Podcasts about richard porritt

The New European's Editor-in-Chief Matt Kelly joins Steve Anglesey to shine a light on another week in politics. The duo discusses Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown, No 10's trade skirmish with the EU, The Sun's latest column on Keir Starmer, Matt's strange connection to Brazilian football superstar Pelé, Vote Leave's weaponising of religion, as well a round-up of this week's newspaper and a cheery farewell to co-host Richard Porritt. They are joined by University of East Anglia academic and Extinction Rebellion spokesperson Rupert Read on how Brexit could deliver a "Green dividend" for the UK economy. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame and Steve explains why the prime minister's dog, Dilyn, deserves praise. Produced by Adrian Zorzut

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss David Frost's elevation to the cabinet, Keir Starmer's big budget speech, the road out of lockdown and Adam Curtis' latest dystopian epic.They are joined by Health Service Journal bureau chief Lawrence Dunhill to examine how the NHS has dealt with the coronavirus crisis.Plus more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the success of the vaccine roll-out and the timing of an independent inquiry, the launch of Andrew Neil's GB News, summer holiday plans and the government's army of state-funded snappers.They are joined by journalist, author and political commentator Nick Cohen to talk about whether recent missteps by the EU have opened the door to a rise in populism in Europe.Plus more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame.Produced by Matt Withers

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the EU's chaotic vaccine roll-out, Keir Starmer's tough week and Matt Hancock's film viewing.They are joined by New European editor-in-chief Matt Kelly to hear about exciting news at the paper, while Rachel Johnson pops by to talk Mary Berry, why Ed Balls was Brexit's patient zero and the importance of outdoor sport.Plus the first entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame.Produced by Matt Withers

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss the grim Covid death toll, Boris Johnson's apology and the media's coverage of it, the first days of the Biden presidency and what Brexit might mean for employment rights.They are joined by barrister Kawsar Zaman to discuss his campaign to encourage people to take the Covid vaccine.Plus the team offer up some more cultural recommendations to get you through the next few weeks/months/years of lockdown, and ask: could Ed Miliband eat a 1m-long hot dog?

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden, media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and the Tory revolt over an anti-genocide trade deal law.They are joined by John Kampfner to explain who new German CDU leader Armin Laschet is, and Glen O'Hara to give his report card on Keir Starmer's performance nearly 10 months into the job.Plus the team offer up some cultural recommendations to get you through the next few weeks/months/years of lockdown.

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss the Brexiteers' fury at the impounding of a ham and cheese sandwich, why the government is prepared to die in a ditch over free school meals and London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey's suggestion homeless people should save £5,000 for a house deposit. They are joined by The New European columnist Ian Dunt to examine the abject failure of the government to deal with the coronavirus crisis.Plus in Cash And Burn they try to get to the bottom of what Nigel Farage's new Reform UK party is all about.

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss the Brexit deal, the Covid vaccination roll-out, Joe Biden's victory confirmation and dimly-remembered 1980s soap opera Sons And Daughters.They are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell to discuss why Remainers couldn't stop Brexit, whether it's time to campaign for Rejoin and if Tony Blair is the man to sort out the jabs.Plus LEAVE.EU and Gavin Williamson get the Cash And Burn treatment.

In a festive special Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss the cancellation of Christmas, France's closure of its border and the man from the old swimming pool posters banning petting.They are joined by Mitch Benn to hear some of his alternative Christmas songs.Plus a thorough guide to avoiding Mrs Brown's Boys on Christmas Day.

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss how fishing quotas came to be the last threat to a Brexit deal, whether easing Coronavirus restrictions for Christmas is a good idea and ponder if there's any crossover between New European readers and people who find Mrs Brown's Boys funny.And they are joined by Liz Gerard to discuss the words which will define 2020.

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss the looming Brexit deadline and the chances of no-deal, the odds of a man called William Shakespeare being the second to get the Covid vaccine and whether a chicken lasagne is truly a lasagne.They are joined by film critic Jason Solomons to talk about a new documentary about Shane MacGowan.And Cash casts her eye over axed Eton teacher Will Knowland and his quixotic attempt to get Parliament to overturn his sacking.

Richard Porritt and Cash Boyle return for another delve into the murky world of British politics.This week they tackle the tier votes, Tory rebels and the hope that the end might just be in sight ...And 'Cash n Burn' crowns a truly hideous villain. 

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss England's return to a vale of tiers, the government's spending review and Rishi Sunak's chances of making it to Number 10.They are joined by Suna Erdem to talk about Turkey's very own Dominic Cummings and what his departure might mean for the country's future.And Cash examines the career of Conservative MP Ben Bradley, the British Martin Luther King Jr.

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss Dominic Cummings' theatrical departure from Downing Street, Jeremy Corbyn's continued estrangement from the Parliamentary Labour Party, the latest in the tortured Brexit negotiations and what we may or may not be allowed to do this Christmas.They are joined by film writer Richard Luck to discuss the greatest ever political movies.And Cash explains why cronyism isn't a great way to deal with a global pandemic. 

Richard Porritt and Matt Withers return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss Joe Biden's presidential victory and what on earth is going on behind the doors of 10 Downing Street.They are joined from Scotland by pro-independence writer and legal academic Andrew Tickell to assess the state of the polls ahead of next year's Holyrood election.Journalist Cash Boyle explains what Biden's win and the Internal Market Bill will mean for the Northern Ireland border.And Richard hosts an unnecessarily profane quiz.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the turbulent US presidential election, the latest in the Brexit negotiations, Rory Stewart's excoriating book review, Gogglebox bias and British-shaped deals.They are joined by comedian and New European columnist Mitch Benn to take a detailed look at matters Stateside.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics - this time in the US.They have an all-star commentator roll-call to preview next week's showdown between Joe Biden and likely Armageddon, with James Ball, Bonnie Greer and John Kampfner all sharing their thoughts.Back in the UK, the pair discuss the latest tier restrictions and the free school meals fiasco, plus react to breaking news of Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from the Labour Party.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the latest coronavirus restrictions, the state of the Brexit talks, Angela Raynor's unparliamentary language and Rudy Giuliani's trouser-tucking technique.They are joined by Liz Gerard to discuss how the Daily Star has outshone its tabloid rivals over the pandemic.Charlie Connelly talks about a new book covering 2,000 years of English history at breakneck speed.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the government's new coronavirus tiers, the shifting of Brexit talk deadlines, an outbreak of jokes by politicians and the contents of Geri Scott's spice rack.They are joined by Peter Kellner to discuss new polling on values in the US.The Horne Section provide us with a timely musical interludeAnd, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to pick over another weird week on Covid-infected Planet Brexit.The pair discuss inept ministers, political soundbites and pick a New European mascot.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss local lockdowns, Priti Patel's blue-sky thinking, the first US presidential debate and rumours swirling around Boris Johnson.They are joined by Kevin Cummins to discuss his new book of Britpop photography.Matt Withers speaks to pollster Deborah Mattinson about the demolition of Labour's Red Wall.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss Keir Starmer's virtual conference speech, observance of the Covid regulations, Charles Moore and the turmeric lattes and Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!They are joined by James Felton to discuss his new book about The Sun.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss Boris Johnson's latest genius Brexit move, the secret diary of Sasha Swire, Grant Shapps' graffiti masterplan and the whereabouts of Gordon the Gopher.Roger Domeneghetti talks about the rise, fall and rise again of the Rubik's Cube.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss the government's latest announcement on socialising measures, Operation Moonshot, Lawrence Fox's Twitter travails and Trip Out To Help Out, a potential scheme for drug dealers. They speak to New European columnist Michael White about the government's attempts to wriggle out of its international legal obligations.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and special guest Liz Gerard return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The trio discuss the prime minister's burgeoning in-tray, the state of the ministerial sack race, shifting sands at the Daily Mail and whether Fred Basset is funny.And there's another tricky political quiz.

Richard Porritt and Matt Withers shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss Tony Abbott's appointment as UK trade envoy, the Proms culture war, the Republican National Convention, Tenet and Jacob Rees-Mogg's vellum shopping list.They are joined by James Ball to discuss the strange case of the missing prime minister.And Tim Walker analyses the election of Sir Ed Davey as the new Liberal Democrat leader.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the incredible career of Gavin Williamson, plucky outsider Dido Harding securing the government's top pandemic job, the Beatles' best albums and smuggling ferrets.They speak to former Foreign Officer adviser Anton Spisak about the state of the EU-UK trade talks.Matt Withers talks to Inge Kjemtrup, chair of Democrats Abroad UK, about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the recession, the coverage of migrant Channel crossings, Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick and Liz Truss' cheese obsession.Matt Withers talks to actress, writer and TV presenter Emma Kennedy and journalist and Labour activist Constance Kampfner about the Liberal Democrat leadership race.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss media law myths, Boris Johnson's honours list, Iain Duncan Smith's forgotten 2003 novel and Barry Gibb's new teeth.Matt Withers talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about his new book - and this week's New European print cover - Democracy For Sale.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss their applications to be the government's new £100,000 spokesperson, Grant Shapps' self-isolation and the campaign to defund the BBC.They talk to Ian Dunt about whether the battle for the Union is already lost, while Niall Griffiths gives a special musical performance of his latest column.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss Kanye West's Million Dollar Baby offer and the notion of an 'Australia-style' Brexit deal.They talk to James Ball about the Russia Report and Matt Withers about Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer's PMQs performances.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss Chris Grayling's failure to win a rigged election, the Brexiteers refusing to wear masks, the government's latest advertising campaign and how Only Fools and Horses characters would have voted in the referendum.Richard talks to Fredo Rockwell about his long campaign to find out the favourite ice cream flavours of the great and good.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, founding editor and publisher Matt Kelly and writer Liz Gerard to look back on four years of The New European.The quintet discuss how a pop-up paper has made it this far, the future of progressive politics, when the right time is to launch a rejoin movement and why you should buy an anonymous subscription for a Brexiteer. Plus a special guest appearance from you - the listeners.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss Boris Johnson's 'build build build' speech, the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the creative industries, whether they intend to return to the pub and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare.Matt Withers talks to Andrew Adonis about his new biography of Ernest Bevin.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss what we've learned after four years of Brexit, Richard Desmond's Dockside debacle, Matt Hancock's faltering attempts to contact Apple and Steve's idea for a new prime-time detective drama - Test, Track and Trace.Matt Withers talks to Florence Hallett about the life of the photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair talk Marcus Rashford's successful school meal campaign, the culture wars, u-turns, Tim Tams and Vladimir Putin's special disinfected tunnel.Matt Withers talks to Charlie Connelly about the life of the author Phillis Wheatley.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair tackle statue removals, the EU's tough talk on a deal and ask 'how long Boris Johnson has got left in Number 10?' And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt is joined by historian Ben Craske to delve into the week's political news.The pair dissect PMQs and ask if Boris Johnson should have called Donald Trump out for his response to the death of George Floyd. And Richard is joined by TNE podcast founding member Geri Scott for her take on the government's response to coronavirus. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rambling look at the week in politics.The pair try to make sense of the Dominic Cummings eye test excuse, ask why the controversial aide was saved and worry about EU talks.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another glance at Brexit Britain in lockdown.The pair analyse another bad week for Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson and unpick a tetchy week in EU UK relations ...And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. 

In this extra edition of the podcast Lord Adonis discusses coronavirus, China and the WHO with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey will return this Friday with the regular podcast. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another round of lockdown fun amid the political mayhem. The pair discuss the prime minister's shambolic public address, Nigel Farage's latest trips to the coast and welcome the extension of the furlough scheme. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rundown of the week's politics safely from their pod bunkers. The pair analyse the reports of the lockdown lifting, take your questions and review Starmer Vs Johnson.And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.  

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the podcast bunker for another delve into British politics.The pair discuss a big week for Boris Johnson and ask whether football can safely come back this year?And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to review another week in lockdown Britain.The pair discuss virtual PMQs and ask 'when can we safely get back to normal?'And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to focus on politics in lockdown Britain.The pair discuss Matt Hancock's difficult seven days and the opposition's demands for an exit plan.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into another week of lockdown politics.The pair discuss the new shadow cabinet and strategies for the end of lockdown.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to tackle all the political news in a world turned upside down.The pair discuss what Labour need to do once they (finally) have a new leader. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to talk politics - and whatever else is on their mind - as Britain goes into lockdown.The pair discuss Boris Johnson's performance so far, bid farewell to Jeremy Corbyn and there is another quiz ...And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey round-up the news as coronavirus grips Britain.But it is not all doom and gloom - there is a quiz and, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.