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In this week's Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt dig into a wave of elections across the UK, Canada, and Australia, exploring what they signal for populist movements, center-left parties, and Trump-style politics beyond US borders. They break down the rise of Reform UK, growing concerns over Nigel Farage's influence, and why British voters seem caught in a cycle of backlash politics. Then, a pair of liberal wins in Canada and Australia suggest that even the faintest whiff of Trumpism remains a liability overseas. Finally, they dissect the demotion of Mike Waltz, explain why combining the roles of secretary of state and national security advisor is historically fraught, and ask whether the Trump White House has learned anything—or simply become more ruthless in its chaos. All that, plus Larry the Cat for PM, the specter of Musk in British politics, and an earnest thank-you to recent reviewers. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, geopolitics, and current affairs. Please share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/2d365f YouTube: https://youtu.be/fenomGCz6Ys Articles discussed in today's episode “Farage claims Reform UK local election gains ‘beginning of the end' for Tories" by Peter Walker, Eleni Courea, and Kiran Stacey | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/02/farage-reform-uk-local-elections-beginning-of-the-end-for-tories "Does Farage own the future?" by Andrew Marr | The New Statesman: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/05/does-farage-own-the-future "First Canada, Now Australia: The Trump Factor Boosts Another World Leader in an Election" by Mike Cherney | The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/world/first-canada-now-australia-the-trump-factor-boosts-another-world-leader-in-a-close-election-bef1c5a1 “Inside Mike Waltz's White House Exit" by Isaac Stanley-Becker, Ashley Parker, Jonathan Lemire & Shane Harris | The Atlantic: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/03/waltz-trump-israel "Inside Waltz's ouster: Before Signalgate, talks with Israel angered Trump" by Michael Birnbaum, John Hudson, Emily Davies, Sarah Ellison & Natalie Allison | The Washington Post: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/05/mike-waltz-trump-fired/682660 Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.net Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD. Music by Andrew R. Bird Photos by Daniel Torok/White House Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode unpacks global events through the lens of intelligence and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and analysts.

Ash Sarkar, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani debate one of the most pressing questions of the day: can Reform UK win a general election? Might it even win the next one? Help us build people-powered media: https://novara.media/support

£150 a Night for Migrants? Try a Tent” migrantcrisis #UKimmigration #ReformUK #AndreaJenkyns The UK is spending £150 a night to house illegal migrants in hotels. Reform UK says it's time to use tents — just like France and Germany. Is this a smart solution or a step too far? In this video, Jon Gaunt breaks down the migrant housing crisis, Reform's bold plan, and whether Labour will act. Thousands of illegal migrants have entered the UK since Christmas — and with summer approaching, even more are expected. Reform UK's Andrea Jenkyns has reignited debate by suggesting tents should replace costly hotels (which cost £150+ per night per migrant). France and Germany already use tents — and the UK nearly did too under Suella Braverman's 2024 plans. Is it time to bring that back? Critics say it's inhumane. Supporters say it's common sense — cheaper for taxpayers and a deterrent to illegal crossings. One thing's clear: this is a national emergency, and the current system is collapsing under pressure. Will Keir Starmer and Labour act? Or will they stick to empty criticism while the boats keep coming?  

The landlady of a pub in Chatham says allegations of animal neglect against her simply aren't true.It's after pictures posted on social media of several farmyard animals being kept at the Waggon and Hale, went viral. Hear from our reporter Charlotte Phillips who has been covering the story.Also in today's podcast, the Labour leader of Medway Council has been telling us how Reform UK are in for a rude awakening as they take over control of Kent County Council.They swept to victory in last week's local election, winning 57 seats and leader Nigel Farage has already said they'll be looking to slim down the size of local government.The KentOnline Podcast has been hearing from a doctor who's told us 34 more GPs working in Kent and Medway is good, but more are needed.Health bosses say the recruitment drive will allow patients to book appointments more easily and help bring an end to the 8am scramble.The process of choosing the next Pope has officially started in Rome.133 cardinals have gathered at the Vatican for the centuries-old process of voting for the next leader of the Catholic Church. We've been speaking to Professor Bob Bowie from Canterbury Christ Church University.Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million pound redevelopment of a Kent shopping centre.The Forum in Sittingbourne was sold to a new owner last December and they want to introduce more restaurants and cafes - as well as building 74 flats on the roof.And in sport, hear from Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris after he agreed a new one year deal at Priestfield.At 41, he's the oldest player in the Football League.

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Paul Swinney, Director of Policy and Research, to discuss the results of last week's local elections and what they mean for growth in the country. They explore the myth of "left behind" places and how government policy should respond to the political discontent signalled by the rise in votes for Reform UK. 

"Starmer Winter Fuel U-Turn: Too Little, Too Late" #Starmer U-turn, #Winter Fuel Allowance, #Reform UK, #Nigel Farage Rumours are swirling after Labour's bruising losses to Reform UK in last week's council elections. Is the government now preparing to U-turn on one of its most controversial policies — the massive cut to Winter Fuel Allowance for millions of pensioners? Health Minister Wes Streeting admitted today that voters “aren't happy,” revealing it was a major issue on the doorstep during the campaign. But Jon Gaunt asks: Is it too little, too late? More importantly, is Labour starting to look like "Reform Lite" — dancing to Farage's tune out of panic? Just ten months into office and Starmer's team is already in retreat. That's not a reset — that's a crisis. With Keir Starmer now the most unpopular Prime Minister on record, is this government already on the ropes? Could Rachel Reeves, Yvette Cooper — or even Starmer himself — be forced out? And is Nigel Farage a dead cert to be Britain's next PM?

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In this episode we give our initial reactions to  the First Minister's Statement: Programme for Government 2025-26.We also look back at the series of elections in England last week. What can we take from the Reform UK surge? Will  Scotland be  immune from Farageism at the 2026 Holyrood elections?And if Starmer didn't have enough on his plate with Reform to worry about up popped Ex PM Tony Blair with his thoughts on Net Zero and climate change.Lesley discusses this and asks if Sir Keir shouldn't take a leaf out of Mark Carney's book and stand up to Trump.Today, Tuesday, sees the conclusion of the selection process for SNP candidates for those elections. Some weel kent sitting MSPs are fighting off challengers. Three contests in particular have hit the headlines.Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas which includes the "capture" of Gaza and the holding of its territory with no timeline for withdrawal. Does this move finally give the lie to Israel's claim that it's all about the return of the hostages?If you fancy popping along to the two events Lesley will be appearing at this weekend, follow these linkshttps://www.republic.org.uk/republic_day_in_edinburgh_2025https://www.believeinscotland.org/creating_scotland_a_celebration_of_scotlands_connection_to_europe?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHIfBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBmNHlMdHBjQWRmOU4yekdyAR7p9909Uu6UuhjdJp9m85xSkmbNcttzovd-Tfn-_Fu8It5oKBoA7iG9YGDAzg_aem_9gAZZkwMFNyI1UVgM48CoQ ★ Support this podcast ★

Last week's local elections marked a turning point for Reform UK. Nigel Farage's party gained control of councils for the first time, picking up hundreds of seats, many in once-safe Conservative areas. And in a shock Westminster by-election, they even beat Labour to claim their fifth MP in Runcorn and Helsby.The current national share estimate puts Reform on 32% - with Labour down to 19% and the Conservatives on 18%. And as the two main parties continue to tank in the polls, we're already hearing rumours of a watering down of the winter fuel cut to save Labour votes - and the potential ousting of Kemi Badenoch as Tory Leader after disastrous results at the polls. Kamal and Camilla are joined by our Data Editor Ben Butcher to find out what the data is saying about Reform and if Nigel Farage is a serious contender for the next Prime Minister.Producer: Georgia CoanPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: James Simmons Video Editor: Valerie BrowneStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kevin discuss Reform UK party's housing policies as the UK approaches local elections. They challenge you to question your political allegiances and examine how Reform's proposed housing policies could impact the property market. Kevin talks about brownfield development, landlord incentives and the controversial Section 24 tax, while encouraging listeners to think independently rather than following family or media-influenced voting patterns. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reform UK proposes accelerating housing projects on brownfield sites, particularly in coastal regions, with a loose fit planning policy to simplify large residential developments Giving landlords grants or interest-free loans to renovate empty properties could quickly address housing shortages, bringing hundreds of thousands of empty properties back into use more efficiently than new construction. Reform UK proposes prioritising local residents and those contributing to the system for social housing. Reform's proposed repeal of Section 24 tax (which removed mortgage interest relief for landlords) could potentially reduce rental costs by bringing more landlords back to the market, increasing available housing stock. Current landlord regulations are paradoxically driving up rents and forcing stricter tenant criteria, as landlords need more protection and higher margins to compensate for increased risks and costs. BEST MOMENTS "I don't vote for anybody, so don't say, 'oh, here's a thing for Reform.' I'm not a fan of anybody. I'm just somebody who believes that the country's needs change. It needs reform." "The reason that rents are high is because there's a shortage of properties. The reason there's a shortage of properties is because landlords are leaving the market... Not everybody wants to buy. People at university don't want to buy. They want to rent." "Question how you look at things. Don't be triggered. Be more focused. Don't be triggered. Be more analytical. Don't be triggered. Be more open-minded." "We have lunatics running the asylum. They've never run a business... How can they run the biggest business that there's ever been? The country... We've got people in there that I wouldn't hire in my business, and it's a small business." VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey. ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/ https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progressiveproperty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Twitter: https://twitter.com/progperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressiveproperty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressiveproperty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Progpertyprogressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/

Another political earthquake rocks Europe. Just days after Reform UK scored historic gains in Britain, the nation of Romania gives a big win for their nation's pro-Trump presidential candidate, and as such, the nationalist populists are getting some sweet revenge on the European establishment that cancelled their elections to try to stop the unstoppable - the rise of civilizational populism throughout Europe.--Join me and Ross Givens this Thursday, May 8th at 3pm EST and learn how you can use the same insider information Pelosi and others have used to make MILLIONS. You're not going to want to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime FREE TRAINING! Click here to register TODAY!!https://turleytalksinsidertrading.com/registration/?tambid=18762*The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.*Go Beyond the Video—Get Exclusive Show Notes Delivered Straight to Your Inbox https://turley.pub/turleyrecapHighlights:"Georgescu endorsed Simion, and as of yesterday, Simion actually went on to win the first round election by nearly 20 more points than Georgescu originally won it by.”“Polymarket's already weighing in: they're giving Simeon a 65% chance of winning the second round presidential election.” Timestamps: [02:34] Romania's cancelled election and the rise of George Simion as a populist successor[03:50] Brian Brown represents MAGA at the victory celebration and the May 18th run-off [05:19] NATO and globalist interests in suppressing the Romanian presidency[09:32] The international populist momentum across Europe--Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalksSign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter**The use of any copyrighted material in this podcast is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

On this week's episode of The Current Thing, Nick is joined once again by the always insightful Ben Habib. They discuss: -Ben's take on the significance of the local election results -Whether he regrets leaving Reform following their election success -What to expect from his new political party -His thoughts on Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch -What he thinks Reform will achieve if they win a general election -Whether Britain is heading for civil unrest -What to do about sectarian politics -Whether Starmer's response to Southport played a part in Labour's election failure -How to fix immigration, and whether a Minister for Deportations will make a difference -His take on Trump's tariffs And lots more! Subscribe now to watch the full episode, with over 40 minutes of content not available anywhere else. Click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/ 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://twitter.com/nickdixoncomic Ben's links X: https://x.com/benhabib6 Website: https://www.integrityparty.co.uk/

In this thought-provoking episode of Mark and Pete, titled “Radical Reform, World's Oldest Person, and Hoarder's Dilemma”, we dive into three headline-grabbing stories shaking the UK and beyond. First, we tackle the political earthquake caused by Nigel Farage and Reform UK, whose recent local election surge has left the Conservative Party reeling. What does this mean for Britain's political future? Next, we celebrate the remarkable life of Ethel Caterham, the newly crowned oldest person in the world at 115 years old. What's her secret to longevity, and what lessons can we draw from a life that spans two world wars, a pandemic, and the rise and fall of empires? Finally, we explore the WHO's classification of hoarding as a mental disorder, and what it means for how society views clutter, consumerism, and mental health. Is it time to clear the attic—or the stigma?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

Today, we look at how the political parties are reacting to this week's local election results.The Health Secretary Wes Streeting spoke to both Laura and Paddy to give the Labour view. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, the Lib Dem leader Ed Davey and Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf were all on Laura's Sunday show.We also look at what party staffers are saying behind the scenes and how Zia Yusuf earned the cash that he's funding his party with.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://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New 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 Paddy O'Connell, Laura Kuenssberg and Henry Zeffman. It was made by Chris Flynn and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Reform UK, el partido de Nigel Farage, es la nueva sensación en la política británica. Dos victorias electorales simultáneas, una en las elecciones locales y otra en la circunscripción de Runcorn y Helsby, que han arrebatado al Partido Laborista por sólo seis votos, ha provocado todo un terremoto político. Con esta victoria, Reform UK recupera los cuatro diputados en la Cámara de los Comunes, un número que no le hace justicia ya que en las elecciones del año pasado fue el tercer partido más votado, pero el sistema electoral británico, uninominal mayoritario, redujo al mínimo su representación. El mismo día de la victoria en Runcorn y Helsby, Reform UK logró un éxito notable en las elecciones locales con mayorías en varios consejos de condado y ayuntamientos. En Lincolnshire, un bastión conservador, Reform arrasó, mientras que en Durham y Staffordshire también tomó el control desplazando a laboristas y conservadores. En Lancashire, un condado políticamente volátil, Reform se consolidó como fuerza dominante. Estos resultados confirman que el partido no sólo es el dueño de las encuestas, sino que eso se traduce en apoyo electoral real. Para el partido Conservador, liderado por Kemi Badenoch, los resultados fueron catastróficos: perdieron 676 concejales y 16 de 23 consejos disputados. Badenoch está en entredicho dentro de su partido. Para Farage es una bendición, le pidió que no dimita consciente de que su debilidad le beneficia. Los Liberal Demócratas, por su parte, capitalizaron el descontento, ganando en condados como Cambridgeshire y Oxfordshire. El partido Laborista, aunque ha retenido algunos territorios importantes como North Tyneside y Bristol, lo hizo con márgenes estrechos a causa de las peculiaridades del sistema electoral. En Doncaster, de hecho, superó a Reform UK por solo 700 votos. Estos resultados indican que las próximas elecciones generales serán muy disputadas, especialmente en circunscripciones donde los dos principales partidos llegan igualados. El éxito de Reform UK plantea una serie de cuestiones. Sus concejales, alcaldes y consejeros ahora tienen ahora la difícil tarea de gobernar en ayuntamientos y condados con presupuestos limitados y una aguda crisis en servicios públicos como el cuidado de mayores o el mantenimiento de infraestructuras. Farage, magnífico opositor, deberá demostrar su capacidad de gestión, un terreno en el que no tiene experiencia alguna. El ascenso de Reform UK supone de cualquier modo un giro en la política británica. A diferencia de sus predecesores, como el UKIP o el Brexit Party, Reform está mejor organizado y goza de mayor popularidad. Farage, una figura carismática y disciplinada, busca reemplazar a los conservadores como el principal partido de la derecha. Su agenda combina políticas antiinmigración, recortes fiscales y medidas intervencionistas. Eso atrae tanto a conservadores descontentos como a votantes de clase trabajadora. Aspira a una mayoría absoluta en las elecciones en 2029, un objetivo un tanto ambicioso ya que Reform UK tiene en estos momentos sólo cuatro escaños. Pero las encuestas le dan un 25% y el partido Conservador está en caída libre. A diferencia del voto táctico del centro-izquierda, la derecha está dividida, algo que ha llevado a algunos analistas a pedir un acuerdo entre los conservadores y los reformistas, pero Farage no cree que le convenga mientras lidere las encuestas. Faltan aún cuatro años para las elecciones, cuatro años en los que puede pasar cualquier cosa. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 4:03 La venganza de Farage 34:40 La causa del apagón 40:49 ¿Y si el apagón hubiese durado dos días? · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE 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 #reformuk #nigelfarage Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Has Labour abandoned the white working class under Keir Starmer? KeirStarmer #LabourParty #LucyPowell #GroomingGangs #WorkingClassVoices In this video, Jon Gaunt dives into the growing political backlash facing the Labour Party UK. From the Southport protests to the grooming gangs scandal and the ongoing small boat crisis at Dover, many working-class voters feel ignored and betrayed. Starmer's refusal to launch a full grooming gang inquiry, Lucy Powell's controversial “dog whistle politics” comments, and Labour's stance on illegal immigration are fueling claims of a two-tier justice system in the UK. Meanwhile, Reform UK is gaining momentum, especially among those who believe Labour no longer represents working-class communities. Gaunty asks, Is this the beginning of the end for Labour's traditional base? Has the white working class been left behind for the sake of political optics?

Labor wins the 2025 federal election, Reform UK wins two mayoral races in local elections. Plus, US President Donald Trump shrugs off recession fears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Inside Politics podcast Irish Times London Correspondent Mark Paul joins Hugh Linehan to discuss what Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is already calling “the beginning of the end of the Conservative Party" as Tories lost council seats all over England.And to add icing to Farage's cake, Reform Party candidate Sarah Pochin dramatically won the Runcorn and Helsby byelection by just six votes, the narrowest margin of victory in a byelection since 1944.Labour didn't fare well in Thursday's local elections either - will they now view Reform as a legitimate challenger? And is the clock already ticking for Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The by-election in Runcorn & Helsby has sent shockwaves through Westminster — not because Reform UK squeaked to victory, but because what once looked like a protest vote now smells like a political realignment. In this special weekend Despatch, Conservative Home's Henry Hill unpacks why Reform's close win changes the narrative, and why the Tories are running out of excuses. Is Nigel Farage building a right-wing version of the Lib Dems? Could Reform become an entrenched force in post-industrial Britain? And does Robert Jenrick have what it takes to hold the Conservative Party together? Brace yourself — the electoral map is shifting. And this might just be the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, we've seen Reform UK trounce Labour and the Conservatives across England in local elections. Nigel Farage's party has secured a fifth MP, clinched two mayorships and seized control of at least seven councils.In response, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is vowing to go harder and faster with his reforms, while Kemi Badenoch's leadership of the Conservative party is coming under scrutiny.Host Lucy Fisher is joined by podcast regulars George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Stephen Bush to dissect what the results mean for the government, the opposition and traditional two-party politics in the UK.Have a question for our panel? Drop us a line at politicalfix@ft.com. Record a voice note with your name and question, and email it to us. Follow Lucy on Bluesky or X: @lucyfisher.bsky.social, @LOS_Fisher; Robert @robertshrimsley.bsky.social, @robertshrimsley,Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social, @stephenkb and George Parker @GeorgeWParker @georgewparker.bskyb.socialWant more? Free links: Reform UK sweeps English councils in local election routNigel Farage shakes British politics with election surgeMulti-party politics heightens danger for muddled LabourReform wins first UK council in local election surgePlus: The final State of Britain newsletter from Political Fix regular Pete Foster reflecting on his five or more years as the FT's public policy editor, covering Brexit and its impact on UK government and business. Post-Brexit UK: stuck between an unreliable US and a mercantilist EUSign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter' award. Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Starmer Sunk: Labour Wrecked as Reform UK Surges" KeirStarmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #NigelFarage Keir Starmer is under intense pressure after Labour's disastrous showing in the local elections and the Runcorn by-election. Rather than reconsider, he's doubling down on policies that are deeply unpopular across the UK.

With Nigel Farage's Reform UK the clear winner from the English local elections and Runcorn by-election, have they broken the two-party system for good? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with John McTernan, Salma Shah and Sir John Curtice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent brings us the latest on the local and mayoral elections in England, where it could be bruising day for the Tories.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has had a breakthrough night at the local elections — making big gains in local councils, winning their first mayoralty in Greater Lincolnshire with Andrea Jenkyns, and snatching a knife-edge by-election victory in Runcorn and Helsby.The results have Reform celebrating, Labour licking its wounds, and the Conservatives turning on themselves, with one MP blasting leader Kemi Badenoch for "staying out of the limelight" after a dismal performance.Kamal and Camilla are joined by Reform's deputy leader Richard Tice to ask what this all means for the political landscape and if it is really a serious threat to the two-party system.And as Prince Harry loses a legal challenge over his security whilst in the UK, we ask what it means for his and his family's future in the country.Producer: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyStudio Operator: Meghan SearleVideo Editor: Andy MackenizeOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reform UK appear to have broken the hold of the two-party system on English politics. Plus: A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has been bombed; and Mark Zuckerberg on the future of friendship. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.Nick speaks to Reform UK's Nigel Farage, who insists that, although his Party's win might be by a 'small margin', it is a huge victory given it's 'one of Labour's safest seats in the country'. And Polling expert Sir John Curtice tells Nick that Reform are 'significant players' and that they challenge the traditional dominance of the Conservatives and Labour.All of this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times; Peter Cardwell, former special advisor to four UK Cabinet Ministers and Chief Political Commentator on the Talk Network

The Reform UK party has made huge gains in local elections across England. Nigel Farage's party took control of ten council areas including in Labour heartlands like Durham. The party also clinched the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by six votes. We speak to Reform's Ann Widdecombe and explore the full range of election results, including successes for the Lib Dems.Prince Harry has said his father, The King, has stopped speaking to him in an exclusive interview with the BBC. The Prince was speaking after losing a legal challenge in the UK over his security arrangements.And the Trump administration has weighed into German politics again, criticising the country's domestic intelligence agency after they labelled the far-right AfD party as "extremists", allowing German authorities to intensify surveillance, including the use of undercover informants and monitoring communications, under judicial oversight.

Dnes začaly maturity – jak by se mohly do budoucna změnit? Strana Nigela Farage získala jedno křeslo v britském parlamentu – znamená to zásadní posílení této strany? A jak vypadají detaily dohody o nerostném bohatství uzavřené mezi Ukrajinou a Spojenými státy?

Today is a big day in the battle to take over control of the Kent County Council with results coming in from the local elections. All eyes are on the rise of Reform UK who have taken significant victories nationally – we'll hear from reporters at counts across the county. Also in today's podcast, three beaches have received the highly unwanted title of having some of the worst bathing water quality in England.They've all been awarded the dreaded gongs in the 2025 'Brown Flag Awards' – these are beaches rated as 'poor' by the Environment Agency due to their potentially unsafe levels of bacteria in the water. There's been backlash over plans to install a Ferris wheel in the middle of Ashford Designer Outlet – with some residents complaining “this isn't an amusement park” Bosses at the shopping centre have applied for permission to put the wheel in the main car park for half of the year.The Sweeps Festival is back in Rochester this long weekend in a celebration of music, dancing and street vendors. We've been chatting to a restaurant owner on the High Street about what the annual event brings to the community. And in sport, Gillingham will be hoping to spoil the party for Port Vale as they head up north for their final game of the season. Their hosts will be pushing for the title, but the Gills will be looking to keep their 11 game unbeaten run alive. 

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After months of fraught negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine have signed the minerals deal sought by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump struggles to explain weak economic data as he reaches the 100-day mark. And the UK's new-look populist Reform party looks to shake up the political landscape in local elections.  *Please note this podcast has been republished adding a line introducing correspondent Andrew Macaskill Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters across the UK are set to vote for a new lawmaker, councillors and mayors in the coming days in the local elections. This local election is predicted to favour the right-wing populist Reform UK party - led by Nigel Farage. UK correspondent Enda Brady says people are divided about Starmer's performance as Prime Minister - and Farage has managed to attract plenty of coverage in the lead-up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cliquez ici pour accéder gratuitement aux articles lus de Mediapart : https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/P-UmoTbNLs Jeudi 1er mai, 13 millions d'électeurs et d'électrices voteront en Angleterre dans une série de scrutins locaux. Après dix mois de gouvernement travailliste et d'opposition conservatrice fébrile, le parti de Nigel Farage, Reform UK, connaît un regain de popularité. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Before this week's local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this time Nigel Farage's Reform UK fancies its chances. So why are people turning away from Labour? Why are they so disillusioned with politics in general? And what would a Reform-run city actually be like?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

In het Verenigd Koninkrijk vinden morgen in 23 gemeenten verkiezingen plaats. Het zijn verkiezingen op lokaal niveau, maar de landelijke partijen kijken met angst en beven toe. Want het zijn dit keer Labour én de Conservatieven die een grote klap kunnen verwachten. De uitdager: Reform UK van frontman Nigel Farage. Wat deze verkiezingen betekenen, daarover VK-correspondent Anne Saenen. (11:48) De waarde van een bestand in Oekraïne  President Trump wil graag haast maken met zijn ‘vredesdeal' om de oorlog in Oekraïne te beëindigen. Onder Amerikaanse druk kwam het al tot een Paasbestand en nu heeft Poetin ook een staakt-het-vuren aangekondigd voor 9 mei aanstaande, de Russische feestdag. Maar wat is de waarde van dit soort bestanden, dat vraag onze verslaggever Michiel Driebergen zich af. Presentatie: Tim de Wit

Helen Pidd heads to the industrial town before this week's byelection. How will Labour fare in its first big electoral test since taking power? Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Keir Starmer is too weak to lead Britain — and why Nigel Farage will crush him.

In Washington, a rare flicker of institutional resistance is lighting up the political gloom. As the Supreme Court sides 7-2 against mass deportations and Harvard takes legal aim at executive power, Roifield Brown and his panel ask the awkward but necessary question: Is the American Republic finally growing a spine? Panelists Denise Hamilton and Mike Donahue agree that while Trump's pressure tactics aren't new, the scale of legal and educational defiance certainly is. Meanwhile, they also highlight the existential threat: America's fragmented information ecosystems mean citizens no longer even start from the same facts, making any comeback for democratic norms a grinding uphill struggle.Across the Atlantic, a different kind of existential crisis unfolds. Robert Jenrick, already measuring the curtains for Tory leadership, hints at a tactical realignment between the Conservative Party and Reform UK. Cory Bernard and Steve O'Neill dissect the fine line between electoral pragmatism and political self-destruction. They warn that while Britain's political history favours the Conservative Party's survival, wealth inequality and voter volatility could easily tear up the rulebook. Roy Field, clearly unimpressed by complacency, reminds everyone that assuming Britain's institutions are immune to collapse is dangerously naive.The panel closes with a lighter moment: each guest picks a hometown hero worthy of a street name. Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, and Clement Attlee are among the choices, though Steve O'Neill's initial bid for "Roger Federer Street" suggests some people should stay away from naming contests. Throughout the episode, the tone is bracing: whether it's executive overreach in the U.S. or far-right drift in the U.K., democracy's defenders will need a lot more than nostalgia and wishful thinking to hold the line.5 Selected Quotes:“I think what we're seeing is a stiffening of the spine and a bigger commitment to holding up our institutions.” — Denise Hamilton“It's not left versus right anymore — it's institutions versus chaos.” — Roifield Brown“You can't rationalize with people who aren't working with the same facts.” — Mike Donahue“Britain's political history doesn't guarantee immunity from collapse.” — Roifield Brown“One street at a time, we still get to choose who we celebrate.” — Denise Hamilton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether Nigel Farage can translate Reform UK's rise in the polls into success at the ballot box as local elections take place this week. And, how will the two major parties fare in the first big electoral test for both Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch since the general election?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Is STARMER Finished? Labour's Landslide, Reform UK's Rise, and Public Anger.  #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #JonGaunt  Is Keir Starmer in deep trouble just months after Labour's historic landslide victory? In this video, Jon Gaunt examines why Starmer now holds the lowest approval rating of any UK Prime Minister in history, and how his leadership is falling badly out of step with public opinion. From anger over Muslim grooming gangs, rising knife and gun crime, illegal immigration, EU relations, and his stance on Donald Trump — Starmer seems unable to address the growing concerns of ordinary voters. With Reform UK predicted to make huge gains in the upcoming local elections, could we be seeing the start of a political earthquake?  

This week's episode of The Current Thing features entrepreneur and host of the Disruptors podcast, Rob Moore. Nick and Rob discuss: -Rob's friendship with Nigel Farage and his thoughts on Farage vs Rupert Lowe -The pos and cons of Farage as potential prime minister -Why millionaires are leaving Britain and what would make him leave the country -His stance on immigration -Why the UK is ‘in ruin' -His view on Trump's tariff policy -The one thing Keir Starmer has done well -Why we need ‘10 billionaires' to fix Britain -What people can do to earn and keep more money -Why Britain is like Man Utd! And loads more The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/rob-moore-on-reform-uk-and-broken Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save Britain, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net Or make a one-off donation here, thanks: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon Nick's links: Substack: nickdixon.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon X: https://twitter.com/nickdixoncomic Rob's links: https://x.com/robprogressive https://online.money.school/money-school https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/rob-moore/

Who will be the big winner at the local elections – and will Farage make it sound like it was Reform UK no matter what happens? Plus, Trump marks 100 days in office – how does this stand up to previous presidents? Gavin Esler joins Jacob Jarvis to talk through the news to look out for for the week ahead.  Subscribe to Crime Scene, the truth about true crime with Bernard Hogan-Howe and Alison Phillips, out on Thursday We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.     www.patreon.com/bunkercast       Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis with Gavin Esler.. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Tories are being asked about the prospect of a pact with Reform UK ahead of local elections in England this week. But what's in it for Nigel Farage's Reform?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Maguire and Jane Mulkerrins, including the rising risk of strikes and what happened at this year's White House Correspondents Dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary pollster Prof Sir John Curtice joins the Spectator's deputy political editor James Heale to look ahead to next week's local elections. The actual number of seats may be small, as John points out, but the political significance could be much greater. If polling is correct, Reform could win a ‘fresh' by-election for the first time, the mayoralties could be shared between three or more parties, and we could see a fairly even split in terms of vote share across five parties (Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives, the Green party, and Reform UK).  The 2024 general election saw five GB-wide parties contest most seats for the first time. These set of local elections could solidify this ‘five-party political system'. In fact, says John, ‘Reform have already won these local elections' by virtue of being able to contest all the seats available. Are we headed for a different kind of politics in Britain? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Legendary pollster Prof Sir John Curtice joins the Spectator's deputy political editor James Heale to look ahead to next week's local elections. The actual number of seats may be small, as John points out, but the political significance could be much greater. If polling is correct, Reform could win a ‘fresh' by-election for the first time, the mayoralties could be shared between three or more parties, and we could see a fairly even split in terms of vote share across five parties (Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives, the Green party, and Reform UK).  The 2024 general election saw five GB-wide parties contest most seats for the first time. These set of local elections could solidify this ‘five-party political system'. In fact, says John, ‘Reform have already won these local elections' by virtue of being able to contest all the seats available. Are we headed for a different kind of politics in Britain? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.