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This week the political masterminds consider what's happening on the populist left and right, with more Tories defecting to Reform UK and talk of a new party led by Jeremy Corbyn. How small has the Conservative coalition become, do the voters expect Keir Starmer to wield a 'magic wand', and what would a new party be called?Send your comments and questions to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JonGaunt #UKImmigrationCrisis #MigrantCrisisUK #Starmer #Macron #NigelFarage Keir Starmer has signed a surrender deal with France and President Macron.  This "one in, one out" migrant deal will do nothing to stop illegal crossings of the Channel by small boats. The UK is in a border crisis.  We don't need weak deals—we need to declare a national emergency, close our borders, and take serious action. As Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, demands—put the troops on the beaches of Dover, deploy the Navy in the Channel, and stop the migrant taxi service! We need tough deterrents like Rwanda deportations.  End the UK's image as a “migrant El Dorado” by closing the migrant hotels, speeding up deportations, and leaving the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) immediately.  It's time to act like a sovereign nation again. Do you agree with Jon Gaunt? Leave your comments below!  #JonGaunt #MigrantCrisisUK #Starmer #Macron #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKPolitics #NationalEmergency #SmallBoats #ImmigrationUK #UKBorderControl #France #EU #StopTheBoats #LeaveECHR #RwandaPlan #UKImmigrationCrisis  Farage, Reform UK, Starmer, Macron, EU, France, Jon Gaunt, UK immigration crisis, migrant crisis UK, illegal immigration UK, Channel migrant crossings, small boats UK, Keir Starmer immigration, Macron UK visit, UK politics 2025, Nigel Farage, UK national emergency, stop the boats UK, Labour immigration policy, UK border control, UK migrant deal, Brexit betrayal, political betrayal UK, migrant invasion UK, emergency powers UK, UK migrant news,  #JonGaunt #MigrantCrisisUK #Starmer #Macron #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKPolitics #NationalEmergency #SmallBoats #ImmigrationUK #UKBorderControl #France #EU #StopTheBoats #LeaveECHR #RwandaPlan #UKImmigrationCrisis Farage, Reform UK, Starmer, Macron, EU, France, Jon Gaunt, UK immigration crisis, migrant crisis UK, illegal immigration UK, Channel migrant crossings, small boats UK, Keir Starmer immigration, Macron UK visit, UK politics 2025, Nigel Farage, UK national emergency, stop the boats UK, Labour immigration policy, UK border control, UK migrant deal, Brexit betrayal, political betrayal UK, migrant invasion UK, emergency powers UK, UK migrant news,

Hundreds of migrants have crossed the Channel this morning, far outnumbering the handful who could be returned to France under Sir Keir Starmer's new “one in, one out” migrant deal with Emmanuel Macron. As the French president arrived at No 10 for last-minute talks, The Telegraph watched boats packed with young men leaving Gravelines beach at dawn while French police stood by. Later, 74 men, a woman and three children were handed over to Border Force by the French Navy, who even asked for the migrants' life jackets back.Critics warn that returning around 50 migrants a week will do little to reduce crossings, raising questions over Labour's Channel crisis strategy. Camilla and Gordon are joined by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp to discuss why the deal is a disaster for Britain and how Starmer has lost control of the border. Meanwhile, Reform UK is shaking up Westminster again. Nigel Farage was heckled at PMQs while raising concerns about illegal migration and ex-Tory MP Jake Berry has become the latest to defect to Reform. Our political correspondent Dom Penna joins us after speaking with Reform MP Lee Anderson on what the party's rise means for the Conservatives.Producer: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan Searle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Macron's Right: UK Is a Soft Touch for Migrants #UKMigration #MigrantCrisis #EmmanuelMacron #StopTheBoats #UKPolitics #JonGaunt In this video, Jon Gaunt tackles the migrant crisis gripping Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron has called the UK a “soft touch” for illegal migrants—and he's not wrong. The UK has already paid France over £500 million to “stop the boats,” yet Channel crossings continue to surge. While British taxpayers fund France's failed promises, UK Border Force struggles with the endless stream of migrant boats. Even King Charles has now mentioned “irregular migration” in his speech—words carefully scripted by Keir Starmer's government. It's clear: Britain's immigration policy is broken. Watch as Jon Gaunt exposes: - The £500 million wasted on France - Emmanuel Macron's brutal words about the UK - How Starmer's government is quietly shifting the migration narrative - Why the migrant crisis keeps escalating. This is a MUST-WATCH for anyone fed up with illegal migration, weak border controls, and political double-speak.

Ex-Tory Cabinet Minister David Jones has joined Reform UK in the highest profile defection to Nigel Farage's party yet, GB News can reveal.News of Jones' decision comes after former Conservative MPs Ross Thomson and Anne Marie Morris joined Farage's party in the past two weeks.The Tory trio join former Conservative Minister Dame Andrea Jenkyns, ex-Red Wall MP Marco Longhi and former Tory MP Aidan Burley in Reform's ranks.Jones, who was a card-carrying Tory member for more than half-a-century, served as Welsh Secretary between 2012 to 2014, later working as a Brexit Minister under Theresa May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dixon Cox is back once again, and yes it's still the closest thing you'll find to GB News' Headliners. This week: -Politicians respond to the 20th anniversary of 7/7, with some shocking results -James McMurdock quits Reform UK to become an independent MP -Starmer tries to make a deal with Macron on the small boats crisis -We recap big stories we missed while away, including: Labour's welfare bill fiasco, Rachel Reeves crying, and the Bob Vylan Glastonbury incident The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/reform-lose-another-mp-with-paul Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon Nick's links Substack: nickdixon.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon X: https://x.com/njdixon Paul's links X: https://twitter.com/PaulCoxComedy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulcoxcomedy Comedy clubs: https://www.epiccomedy.co.uk/

Political scientist and author Matt Goodwin returns to The Winston Marshall Show for a conversation on mass immigration, national identity, and Britain's deepening political crisis.Goodwin argues that the postwar political consensus—built on liberalism, globalism, and open borders—is collapsing. He reveals how mass migration has not only reshaped Britain's economy but fractured its social fabric, leaving the working class abandoned and the political elite increasingly out of touch.They dive into the failures of both major parties, the rise of Reform UK, and the growing demand for a new politics rooted in national sovereignty, cultural confidence, and democratic accountability.All this—immigration, integration, elite delusion, and the coming realignment of British politics…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 05:41 Keir Starmer's Immigration Policies and Border Security 15:21 Economic and Social Impacts of Mass Migration21:21 The Decline of the Working Class32:01 Multiculturalism & Division37:23 Immigration and the New Consensus43:10 The Class Realignment52:22 The Role of the Political Class and the Public 1:10:00 The Future of Immigration Policy in the UK 1:17:03 Challenges of Multiculturalism and Political Leadership 1:20:38 The Instinctive British Identity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reform MP, James McMurdock, has resigned from the parliamentary party because of a newspaper's claims about his business activities during the pandemic. He denies wrongdoing.

What better way for Labour to celebrate a year in power than with a humiliating climbdown on welfare? Political historian Steven Fielding joins the panel to discuss rebellions, “Austerity PSD”, and how Starmer and Reeves can make Year Two better than Year One. Plus, after the anti-IDF rants by punk band Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, has the festival really become the antisemitic “hatefest” its critics claim? Unlike most of them, our own Andrew Harrison was actually there… And in the Extra Bit for Patreon supporters, is far-right ideologue Matthew Goodwin serious when he says he wants to be Reform UK's Home Secretary, or just waffling to sell his Substack? • Listen to Why? with Emma Kennedy: Could we make a real Jurassic Park?  ESCAPE ROUTES • Rachel has been bingeing on Wimbledon.  • Jonn has been reading Trespasses by Louise Kennedy. • Steven has been listening to the title track of Close To The Edge by Yes. • Alison is very excited about the Women's Euros.  • Back us on Patreon for ad-free listening, bonus materials and more.  Presented by Alison Phillips with Rachel Cunliffe and Jonn Elledge. Audio production by Robin Leeburn and Tom Taylor. Theme music by Cornershop. Produced by Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Reeves in Tears – Starmer doesn't notice! What's REALLY Going On Labour? RachelReeves #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #UKPolitics #JonGaunt Rachel Reeves broke down in the Commons — but why? Keir Starmer seemed to ignore the moment, the big question is: what's really happening inside Labour? Some are calling out the party for dodging accountability by saying it's "personal." But when policies cost the public millions, should voters get answers? Jon Gaunt asks: • Why Reeves' tears have sparked controversy • Labour's recent U-turns and internal rifts • Whether Starmer is truly in control • The growing backlash over broken election promises on issues like winter fuel, disability benefits, and inquiries into sensitive issues. Do you think Labour is still serious about change? Are they in crisis? Do you TRUST Starmer? Join the discussion — we want honest, direct politicians too!  #RachelReeves #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #UKPolitics #PoliticalDrama #LabourSecrets #Parliament #PoliticalScandal #UKNews #Commons #PoliticalControversy #LeadershipCrisis #ElectionPromises #UKParliament #PoliticalAccountability  rachel reeves crying, labour party secrets, keir starmer leadership, rachel reeves commons speech, labour party u-turns, uk politics controversy, labour broken promises, uk parliament drama, rachel reeves news, keir starmer crisis, uk political scandals, labour party lies, political accountability uk, uk news live, uk politics live This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Starmer Copy Trump - Build UK ‘Alligator Alcatraz' to Stop Migrants! AlligatorAlcatraz #MigrantCrisis #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #Starmer #Trump Florida built Alligator Alcatraz — a 3,000-bed migrant detention centre — in just eight days. Jon Gaunt says, That's how you stop illegal immigration. No endless debates. No excuses. The UK should do the same. We're wasting £8 million a day putting illegal migrants in hotels, while our streets and services are at breaking point. Enough. We could easily convert empty warehouses, old retail units, or even temporary structures for rapid migrant holding centres. Fast processing, faster deportations — no-frills, no nonsense.  Any migrant caught working illegally — whether in cash-in-hand jobs or delivery apps — should be deported immediately. No second chances. Leave the ECHR to make this possible. Since Christmas, over 20,000 illegal migrants have entered the UK. The public has had enough — poll after poll proves immigration is the number one issue for voters. Reform UK's rapid growth proves people want action, not more talk. The UK must stop being a soft touch. It's time to get serious.  #MigrantCrisis #UKPolitics #Immigration #Starmer #Trump #BorderControl #AlligatorAlcatraz #Deportation #ReformUK #StopIllegalImmigration Jon Gaunt, Starmer, Keir Starmer, Donald Trump, Trump migrant policy, UK migrant crisis, Alligator Alcatraz, Florida detention center, UK immigration crisis, UK migrant crisis 2025, Reform UK, immigration news, UK politics, migrant crisis solution, deportation UK, border security UK, migrant hotels, stop illegal immigration UK, asylum seeker crisis, immigration crackdown  This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt  

C'est l'un des personnages les plus singuliers de la politique britannique : Nigel Farage, 61 ans, ancien banquier et ex-député européen. Tout à droite de l'échiquier politique, il a largement œuvré en faveur du Brexit, puis a pris une pause, pour animer des émissions de radio et participer à des télé-réalités. Mais depuis 2024, il a réussi à se faire élire député, pour le parti nationaliste Reform, sur un programme en large partie tourné sur l'immigration. Un an après les législatives qui l'ont vu entrer au Parlement, reportage à Clacton-on-Sea, là où Nigel Farage s'est fait parachuter. De notre envoyée spéciale de retour de Clacton-on-Sea, Les 25 canards, des alpagas, neuf cochons gambadent dans les champs de la « ferme de Sandy », au nord de Clacton, un espace de zoothérapie pour enfants. L'année dernière, la ferme a failli fermer « C'était très dur. Avant que Nigel Farage ne nous rende visite, nous avions plus de 35 000 euros de dettes. Il a lancé une cagnotte et en un jour, il a récolté près de 22 000 euros pour nous. » Gary et Sandy, les fondateurs : « C'est difficile de savoir vers qui se tourner, et vous ne parvenez jamais jusqu'aux décideurs… à part Farage. » Le couple, qui travaille sept jours sur sept, n'avait jamais voté jusqu'alors : « Je n'avais pas une bonne opinion de lui, jusqu'à ce que je le rencontre. Il m'a fait changer d'avis en nous rendant visite. Il a certaines idées qui ne me plaisent pas, mais tout ça, ce n'est que de la politique. En 40 ans, je n'ai jamais voté, mais il a eu ma voix. » Un « personnage Marmite » Nigel Farage, c'est un « personnage Marmite », du nom de cette pâte de légumes fermentés : on adore ou on déteste. Début 2024, Farage a lancé sa campagne devant le symbole de Clacton, une ville balnéaire délaissée des touristes : le casino sur la jetée. Nigel Brown, directeur de la communication : « Farage, comme Donald Trump, est très bon pour dire aux gens ce qu'ils veulent entendre. À nous, il nous a dit : " je suis une célébrité, n'hésitez pas à m'exploiter ", et il a fait de la publicité à la jetée. Tout ce qu'il nous a promis, il l'a fait : maintenant, l'avenir nous dira si cela porte ses fruits. » Les opposants de Nigel Farage, eux, critiquent ses emplois secondaires, ses voyages à l'étranger et ses positions : eurosceptiques, anti-immigration, anti-islam. Le communicant souligne le paradoxe Farage : « Je n'aime pas ses méthodes, et je pense qu'il désinhibe certains discours problématiques. Mais il bouscule l'ordre établi. » Après un an au pouvoir, les Travaillistes n'ont pas encore réussi à relancer l'économie ni les services publics, alors Reform UK, le parti de Farage mise sur le dégagisme. À Clacton, Dan Casey, élu local de gauche, tente de dissuader les électeurs : « On l'a bien vu quand il était élu au Parlement européen : c'était un véritable clown. Il ne porte aucun intérêt aux gens d'ici. » Mais Nigel Farage semble s'être fixé un objectif : Downing Street, comme un autre « personnage marmite » avant lui, un certain Boris Johnson.  À lire aussiRoyaume-Uni: Nigel Farage, figure emblématique du Brexit, entre au Parlement

Rachel Reeves Cries, UK Despairs Under Useless Labour, Starmer Doomed  #RachelReeves #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #PMQs #UKPolitics #LabourRebellion #JonGaunt Rachel Reeves breaks down in the House of Commons as Labour faces a brutal backlash over its welfare U-turn. Keir Starmer suffers a humiliating rebellion from his own MPs, leaving the party in chaos.  Is Labour collapsing before our eyes?  Watch Jon Gaunt's breakdown from PMQs and reaction across Westminster. Featuring: Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, welfare policy crisis, political rebellion, UK Parliament drama. Jon Gaunt, Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, UK politics, Jon Gaunt, PMQs, House of Commons, welfare U-turn, Labour rebellion, Starmer doomed, political crisis, British government, Labour meltdown, Westminster politics, July 2025 news This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt  

Reform UK's £250,000 “Britannia Card” would restore non-dom perks and funnel visa fees to Britain's poorest full-time workers.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

Luke Tryl is the Executive Director of More in Common UK, where he leads the organization's work on public opinion. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Luke Tryl discuss where Keir Starmer has gone wrong, the reasons behind the rise of Reform UK, and whether time's up for the Conservative Party. Note: This conversation was recorded on June 6, 2025. Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BBC and STARMER Are FINISHED – Here's Why  #JonGaunt #BBC #KeirStarmer #Glastonbury #RaceHate #ReformUK Both organisations are hopelessly out of touch with the British population with their Anti Trump bias, Anti Israel , small boats, immigration, Muslim rape gangs inquiry and disdain for patriotism. Jon Gaunt says that the Glastonbury race hate scandal has put the nail in their coffin.  They are both in thrall to Reform UK and Nigel Farage and have no policies of their own.  Tim Davie the Director General must resign or be sacked today.  Starmer has not only lost the country but clearly also his own party with the MPs rebellion on Welfare reforms. Starmer is Prime minister in name only. Let's ‘DEPORT' both of these useless so-called Leaders. Do you agree?  #JonGaunt #BBC #KeirStarmer #BBCScandal #LabourCrisis #Glastonbury #RaceHate #ReformUK #NigelFarage #ImmigrationUK #WelfareRebellion #TimDavie #UKPolitics #BBCBias #StarmerCrisis #BritishNews #BreakingUK #Patriotism #PoliticalChaos #UKNews #LiveUKPolitics  BBC, Keir Starmer, BBC Scandal, Labour Crisis, Glastonbury, Race Hate, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Immigration UK, Welfare Rebellion, Tim Davie, UK Politics, BBC Bias, Starmer Crisis, British News, Breaking UK, Patriotism, Political Chaos, UK News, Live UK Politics  This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Gawain Towler is a cultural commentator and international political strategist. He is the former Director of Communications for Reform UK, was formerly the Communications Director for the Brexit party and for UKIP before that. He worked closely with Nigel Farage since 2004 in that capacity. His current role is as senior advisor at Bradshaw Advisory and as a partner at Oak insights. Gawain's links: X https://x.com/Towler Topics: ●Mass immigration ●Stopping immigrant boats ●Rwanda deportations of knife & machete wielding thugs ●The Police and censorship ●Grooming gangs ●Keir Starmer ●War ●Lobbyists ●Pubs-is there an undeclared campaign to close them? ●Civil War or just more riots? #news #uk #politics #starmer #reform

Rod Stewart: Legend. Bob Vylan: 'Death to IDF' Scum. BBC's Glastonbury Shame!  #BobVylan #Glastonbury2025 #RodStewart #BBCScandal #JonGaunt  Rod Stewart closed Glastonbury 2025 with a stunning all-star set — but it was Bob Vylan's 'Death to the IDF' chant, broadcast live on the BBC, that stole headlines and sparked outrage across the UK.  In this show, Jon Gaunt breaks down:  • What Bob Vylan said and why it's caused political fire • BBC's baffling decision to broadcast it live • PM Keir Starmer and the media fallout • Should Vylan and KNEECAP have been booked in the first place? • Lisa Connolly got 31 months for HATE speech so what should Vylan receive? This is the Glastonbury controversy they don't want you to talk about but Jon Gaunt wants your opinion.

On this special edition of The Current Thing Nick is joined by Ben Habib to discuss the launch of his brand new political party, Advance UK. They discuss: -Why Ben believes now is the right time for a new political party -The core principles of Advance UK -Why Ben has now decided to lead the party -His thoughts on Rupert Lowe's new project, ‘Restore Britain' -Whether Rupert Lowe will join the Tories -The future of Reform UK, the Tories, and Labour -Why he claims there's ‘no such thing as right wing' and more! Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon Nick's links Substack: nickdixon.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon X: https://x.com/njdixon Ben's links: https://www.advanceuk.org.uk/ https://x.com/benhabib6

Right then, strap in Trawlers and let's raise a lukewarm pint of Champagne to the anniversary of the Brexit referendum - because nothing says “taking back control” like spiralling food prices and passport queues longer than a Glastonbury toilet line. Then it's over to Labour HQ, where the party that once marched for peace now wants to slap a terrorist label on Palestine Action. Because apparently, protesting arms deals is just not cricket.Meanwhile, the welfare bill rebellion gave us a rare glimpse of backbench backbone - blink and you might've missed it. And finally, Reform UK's Robin Hood policy has landed... promising to rob from the rich and give to, well, the rich. Expect right-wing pundits and their sheep to gobble up the policy as they read the headlines, but not much else. Then a quick scoot over to New York where a left-wing candidate offered left-wing policies to left-wing voters…and actually won. Meanwhile, in Labour HQ, there's probably a task force being assembled to investigate this dangerous correlation between principled politics and electoral success. Expect a report by 2031, just in time to miss the point again.Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.socialCreated and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina PurkissEdited by Max Carrey

A major new YouGov poll has revealed that Reform UK would win the most seats of any party if a general election were held today, making Nigel Farage the leading contender to become the next prime minister.Camilla and Tim are joined by journalist and broadcaster Fraser Nelson, who is fronting a new 'Dispatches' documentary – "Will Nigel Farage Be Prime Minister?" – at 8pm tonight on Channel 4.Fraser explains why Farage has been so effective at mopping up disillusioned voters; his masterful use of social media; and how Labour and the Tories have paved the way for a Reform political earthquake.We want to hear from you! Email us at TheDailyT@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on X, Instagram and TikTok.Producer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: Ece CelikVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soft Touch UK: Paradise for Migrants, Criminals & Protesters | LIVE Jon Gaunt SoftTouchUK #JonGaunt #UKPolitics #IllegalImmigration #LawAndOrder #MigrantsCrisis #PrisonOvercrowding Jon Gaunt asks — Has Britain become a soft-touch paradise for law-breakers? Illegal migrants housed in taxpayer-funded hotels while working in the black market. Prisons overcrowded, dangerous offenders released early. Military bases sabotaged — no arrests made. Mass protests dominating the streets — with police looking the other way.

The weekend saw the US launch airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, with Tehran warning of ‘everlasting consequences'. Despite an emergency Cobra meeting and Luke Pollard's morning media round, we are still waiting for an answer on whether the government supports Trump's action. Keir Starmer's assured and confident position on the world stage now looks to be in peril, as he is pulled between Trump, his attorney general and the court of public opinion. Can he de-escalate?Also on the podcast, Nigel Farage delivered a speech this morning in which he announced changes to non-doms and unveiled a new ‘Britannia card' – although most of the questions afterwards centred on the situation in the Middle East. This comes after Ipsos polling gave Reform UK a record nine-point lead over the Labour party. How has Reform managed to cultivate this new coalition?Oscar Edmondson speaks to Tim Shipman and James Heale.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

A couple say their new build home in Kent is still suffering from flooding issues eight years after they moved in.The most recent happened during a severe storm earlier this month when water got into the front room of the building in Aylesham Village near Canterbury. Hear from reporter Millie Bowles who has been following the story.Also in today's podcast, two housing estates in Maidstone could receive funding for upgrades, after being selected for a "trailblazing neighbourhood" scheme.Senacre and Park Wood will receive £20 million over the next ten years as part of community-led renewal efforts.One of Kent's new Reform UK councillors has told us we'll be 'blown away' by what a DOGE team have uncovered at county hall.They were sent in to examine the finances at the county council after the party swept to victory at the local elections in May. Hear from Councillor Maxwell Harrison who is the new deputy cabinet member for communications and engagement.The next phase of a £60 million regeneration project is due to get under way in part of Maidstone.More than 100 new homes are already being built in Shepway.A terminally ill Rochester woman has had her tongue rebuilt after a sore in her mouth turned out to be cancer.Emma Byron was first diagnosed in 2023 before the disease returned the following year. She's now decided to do a 200-metre-high zip line above Lake Bled in Slovenia and has been speaking to reporter Charlotte Philips.Students have moved into a multi-million-pound new building aimed at doubling the intake at Teynham Primary School.Plans for expansion of the site near Sittingbourne were submitted in 2023 and work began last spring.And in sport, Kent's Alex Mitchell and Ben Earl have arrived in Australia for a tour with the British and Irish Lions.It follows their defeat to Argentina in Dublin on Friday night.

Trump came down that golden escalator ten years ago this week, and thus began America's descent to the depths of madness. The gang looks back on his political journey, from launching into the GOP race from Trump Tower to whatever you'd describe where we are now. Plus, Reform UK won loads of council seats – and now it actually has to take charge of things. So, how's that going? (We promise we say more than just bad.) Then in the Extra Bit for supporters – can we ever be as happy as Finland? And what does that even mean? • Listen to The Bunker including Andrew's interview with Peter Ricketts.  ESCAPE ROUTES  •  Matt went to see The Ballad of Wallis Island at the cinema • Zoe went to Primavera in Barcelona – and she says to watch Chappell Roan's set online if you can!  • Raf went to see Showstopper! • Dorian suggests Decoder Ring   www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow    Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Rafael Behr, Zoe Grunewald and Matt Green. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio. Production by Robin Leeburn. Music by Cornershop Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Greens ape Reform UK? And are more people opting out of public serviOlly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Felicity Capon and Harriet MarsdenImage credit: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images

Is the BBC shifting right to please Reform voters? Leaked minutes from a top-level BBC editorial meeting reveal plans to reshape story selection and tone – not just in news, but even in drama – to improve the Corporation's image among Reform UK supporters. But instead of chasing Farage's fans, should the BBC hold Reform to account more rigorously? Don of media commentators Raymond Snoddy explains the danger of letting populism set the news agenda to Andrew Harrison. • Raymond Snoddy writes on media at TheMediaLeader.com. He's a contributor to the new book Pandering to Populism? • Support us on Patreon for early episodes and more. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker to get your £100 sponsored credit.   Written and presented by Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Westminster Insider, host Patrick Baker takes a pint-fueled tour through some of Westminster's best-known watering holes in his bid to find out what makes the best political boozer. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage explains why the Westminster Arms is his favorite pub and why his longtime friend, Gerry Dolan, its former landlord, is behind the pub's popularity. Dolan himself recounts how lager-loving politicians would race over the road to vote at the sound of the division bell, before haring back to finish their drinks, and remembers how each of the different parties under his roof would occupy various corners of his pub like tribes.  Celia McSwaine, a former special adviser to ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, illuminates the role of the Two Chairmen as the Treasury's designated post-Budget pub and recounts how the drinks were flowing in the immediate hours after the fateful mini-budget, before any economic meltdown had struck. Pub enthusiast James Potts, a Labour councillor in Islington and author of "What's in a London pub name?" regales Patrick with the exotic history of the Two Chairmen from the secrecy of its top room, the site of much political plotting over the years.  Andy McSmith, former Chief Political Correspondent at The Observer, joins Patrick at the Red Lion in the heart of Westminster, recounting his pivotal role in breaking the infamous story that Gordon Brown's former spin doctor Charlie Whelan had told Tony Blair that the U.K. would not be joining the Euro, from just outside the pub. Former Education and Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan returns to The Blue Boar, a discreet pub she says she hasn't been back inside since she found out there that the UK was to leave the European Union. Labour insider Sienna Rodgers, Deputy Editor of parliamentary magazine The House, meets Patrick in The Clarence, and offers her top tips on where to find Labour MPs and special advisers nowadays.  And finally Patrick visits the famous Marquis of Granby pub, where journalist and Reform supporter Tim Montgomerie and Nigel Farage's former press secretary Gawain Towler describe how the 'MOG', as it's known, is Westminster's consummate rebel pub, ideal for plotting a political insurgency during the long days of opposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zia Yusuf is a British businessman and political campaigner. He is currently the head of Reform UK's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). | SPONSOR. We use Ground News to escape the echo chamber and stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan. SPONSOR. Masa Chips! https://masachips.com/trigger and use code TRIGGER for 25% off your first order. 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 00:52 Zia's Story 07:04 What Makes The UK Great And What Should We Be Worrying About? 19:31 Why Has Immigration Not Been Lowered After Multiple Elections And Brexit Demanding It? 27:05 A Growing Fear Of Sectarianism And Islam 39:18 Deporting All Illegal Migrants 47:14 What Reform Will Do To Fix The Huge Economic Problems 53:25 The Chaos At Reform and The Resignation 01:00:23 Can You All Get Along To Deliver For The Country? 01:07:33 Banning The Burka 01:14:49 The War In Gaza And Israel's Conflict With Iran 01:19:13 What's The One Thing We're Not Talking About That We Should Be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rape Gangs, HS2, Dover Crisis: The Political Class Is DESTROYING Britain!  #UKPolitics #ReformUK #ImmigrationCrisis #RapeGangs  I'm Jon Gaunt and I've had ENOUGH of this circus! Today's Prime Minister's Questions was an absolute joke — screaming, shouting, blaming — while Britain BURNS. Illegal immigration is out of control. Grooming gangs are STILL ruining lives. HS2 is a multi-billion pound disaster. And what do Labour and the Tories do? Throw mud at each other like children. They've BOTH failed us. THEY opened the borders. THEY let the rape gangs go unpunished for years. THEY wasted our money on HS2. And now they have the nerve to sit in Parliament pretending to care.  The truth? They're only interested in power, not the people they're supposed to serve. While they hold emergency COBRA meetings about Israel and Iran, OUR country is falling to pieces. This is BROKEN BRITAIN. And it's about time the British people said ENOUGH. We need leaders who actually care about fixing this country — not these career politicians clinging to power. The polls don't lie. The people are done with this lot. Reform is coming. Broken Britain, political class failure, UK politics 2025, Reform UK, immigration crisis UK, Dover migrant crisis, rape gangs UK, grooming gangs scandal, HS2 disaster, government corruption, Westminster circus, PMQs today, Britain betrayed, UK parliament chaos, illegal immigration UK, Britain falling apart, British politics rant, anti establishment UK, British political crisis, UK populism rising, political betrayal UK, voters fed up UK  #BrokenBritain #UKPolitics #ReformUK #DoverCrisis #ImmigrationCrisis #RapeGangs #HS2Disaster #GovernmentFailure #PoliticalClass #BritainBetrayed #ParliamentCircus #PoliticalRant #BritainFirst #UKNews #BritishPolitics #Westminster #ImmigrationScandal #UKGovernmentFailure #TheSystemIsBroken #UKBorderCrisis

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, HMAS Canberra disrupts internet in New Zealand, Reform UK’s chairman quits, and a Northern Irish man is attacked by birds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Reeves' spending review is out – what's in it and what do the panel think should have got more attention? Plus, Reform UK wants to bring the DOGE mentality to Britain. We explain why that's a terrible idea. Author of Failed State and the indispensable Comment is Freed substack Sam Freedman joins the panel. And in the Extra Bit for subscribers, as the Millennium Bridge turns 25, what has Britain built in the first quarter of the 21st century and what does it say about us? • Listen to the latest Why? With Emma Kennedy: What is scrolling doing to our brains? ESCAPE ROUTES • Sam Freedman has been bingeing on The Big Bang Theory on Channel4.com.  • Ros recommends Series 2 of The Gold on BBC iPlayer.  • Jonn recommends Microserfs by Douglas Coupland.  • Dorian recommends Platonic featuring Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne on Apple TV+.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Jonn Elledge. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Video Production by Chris Jones. Music by Cornershop. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take the survey now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iHRZvOly_Q7aprlQBF7n38y0EjgvnHw2OdYII8yQElc/edit?ts=670d0111 Rob talks to Zia Yusuf, chairman of Reform UK and successful tech entrepreneur who sold his company for £230 million. Yusuf talks about his experiences in business and politics and outlines Reform UK's mission to fundamentally change Britain's direction. Yusuf's shares his vision for fixing broken Britain, from stopping illegal migration to rebuilding the NHS and fostering a pro-success culture. With Reform now polling at 26-27%, Yusuf reveals his optimism for making Nigel Farage the next Prime Minister and transforming the UK into a country that rewards entrepreneurship, innovation, and hard work. Zia Yusuf REVEALS: Why Reform UK's have risen in popularity, growing from 14% to 27% in polls in just 8 months. That Reform UK are close to becoming the largest party in the UK by membership. Why he believes the UK's immigration policy has become unsustainable. That Reform UK is built on a grassroots funding model, with over 90% of costs covered by membership fees and small donations, deliberately avoiding dependence on large donors to maintain independence. The party plans to eliminate income tax on earnings below £20,000, reduce corporation tax thresholds and cut regulations to boost entrepreneurship. Why he chose politics over starting another business. Why Reform UK are like a startup, disrupting established parties. BEST MOMENTS "Anyone who has been brought up in the system, Tory, Labour, that whole westminster ecosystem, will be unable to fundamentally change how the system works and that is what we have to do." "I love this country, it's given me so much opportunity. I'm going to stay and fight and I still think we can turn this around." "We've got to change the culture in this country, return our culture to one where success is viewed as a good thing. Stop hating landlords, stop hating business owners, stop hating millionaires." "We need to be clear that if you come here illegally, you will never get the right to remain under any circumstances and you will be deported to the country from which you came." "When I first came into politics... I said this is still a country where people literally risk their lives to come to, even from France. If we're not careful, we will no longer have a country that people fall over themselves wanting to come to." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter https://robmoore.com/podbooks rob.team Episode Sponsor - AG1 Claim your exclusive offer of AG1 at the link below drinkag1.com/disruptors ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

Keir Starmer, Fabian Society & Reform UK EXPOSED | Graham Moore. Join Chris Thrall on Bought The T-Shirt Podcast for an explosive conversation with Graham Moore, aka Daddy Dragon, from the English Constitution Party. Dive deep into the shadowy history of the Fabian Society, its ties to the Labour Party, and its influence on modern politics. We uncover surprising details about Fabian Socialism, its goals for social reform, and its impact on England's sovereignty and individual identity. Is Keir Starmer executing the Fabian vision? Are Reform UK in on it? Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com/christhrall paypal.me/teamthrall Our uncensored content: christhrall.locals.com Mailing list: christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Life Coaching: christhrall.com/coach/

Rachel Reeves has delivered her very first spending review, promising to ‘renew Britain' with big cash boosts for the NHS, housing and defence. It's a marked change of tone but the Tories are calling her approach “spend now, tax later”.  Nish and Coco dig into the details and are left with some questions. Are tax rises in the Autumn inevitable? Are high-stakes promises, like vowing to end spending on controversial asylum hotels, ill-thought-out? Will all this be enough to change the public mood?  And as we've seen across the pond in LA this week, face masks have been critical to protect the identity of protestors demonstrating against immigration raids and deportations. But the UK government plans to ban them. Nish and Coco speak to Akiko Hart, director of human rights organisation, Liberty, about how we can uphold the right to protest and the latest on challenging the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman. And finally - it gives us great joy to announce - Reform UK is in meltdown with (now former) party chairman Zia Yusuf performing the political equivalent of the hokey-cokey… is he in or out? CHECK OUT THIS DEAL FROM OUR SPONSOR SHOPIFY: https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk  Useful Links: See us live!  https://crossedwires.live/podcast/pod-save-the-uk Liberty Human Rights https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/ Guests: Akiko Hart Audio Credits BBC Parliament TV Instagram / Richard Tice Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The political masterminds ask whether Rachel Reeves' Spending Review charts a course to victory at the next General Election, before turning to another set of national elections - can Reform UK win in Labour's heartlands when Welsh voters go to the polls in a year's time?And who will win the Lib Dem KitKat of victory?Send your comments and questions to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Geneva Greta Thunberg deported, Israel says, after Gaza aid boat intercepted Chinas electric cars are cheaper, but is there a deeper cost David Bull named new chairman of Reform UK Ed Miliband defends winter fuel payment U turn Alice Figueiredo We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting the NHS Ballymena Disorder in town after alleged sexual assault of girl Ketamine swapped for salt as smugglers exploit Europe loophole in booming market Garden gun maker manufactured assassination kits for crime groups Civil servants told to consider quitting if they disagree with policy over Gaza

Rachel Reeves has unveiled her long-awaited spending review, with the NHS and defence seeing the most gains while many other departments face cuts - so, is this the kind of spending programme that will transform the UK economy and help Keir Starmer see off the threat of Nigel Farage's Reform UK? In this special episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by our Economics Correspondent Helia Ebrahimi and Luke Tryl, the director of the More in Common polling company.

The world is watching in horror as Los Angeles turns into a real-life immersive Rage Against The Machine song. Is the President looking for a Reichstag to set on fire as he threatens to use US troops on US citizens? Plus, the Battle of the Bastards! First, what does Trump's mega fallout with Musk tell us about the realities of far right politics… if anything? Then, what's behind Zia Yusuf's on-off resignation from Reform UK?  Escape Routes • Raf recommends Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris.  • Alison recommends Scarface (1983) directed by Brian de Palma.  • Matt recommends Your Friends And Neighbours with John Hamm and The Studio with Seth Rogan on Apple TV+.  • Andrew recommends All Asimov And No Fresh Air by Half Man Half Biscuit.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Andrew Harrison with Alison Phillips, Rafael Behr, and Matt Green. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Video Production by Chris Jones. Music by Cornershop. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Rachel Reeves's U-turn on winter fuel payments: will it be enough to undo the damage done by the policy? Plus, they look ahead to this week's spending review as negotiations with ministers go down to the wire. And after its chair dramatically quit the party only to return 48 hours later, what's going on with Reform UK?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Starmer's Winter Fuel U-Turn Won't Save Labour #StarmerCrisis #LabourUturn #UKPolitics #FuelAllowance #JonGauntLive Rachel Reeves has dramatically reversed Labour's decision to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance, restoring it for nearly 9 million pensioners. But is this a genuine rethink—or a panic move after public backlash and damaging local election results?

Take the survey now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iHRZvOly_Q7aprlQBF7n38y0EjgvnHw2OdYII8yQElc/edit?ts=670d0111 Nigel Farage joins Rob again for an honest conversation about Britain's future. Farage discusses his work with Reform UK party chairman Zia Yusuf, building structure and organisation for the years ahead. He warns that indebtedness is at an all time high and predicts continued economic decline under current leadership. From the entrepreneur exodus and benefit reforms to his three near-death experiences and views on political realignment, Farage shares his views as one of the UK’s most outspoken and controversial political figures. Nigel Farage REVEALS: Why the UK is heading for another financial crash That a dramatic political realignment is happening The ways the Reform Party would help fix the UK The mass millionaire exodus Why the current system for the self employed doesn’t work Why the tax system is over complicated and needs reform The ways he would reform the UK benefits system BEST MOMENTS "Well, indebtedness now is way bigger than it was in 2008 and I do think at some point in time there comes a bit of a reckoning for Western economies." "Musk comes into Twitter, sacks 80% of the staff, and it makes no difference. So the idea is that Musk comes in and starts cutting up the deep state. That's gonna be the template for what we need." "I've nearly died three times. I've had three very serious brushes with that. So when you've had all these brushes, I just think some mornings you are so blooming lucky." "The UK tax code is now 21,000 pages long. The most complex tax system in the world." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter https://robmoore.com/podbooks rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

Zia Yusuf has announced he will lead Reform UK's efficiency team, just two days after suddenly resigning as the party's chairman.

The Spending Review looms large - with Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing some difficult choices in the upcoming Spending Review, which sets the budgets for all government departments over the next few years.Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss that and what next for Reform UK after Zia Yusuf quit as party Chairman.This episode was recorded on Thursday evening. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew 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://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, Zia Yusuf has resigned as the chairman of Reform UK, posting on X: "I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time".What does that mean for Nigel Farage and the future of his party? Adam and Alex discuss. And former Conservative Chancellor Jeremy Hunt joins Adam to discuss his new book, Mel Stride distancing the Tories from Liz Truss' Mini Budget and his reaction to the breaking news about Zia Yusuf's resignation. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew 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://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Julia Webster and Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Zia Yusuf resigned this evening from his position as chairman of Reform UK, saying: ‘I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time.' This comes after he tweeted yesterday that it was ‘dumb' for Sarah Pochin, Reform's newest MP, to urge the Prime Minister to ban the burka during PMQs.Did he jump before he was pushed? And can Reform UK really claim to have ‘professionalised' when this is the second high profile departure this year? Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The chairman of the Reform UK party, Zia Yusuf, has resigned. In a post on X, he said that working to get a Reform government elected was no longer a good use of his time. Also: Two aid stations in Gaza, which were closed after dozens of Palestinians were shot dead nearby, are re-opened. And after a series of high-profile withdrawals, the manager of the England women's football team names her squad for the Euros.

According to Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, the Bank of England may soon add Bitcoin to its reserves. He made the comment during Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, where Reform UK's leader, Nigel Farage, spoke about his party's new plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stay out of wombs Nigel! Reform UK leader Nigel Farage wants us to have more babies - which for new mum Coco feels like being bamboozled into being rightwing. Not only this, Farage is even coming for abortion - saying it's “utterly ludicrous” to allow abortion up to 24-weeks. Keep your wits about you! From leaked memos and inner-circle beef to U-turns and rumoured U-turns - Keir Starmer is feeling the pressure. Nish and Coco dive into the Westminster bubble to find out why the Government has become a leaky ship with Politico reporter Bethany Dawson. Half a decade on from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests that shook the world, only one third of the recommendations of major reports to tackle endemic racism in the UK has actually been implemented and equality initiatives are facing a rightwing backlash on both sides of the Atlantic. So, is the UK backsliding on racial justice?  Guardian community affairs correspondent and author Aamna Mohdin reflects on the personal and political legacy of the largest anti-racism rallies in the UK since the abolition of slavery. CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS  SHOPIFY: https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk  Guests: Bethany Dawson Aamna Mohdin Useful Links: Scattered: The making and unmaking of a refugee by Aamna Mohdin https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/scattered-9781526652591/ Politico's London Playbook  https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/page/109/ Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices