá de ahí ya no pueda pasar. Pues bien, para echar un vistazo sobre esta nueva crisis que azota al Gobierno británico, una especialmente virulenta, nos acompaña Andrea que, como bien saben los contraescuchas, tiene auténtica devoción por la caótica política británica. · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #keirstarmer #reinounido Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

With talk of an early UK election swirling, Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice joins Merryn Somerset Webb to make the case that his party is ready to govern. Tice argues that Reform UK, which is leading in the polls, is gearing up policy “working groups” and road-testing power in local councils. He claims day-one moves like serving notice to leave the European Commission on Human Rights, scrapping the Human Rights Act and abandoning a net-zero approach to global warming would help cut energy bills—while he hints at a broader reset for UK markets, pensions, regulation and crypto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver dissect further fallout from Anas Sarwar's dramatic calls for Keir Starmer to resign. Now the dust has settled we break down the political implications and potential outcomes heading into the Scottish Parliament election.Was this a failed coup? A bold strategic move? Or the beginning of a fundamental split between Scottish Labour and Westminster?Why did Sarwar make his move against Starmer now and will John Swinney and the SNP be able to exploit the fallout?We also remember former Scottish Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman, who passed away this week at the age of 72.And stay tuned until the end of today's episode to hear your questions answered. Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss citizen's assemblies in Scotland, exploiting Scotland's wind energy potentially and whether or not the mainstream media is unfair towards Reform UK.

With Reform UK leader Nigel Farage placing his party on a general election 'war footing', Reform MP Danny Kruger debates the inevitability of Starmer's resignation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Northern Ireland First Minister Baroness Arlene Foster, Labour MP Tan Dhesi, security commentator and Reform UK councillor Dr Alan Mendoza, plus the political journalist and podcaster Anne McElvoy.

Ask Aggie: where do Keir Starmer and Labour go next? LBC's Deputy Political Editor Aggie Chambré takes listeners' calls and answers their questions.Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Northern Ireland First Minister Baroness Arlene Foster, Labour MP Tan Dhesi, security commentator and Reform UK councillor Dr Alan Mendoza, plus the political journalist and podcaster Anne McElvoy.

Lord Foulkes, Labour peer and former minister under Tony Blair, comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss Keir Starmer's chances of survival after Morgan McSweeney, No 10's chief of staff, resigned. Morgan McSweeney and Sir Keir Starmer were previously inseparable. Morgan McSweeney followed Starmer's rise to PM, after deciding that Starmer was the man to win power back for Labour during the Jeremy Corbyn years. When Sir Keir became Labour leader, he advised the PM on electoral strategy, which contributed to a resounding Labour victory in the 2024 general election. But he has been criticised for a failure to adequately prepare for governing - as the government quickly descended into chaos. He resigned following heavy pressure on Downing Street for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Details continue to emerge revealing the depth of Lord Mandelson's relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Also: Lord Foulkes defends Keir Starmer's record in office, Darren Grimes on Reform's plans for a shadow cabinet, And the whether Reform are being hypocritical about the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson to his role as US ambassador, given the Russian bribery scandal that engulfed Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales. Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guardian columnist Zoe Williams pushes back against Reform UK, addresses questions of a split on the left of British politics, wishes that Starmer would improve, suggests an humane approach to asylum seekers, offers her view of national identity, charts the shifting of the Overton window rightwards in British politics, and reveals what most makes her tick as a writer. 

Marina and Jemma wade through the moral swamp of Reform UK's latest masterplan: cutting beer duty by keeping children in poverty - because according to them the nation's biggest crisis is Dave paying £4.80 instead of £4.75 for his pint. Labour doesn't escape the drag either, with Rachel Reeves floating the idea that only graduates should pay for their degrees - a policy so anti‑youth it might as well come with a free copy of the Daily Mail. Meanwhile, Suella Braverman and Robert Jenrick manage to accidentally vote to abolish the two‑child benefit cap after wandering into the wrong lobby. God help us if these people end up running the country. Farage continues to dodge debates like it's an Olympic sport, all while his name keeps surfacing in the Epstein files. And across the pond, Trump tells a female reporter to “smile” when asked about a paedophile ring - because it's a smiley kind of subject, right? At least misogyny is the one thing he's always consistent on.Plus: dating‑app despair, cortisol levels that should come with a health warning, and a perfect clip capturing the spiritual emptiness of people who proudly declare they're “not political.”Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elia Ayoub is joined by three folks from Minneapolis, sociologist Nicole Bedera and From The Periphery's very own Aydin and Ed from Antidote Zine, to talk about the ongoing resistance against the federal occupation of the state of Minnesota by ICE. What is happening? How are they resisting? What can we learn from it, here in the UK and elsewhere? Nicole also explained what 'symbolic compliance' means and why we must all be aware of it.You can support Elia's work with a one-off or monthly donation on Ko-fi.LinksNicole's article: I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.Nicole's book: On the Wrong Side - How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual ViolenceNicole's Bluesky thread on symbolic complianceCounter Vortex episode on Iran and Minneapolis and Antidotezine's transcriptAntidotezine: Between the Insurrection Act and the InsurrectionsMinnesota Star Tribune: ‘No humanity': Detainees describe conditions inside Whipple Federal BuildingStand With MinnesotaElia's article on Reform UK in Shado MagElia's newsletterFor more:The Fire These Times is on Bluesky, Instagram⁠ and has a⁠ ⁠website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠From The Periphery is on⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠, and has a⁠ website⁠⁠Elia is on Bluesky and InstagramThe Fire These Times is a proud member of⁠ ⁠From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective⁠⁠. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: Syria: The Inconvenient Revolution, From The Periphery Podcast, The Mutual Aid Podcast⁠, ⁠Politically Depressed⁠, Hidah: Jewish Counter-Colonial Thoughts and ⁠Antidote Zine⁠. If you're not a supporter yet, please consider doing so with only $5 a month on Patreon.com/fromtheperipheryTranscriptions: Transcriptions are done by⁠⁠ Antidote Zine⁠⁠ and will be published on⁠⁠ The Fire These Times' transcript archive⁠⁠.Credits:Elia Ayoub (host, producer, episode art), Nicole Bedera, Aydin, Ed (guests), ⁠Rap and Revenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Music),⁠ ⁠⁠Wenyi Geng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (TFTT theme design),⁠ ⁠⁠Hisham Rifai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FTP theme design) and⁠ ⁠⁠Molly Crabapple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FTP team profile pics)

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers explores the upcoming high-stakes by-election of Gorton and Denton with a deep dive into the constituency and its localised microcosm of global populist trends. He is joined by Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester, Rob Ford, founder and editor of the Manchester Mill, Joshi Herrmann, and councillors Allan Hopwood (Reform) and Shahbaz Sarwar (Workers Party) to analyse whether the Labour stronghold will crumble under pressure from a surging Green Party or a high-profile Reform UK campaign led by Matt Goodwin within a new landscape of sectarian identity politics and deepening public frustration with the UK's traditional two-party system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Keir Starmer's next big test is the Gorton & Denton by-election in three weeks' time; commentators are calling it a three-way race between the Greens, Reform and Labour. But how is this vote a microcosm of the national picture, and what does it tell us about the direction of travel in British politics and the key issues that really sway voters?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Darryl Morris, journalist, Times Radio.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: In Gorton, where Labour is counting on long memories to see off ReformFurther listening: Who is the real Melania Trump?Clips: BBC, Channel 4, Manchester Evening News, Novara Media, The Green Party, Reform UK, The Spectator.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, MPs voted to release documents about Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador following a six-hour long debate. Adam and Chris unpack how Keir Starmer spoke about Mandelson at Prime Minister's Questions, Kemi Badenoch's line of questioning about who knew what when and the volume of questions swirling about the Prime Minister's judgement. Plus, Laura has been following Reform UK for a new documentary. She chats about what she learned about the party's track record in local government so far and new revelations from leader Nigel Farage. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi and Chloe Scannapieco. The social producers were Sophie Millward and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

durée : 02:30:06 - Les Matins - par : Guillaume Erner, Yoann Duval - Ce matin sur France Culture, à 7h40, Guillaume Erner reçoit la présidente de la messagerie cryptée Signal, Meredith Whittaker, pour parler de surveillance, de pouvoir et de la vraie nature de l'IA. A 7h17, Pauline Schnapper revient sur les 22 conservateurs britanniques qui ont rejoint Nigel Farage. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère

durée : 00:12:21 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - Six ans après le Brexit, le Parti conservateur est affaibli au profit de Reform UK de Nigel Farage, qui récupère électeurs et anciens députés tories. Cette recomposition pourrait annoncer une transformation du bipartisme britannique au profit d'une droite plus radicale. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Pauline Schnapper Professeure de civilisation britannique à l'université Sorbonne Nouvelle

In this episode of Holyrood Sources, we remember Scotland's first Deputy First Minister, Jim Wallace as Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver are joined by former Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Tavish Scott to discuss Jim's political career and legacy.Before that, this episode also discusses reports that the Scottish Greens will stand aside in most constituency seats, giving the SNP a clear run — and whether this could boost John Swinney's chances of an outright majority. Andy and Geoff also examine the growing impact of Reform UK, and why they may be the SNP's biggest unintended ally.The panel also reacts to Anas Sarwar's pledge to ban trans women from female prisons, exploring Labour's U-turns on gender policy and the risks for the Scottish Government as a court challenge unfolds.Later, Calum speaks to Chris Herd, founder of Firstbase, who explains why he had to leave Scotland for the US to build a nine-figure tech company — and what Scotland must change to stop the flight of talent and capital.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Gordon McKee from Labour, Sarah Pochin from Reform UK and Josh Babarinde from the Liberal Democrats, plus the Financial Times political journalist Lucy Fisher.

What does the Mandelson and Epstein saga say about Starmer's judgement?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Gordon McKee from Labour, Sarah Pochin from Reform UK and Josh Babarinde from the Liberal Democrats, plus the Financial Times political journalist Lucy Fisher.

The Nationals reject Sussan Ley’s ultimatum which would see three of their members sin-binned for six months. Plus, a university student taking on the left by setting up a Reform UK group on campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Jenrick is a British MP and former Conservative minister who defected to Reform UK, becoming one of the party's highest‑profile recruits. | Earn a yield on gold https://monetary-metals.com/triggernometry/ Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible: - Füm: Head to https://www.tryfum.com/Trig and use promo code TRIG to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! - Superpower: Test 100+ biomarkers. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. Click https://superpower.com Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Shop Merch here - https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. 00:00 - Introduction 05:16 - When Did Common Sense Views Become Right-Wing? 12:32 - How Robert Came To Hold The Views He Now Has 23:56 - The Tories Just Never Did What They Were Voted In To Do 32:50 - How Much Are Policies Like Net-Zero Down To Ideology? 46:03 - The Conservative Party Is Like A Westminster Dining Club 52:37 - Nadhim Zahawi Is A Big Red Flag For Reform 01:00:09 - We're At A Really Dangerous Place In Our Democracy 01:07:30 - How Are You Going To Stimulate Economic Growth And Curb Welfare Expenditure? 01:16:29 - Net-Zero Needs To Go In The Bin 01:18:56 - Europe Has Made A Number Of Catastrophic Mistakes 01:23:00 - What's The One Thing We're Not Talking About That We Really Should Be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our latest Westminster review, Byline Times political editor Adam Bienkov tells Adrian Goldberg that Sir Keir Starmer has blundered by failing to bring Great Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham into his inner circle. PLUS debate on Reform UK's succession of former Tory MPs and new recruits and a challenge to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch from the left of her party, with the creation of the pressure group Prosper. Produced in Birmingham UK by Adrian Goldberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As well as today's Politics Unpacked, which sees Ed Vaizey discuss China, Iran and left-wing AI with Michael Binyon and Cindy Yu, we've got an in-depth look at the by-election in Gorton and Denton.Times chief political commentator Patrick Maguire and political scientist Rob Ford profile the constituency, and analyse whether Labour can hold off the challenge from the Green Party and Reform UK. By-election: 32'15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Hannah Spencer, who the Green Party has picked to go up against Reform UK's Matt Goodwin in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Plus: Martin Lewis takes aim at the UK's ballooning student debt, Kaiser Guo explains why the West has shifted its attitude towards China, and a Labour MP tears Konstantin Kisin […]

To hear this week's podcast in full, search 'Quite right!' wherever you are listening now. This week: Michael and Maddie ask whether Keir Starmer's grip on the Labour party is beginning to slip. After the party machine moved to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster, is Starmer governing from a position of strength – or fear? Does the decision expose a deeper crisis of authority at the top of the Labour party, and are we entering the early stages of a succession battle over who comes next?Then: Suella Braverman's long-anticipated defection to Reform UK. Was her exit inevitable, and what does it mean for the balance of forces on the right? As Reform continues to lure Conservative figures across, is it consolidating as a serious insurgent party – or accelerating a destructive fragmentation that could leave the Conservative party locked out of power for a generation?Produced by Oscar Edmondson.To submit your urgent questions to Michael and Maddie, visit spectator.co.uk/quiteright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Divya chats with Pallavi Sethi, a Policy Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment at the London School of Economics, where she works on climate misinformation and disinformation. Pallavi brings a unique perspective to this work, shaped by her background in advertising and media studies, as well as her experience in the fact-checking department for a large social media company. It was through these experiences that she began thinking more deeply about climate narratives and its influence on public perception. At the beginning of their conversation, they discuss some fundamental questions, such as what is climate misinformation and disinformation, what fact-checking is and how it intersects with debates around free speech, and, lastly, who bears responsibility for the information we see and share.  A central thread in Pallavi's work is her commitment to empowering the public — not just by calling for stronger platform governance, but by building media literacy and awareness so people can better recognize and challenge misleading climate narratives themselves. Pallavi has done extensive work in this area and brings sharp and thoughtful insights to an incredibly complex issue. But what is truly commendable about her work is that it does not stop at diagnosis; it also points to meaningful responses, such as the media literacy programs for kids in Finland and the efforts of a climate coalition called Climate Action Against Disinformation.  Pallavi discussed the role of Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD), a coalition of over 90 organizations working to make the information sphere safer regarding climate information. She explained that CAAD's collective efforts have been instrumental in putting climate disinformation on the global agenda, with information integrity appearing on the provisional agenda at COP30 for the first time. She highlighted that CAAD's strength lies in its ability to bring together diverse voices, making it harder for governments to ignore their demands.  Sources: Information on Pallavi's bio & background: https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/pallavi-sethi/ Sethi, P (2024). Kemi Badenoch's climate scepticism: a growing problem for the Conservative Party and its voters in LSE Blogs. Sethi, P., & Ward, B. (2024) Reform UK's climate denial undermines democracy in LSE Blogs. Sethi, P (2024). Why countering climate misinformation must be a priority in Global Government Forum. Sethi, P. (2025). The myth of Meta's free speech places democracy at risk in LSE Blogs. Sethi, P (2025). Strategic Obstruction: How Europe's Far-Right Parties Are Blocking Urgent Climate Action.  https://hopenothate.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/state-of-hate-2025.pdf Sethi, P (2025). Inside Trump's campaign to censor climate science. LSE Blogs  

Reform UK has announced Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the hotly anticipated Gorton and Denton byelection. John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss his chances. Plus, John speaks to Esther Ghey about why the government should back a social media ban for under-16s. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Get your tickets for Dissident Dialogues HERE : https://dissidentdialogues.org/In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Conservative MP and political reformer Danny Kruger for a wide-ranging conversation on civil service reform, Christianity, nationalism, and the future of British democracy.We discuss Kruger's critique of Blairism, the expansion of the administrative state, and why he believes Britain is no longer governed by Parliament, but by an unaccountable alliance of civil servants, judges, and quasi-independent institutions. He explains how depoliticisation, judicial activism, and the rise of quangos have hollowed out democratic accountability.The conversation explores Kruger's philosophy of conservatism rooted in family, community, and nation, his defence of civic rather than ethnic nationalism, and his argument that Britain remains a fundamentally Christian civilisation, even as faith has been pushed out of public life. We debate immigration, integration, multiculturalism, and whether British identity can survive rapid demographic and cultural change.We also examine plans to reform the civil service, the House of Lords, and the judiciary, including restoring parliamentary sovereignty, repealing the Human Rights Act, and confronting institutional resistance to democratic mandates.A searching and provocative conversation about power, faith, reform, and whether Britain can recover its constitutional foundations before social and political breakdown accelerates.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:38 What Is “Krugerism” 05:13 Conservatism vs Progressive Modernity07:22 Individualism, God & the Crisis of Meaning11:07 Is Britain Still a Christian Country?14:18 Reform UK vs Wet Toryism17:04 Recovering a Lost Constitution18:40 When Things Started Going Wrong21:09 Civic Nationalism vs Ethnic Nationalism29:35 Immigration, Integration & British Identity32:03 Christianity, Freedom & Social Cohesion35:00 Birth Rates, Family Breakdown & Demography39:24 Islam, Integration & the Limits of Tolerance47:47 Citizen Service & Rebuilding Local Democracy52:17 Taking on the Blob: Civil Service, Courts & Power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has become the latest senior Conservative to leave the party and join Reform UK. Also: Israel has received the body of the last hostage in Gaza, paving the way for the next phase of President Trump's peace plan to begin. And an inquest finds that heading a football was a factor in the death of the former Scotland defender, Gordon McQueen.

On today's show: Starmer v Burnham - another Tory defection to Reform UK - people are living hermit lifestyles and going outside leaves them anxious. Plus: 15 minute cities are here already - how Thatcher destroyed solidarity and much more. Support YOUR Richie Allen Show at www.richieallen.co.uk 

Reform UK or Recycle UK? Farage's Tory Problem  #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #ReformUK #NigelFarage #SuellaBraverman  IS REFORM UK NOW "RECYCLE UK"? | Farage, Braverman & The Tory Takeover? LIVE  Is Reform UK becoming a refuge for failed Conservatives? After Suella Braverman's defection, people are asking a brutal question — is Nigel Farage building a real alternative government… or just rebranding the Tory party?

The Current Thing is back, and we have a great guest. I'm now only seeking out guests I really want to talk to about something specific, and this week I am talking to YouTuber Richard the Fourth about the tension between politics and spiritual development. We discuss: -Whether tackling political problems can compromise us morally and spiritually -The version of Christianity he follows and why -Whether Jesus was political -His understanding of ‘Traditionalism' -Why he found New Age thinkers like Eckhart Tolle lacking -Masculinity, and whether men need a family -Why the ‘Red Pill' movement died out -His predictions on Reform UK and the future of Britain -C.S. Lewis And lots more! Watch the full episode here: https://www.nickdixon.net Subscribe here: www.nickdixon.net   Support us with a donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon   X: https://x.com/njdixon   Richard's channels: https://www.youtube.com/@UCASc-ZPPmrEsnjCKTFvQMxw https://www.youtube.com/@UCY4DZ8bnA-tWhzpfT_I4X1A https://richardthefourth.substack.com  

There have been a slew of defections as Reform rides high in the polls. But is it changing the party? Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus