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The broken election promises of the Albanese Government are piling up and the recent backtrack on the stage 3 tax cuts may be the straw that breaks the camel's back.   Steven Tripp is joined by Richard Storch and Sam Buono and they discuss the consequences for the Albanese Government, specifically how it relates to the upcoming Dunkley byelection.   The three explain what the adjustment to the stage 3 cuts mean for people and Steven questions them whether earning $200,000 a year should be considered as ‘rich'.   Steven also reads out the reactions of ordinary voters to the Albanese decision, from the below Daily Mail article, and asks Richard and Sam for their reaction. https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/aussies-reveal-what-they-really-think-of-anthony-albaneses-broken-tax-cut-promise-from-blasting-the-pm-for-his-big-lie-to-praising-him-for-taking-cash-from-rich-people-with-boats/ar-BB1hfpo9   Finally, Sam proposes that Federal politicians should serve a four year term, instead of three and argues why it would be advantageous for the country going forward.     SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative at ‘Buy Me A Coffee' – your support is much appreciated! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrative   To purchase Sir Christopher Meyer's book, ‘Survivors', click the Amazon link below: Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915635217?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520   Hosted by: ·        Steven Tripp https://www.facebook.com/RealStevenTripp https://twitter.com/RealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XCandidates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theXCandidates Twitter: https://twitter.com/theXCandidates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@XCandidates Gab: https://gab.com/XCandidates Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/XCandidates Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ex-candidates/id1631685864   Please share and spread the word!   #AusPol #nswpol #CtN #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #recklessrenewables #australia #albo #stage3 #tax #taxcuts #albanese #labor #federal #government

Steven is joined by Leigh Evans to discuss the United Kingdom post Brexit and the overlapping issues that face both Australia and the UK.   Leigh is Chairman and Founder of Facts4EU.Org, the most prolific researcher and publisher of Brexit facts in the world for the last eight years. He's also Chairman of CIBUK – the Campaign for an Independent Britain. CIBUK is a non-party political campaigning organisation of people from all walks of life. It's the UK's longest running membership organisation for freedom, democracy and independence, founded in 1969. Its Patrons include senior politicians and Members of the House of Lords. For the last 55 years the CIBUK has made a significant contribution in campaigning on issues important to the majority of the UK's population, and in securing the UK's exit from the European Union.   Outside of politics, Leigh was a Founder and Director of several successful companies and was Non-Executive Director of many others, including a PLC. He continues to be active in business as a Company Director.   Leigh has been a Life Fellow of the RSA since 1993, following his nomination by Council. He was formerly Vice-Chairman of the Brexit Coalition and is currently Vice-Chairman of a City think tank as well as being Chairman of the China Analysis Group. He speaks privately every week to senior MPs and Peers about all issues relating to the UK's place in the world.   Finally, with his surviving family being Australian, from Brisbane to Melbourne, he's a firm believer in restoring the importance of the traditional values which connect our two great countries.   Follow or contact Leigh Evans at: https://cibuk.org https://twitter.com/CibukOrg https://facts4eu.org              https://twitter.com/Facts4euOrg   To purchase Sir Christopher Meyer's book, ‘Survivors', click the Amazon link below: Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915635217?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520 Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Survivors-Christopher-Meyer/dp/1915635217/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=christopher+meyer&sr=8-1   SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative at ‘Buy Me A Coffee' – your support is much appreciated! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrative   Hosted by: ·        Steven Tripp https://www.facebook.com/RealStevenTripp https://twitter.com/RealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp   Follow us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExCandidates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excandidates Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExCandidates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@excandidates Gab: https://gab.com/ExCandidates Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/excandidates Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@Excandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ex-candidates/id1631685864   Please share and spread the word!   #AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #recklessrenewables #australiaday #woolworths #aldi #brexit #uk #unitedkingdom #borisjohnston #rishisunak #eu #europeanunion #europeancommunities #tories  

It's another exciting chapter on Planet Porky with Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones. Topics this week include: the lack of regulation for aesthetic treatments, LAJ's book being launched in the States, how Britain punches above its weight in the world, Sir Christopher Meyer, what would happen if you were to drop dead, the future for Boris and Carrie, dating an older man, Vanessa Feltz, earworms, the fallout of the Wagatha Christie trial, protecting the leek, a possible world food shortage, magic dusters, the Moores family, dying of a broken heart, and Roald Dahl. It's the podcast that tells all the best stories, it's Life on Planet Porky.   Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter. Or you can email us questions or comments to: planetporkypod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week's news in politics and beyond. They discuss the latest in the Tory leadership contest, the sacking of Sam Tarry, the Commonwealth Games, the Women's Euros, the deaths of Sir Christopher Meyer and David Trimble, the end of Neighbours and Noah Keate's graduation. And as a special bonus we have Oliver Turner's review of the smut-ridden race to be the top Tory drag queen. Much corpsing ensues, given that it includes stories of Sue Knackers, Jizzy Trust, Penny Frigate and Kemi Badknockers, among others… You have been warned. Smut quota: Middling Find out more ticketing details for For the Many Live! events in Edinburgh and at the party conferences at http://www.forthemany.live

As Rishi Sunak's spring budget looms, should he ditch the national insurance rise? David Davis joins Nigel in the studio to explain why he rebelled against the Nationality and Borders Bill. Then in Talking Pints, former British Diplomat, Sir Christopher Meyer discusses his career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Matt Schnurr joins Sir Christopher Meyer, former British Ambassador to the US, and private secretary to the British Embassy in Moscow, who provides his unique perspective on the war in Ukraine. He sheds light onto its cause and its global implications.

Former British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer talks to us about the upcoming US elections, the role of China, the UK under Boris Johnson and the future of the European Union. He explains the greatest challenges he faced in his term as Ambassador, including the 9/11 terror attacks, as well as the greatest leaders he ever met.  We asked: Who will win the US mid-term elections?What is Joe Biden really like and will he lose to Trump in 2024?What relationship should the West have with China?Will we see a united Ireland?Does he actually like using Twitter? What was the greatest diplomatic challenge he faced?Which world leader impressed him the most?

The Queen agrees to make Southend a city in honour of the Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, who was stabbed to death in his constituency in Essex on Friday. Naga (today's special guest host) talks it through with Laura, as well as the BBC's Frank Gardiner. And, on the day that former US secretary of state, Colin Powell, dies, we hear from Sir Christopher Meyer, the former British Ambassador to the United States, who worked with him. Today's Newscast was made by Caitlin Hanrahan with producers Ben Cooper and Georgia Coan. The studio director was Cassie Galpin and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

On Episode 25 Nigel is joined by former White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Talking Pints, discusses the UK & US special relationship with former ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer and Democrat strategist Hank Sheinkopf See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, Andrew Neil is joined by Jill Rutter, senior research fellow at UK in a Changing Europe and a former civil servant; Sir Christopher Meyer, former UK ambassador to the United States; environmental campaigner Stanley Johnson; Professor Lawrence Gostin, director of the WHO's Center for National and Global Health Law; and a team of Spectator journalists.We discuss the Greensill scandal, Boris's plans to rebrand Britain, and how vaccine passports are being used in the US. To watch the show, go to www.spectator.co.uk/tv.

Enda Kenny & Sir Christopher Meyer reminisce about US St Patrick's Day celebrations.

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones bring you the latest gander at Life on Planet Porky. With topics including: Tiger Woods' car accident, Elkie Brooks, the 27 club, daffodils, sleeve tattoos, causes for heart-attacks in the young, Fleet Street drinking, Julie Walters, Melinda Messenger's dating agency, George Michael's personal life, dogging, Sir Christopher Meyer, Ed Balls, writing to your local MP, Charlie Mullins, and being forced to live in a bedsit. Naturally, there's room for everyone on Planet Porky!  Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter. Or you can email us questions or comments to: planetporkypod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! 

Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to the US makes his maiden voyage to Planet Normal as Donald Trump’s presidency comes to an end. He tells Telegraph columnists, Allison Pearson and Liam Halligan why it’s high time to abandon the idea of the “special relationship” and why we haven't heard the last of Mr Trump. Plus, as a former Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, Sir Christopher tells us why he believes Brexit divisions have seeped into the UK’s pandemic coverage.Also on the show: Allison makes the case for lockdown scepticism, Liam delves into the latest covid statistics and one of our presenters shows off their Welsh.Allison and Liam will be replying to comments beneath this article on Thursday 21st January from 11am-12pm here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/01/21/brexit-divisions-have-infected-covid-reporting-says-sir-christopher/|Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/allison-pearson/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Do you need help subscribing or reviewing? Read more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |Listen to The Juggling Act: www.playpodca.st/jugglingact |Get 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal |

Adam Boulton and guests assess the fallout from the US Presidential election and examine what the near future holds for the UK's 'special relationship' with America under a Joe Biden administration.They also discuss the challenges ahead on handling the coronavirus pandemic during a week in which we have edged closer to vaccine but also marked the sad milestone of 50 thousand Covid-related deaths in the UK.Plus, what happened inside Number Ten that forced Boris Johnson's Director Communications to resign.Joining Adam this week are:The former British ambassador to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer;the chief executive of the Demos think-tank, and former special adviser to Nick Clegg, Polly Mackenzie; and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

Dr Sebastian Gorka, Adviser to President Donald Trump and Host of America First Podcast, Lisa Nandy, Labour's Shadow Foreign Secretary and Sir Christopher Meyer, former UK Ambassador to the US join Julia to discus the latest US election results. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt is joined by Times columnists Alice Thompson and John Kampfner as well as Sir Christopher Meyer, Britain's ambassador to the US from 1997 to 2003, and Lewis Lukens, Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Londonfrom 2016 to 2019. Plus, Patrick Maguire stops in to take on today's PMQs as it happens. It's a very busy show. To subscribe to The Times visit thetimes.co.uk/timesredbox See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many on this side of the pond and on the stateside believe that there is a natural affinity between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump. So what will Anglo-American relations be like under a President Biden? Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Sir Christopher Meyer, former Ambassador to Washington, about the opportunities and the pitfalls.

Julia speaks with Tory MP & former International Development Minister, Sir Desond Swayne, about local lockdown restrictions not bringing down infection levels in areas under tighter rules. Former UK Ambassador to the US, Sir Christopher Meyer, explains the latest developments with the US President testing positive for coronavirus. Laurence Fox tells Julia about the launch of his new political party. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's highlights come from Boris Johnson, Jonathan Ashworth, Douglas Ross, Sir Christopher Meyer and Nigel Farage. 

After a rather tumultuous 365 days in Number 10, head boy Boris Johnson faces the date every schoolboy dreads - his school report. Simon Walters enlists the help of school Matron Amanda Platell to work out how many As the former Eton star scholar deserves. Plus, Simon asks veteran diplomat Sir Christopher Meyer whether the ‘special relationship’ between America and Britain is becoming a two-edged sword.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The United States is Britain's closest ally. Richard Kauntze asks Sir Christopher Meyer how he thinks it currently stands and whether he thinks Trump will be re-elected for a second term this November. Richard also says that following Britain's departure from the EU, there has been much talk of the benefits of a comprehensive trade deal with the US, but America fights hard in trade negotiations and asks Sir Christopher what he thinks the chances of a good deal are for both sides, and much much more in this not-to-be-missed 3rd New Normal Special on diplomacy and international relations.

Mark Carruthers is joined by former British Ambassador to the US and Germany, Sir Christopher Meyer, and the Former Irish Ambassador to the UK and Italy, Bobby McDonagh and the BBC's Europe Editor, Katya Adler.

Sir Christopher Meyer is a former British Ambassador to the United States. He served in Washington D.C. during the Monica Lewinsky scandal that led to Bill Clinton being impeached. His time in America also coincided with the September 11th attack, and he gave evidence about his time in the role to the Iraq inquiry in November 2009. He talks to Andy about the history of impeachment, how it happens, who can benefit and what it may mean for President Donald Trump.

With two weeks to go until the election, the latest polling shows a majority of 68 for the Conservative party. So can anything still trip Boris Johnson up (00:50)? One of those events could be Trump's visit next week – so how high are the stakes there (17:10)? And last, what led to the failure of the Israeli kibbutz (28:35)?With James Forsyth, Paul Goodman, Sir Christopher Meyer, Kate Andrews and Johan Norberg.Presented by Cindy Yu and Katy Balls.Produced by Cindy Yu and Matt Taylor.

With two weeks to go until the election, the latest polling shows a majority of 68 for the Conservative party. So can anything still trip Boris Johnson up (00:50)? One of those events could be Trump’s visit next week – so how high are the stakes there (17:10)? And last, what led to the failure of the Israeli kibbutz (28:35)? With James Forsyth, Paul Goodman, Sir Christopher Meyer, Kate Andrews and Johan Norberg. Presented by Cindy Yu and Katy Balls. Produced by Cindy Yu and Matt Taylor.

This week, an election has officially been called – so what do the major parties need to do to win (00:55)? Plus, Trump goes back into Syria – we look at how pressures back home are shaping up his foreign policy (16:15). And last: does this video give you the shivers (28:00)?With Stephen Bush, Will Tanner, Sir Christopher Meyer, Sarah Elliott, Mary Wakefield and Dr Giulia Poerio.Presented by Lara Prendergast and Katy Balls.Produced by Cindy Yu.With special thanks to ASMRtists WhisperRed and SAS-ASMR.

This week, an election has officially been called – so what do the major parties need to do to win (00:55)? Plus, Trump goes back into Syria – we look at how pressures back home are shaping up his foreign policy (16:15). And last: does this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Iwfu1sMqhCA) give you the shivers (28:00)? With Stephen Bush, Will Tanner, Sir Christopher Meyer, Sarah Elliott, Mary Wakefield and Dr Giulia Poerio. Presented by Lara Prendergast and Katy Balls. Produced by Cindy Yu. With special thanks to ASMRtists WhisperRed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Iwfu1sMqhCA) and SAS-ASMR (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieM8JkJGT8I) .

On literally his first day in the office, the UK's new International Development Secretary, Rory Stewart, sat down with Christopher Hope to discuss this week's dramatic reshuffle, why he’s now a Brexiteer, and his environmental priorities for the department. Also on the show: former UK ambassador to the U.S., Sir Christopher Meyer, with a positive spin on the Brexit chaos, and pollster Chris Curtis presents YouGov’s latest findings about why some people back a no deal Brexit. Plus The Sunday Telegraph’s Political Editor, Edward Malnick, brings us the inside track on the cross-party Brexit talks. Read YouGov's no deal polling here: http://bit.ly/2VcTY4w Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to The Telegraph’s daily Brexit newsletter: www.telegraph.co.uk/brexitbulletin Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk  Twitter: @brexitbroadcast

In foreign policy, Trump kicked off the year with a strongman approach to North Korea, and finishes with a trade war with China. The Mueller Inquiry, try as it might, hasn’t quite got him yet, and Trump has also successfully instated Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Judge. Freddy Gray discusses the American year with Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to Washington, and Kate Andrews, American political commentator. This podcast first appeared as part of [The Spectator Podcast: Christmas Edition](https://audioboom.com/posts/7117650-the-spectator-podcast-the-christmas-edition) on 14th December. To hear a year in review of British and European politics, head to [Spectator Radio](https://audioboom.com/posts/7117650-the-spectator-podcast-the-christmas-edition).

On today's podcast, Mike talks to experts about Trump's Iran stance.Does he deserve a Nobel Peace Prize if he pulls out? We chat to Sir Christopher Meyer, former ambassador to the US and get his thoughts. Colin, a working copper, wants to talk about stop and search, with many more incidents reported over the weekend, and Deven Ghelani, of Policy and Pratice, breaks down the jargon on benefits caps and working tax credits. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With nothing of interest happening in Westminster at the moment - Matt Chorley casts a critical eye over the first year of the Trump presidency. Joining him on the panel: Times columnist Jenni Russell, who argues Trump is not interested in helping anyone but himself, Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to the US, who says we should finally now stop talking about the special relationship, and impressionist Rory Bremner on whether it is possible to satirise the most extraordinary character to inhabit the Oval Office. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Christopher Meyer, Britain's former ambassador to the U.S., takes on the state of Brexit. The post How the U.K. can win Brexit using one weird trick appeared first on Octavian Report.

With Bronwen Maddox, Tim Stanley, Sir Christopher Meyer and Chris Darbyshire. Chaired by Andrew Neil.

A RUSI panel chaired by Sir Christopher Meyer, on the impact of the media on the EU referendum. With figures from across the political and media spectrum, as well as the regulatory bodies, RUSI hosted a wide-ranging discussion and try to cut through some of the mythology surrounding the media’s influence. The event was chaired by Sir Christopher Meyer, former chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, and he was joined by the following journalists: Professor Roy Greenslade, City University London Peter Preston, The Guardian Tim Montgomerie, The Times

The Human Zoo is the programme that looks at current events through the lens of psychology. From scandals to markets, elections to traffic jams, discover the nuts and bolts of human behaviour that link public life to our most private thoughts and motivations. Are people led by the head or by the heart? How rational are we? And how do we perceive the world? We like to say that all human behaviour could turn up in The Human Zoo, including yours. In the last episode of the series - how does advice work? The government tells us to cut down on sugar in our diets. Obama suggests Britain should remain committed to the EU. And poor Greece has been inundated. How, psychologically, do we receive this 'expert' advice? When do we accept it and when do we ignore it? And what about advice from friends, especially the unasked-for kind? On relationships, how to live your life, what job to take - we find it annoying to hear and take on - but why? And at the same time, we can't resist dolling out what we think are our wise words of wisdom. Michael Blastland investigates, with resident Zoo psychologist Nick Chater, professor of behavioural science at Warwick Business School, and roving reporter Timandra Harkness. Special guests this week include Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to the USA; Prof Nigel Harvey, psychologist at University College London; Dr Stephan Dombrowski, psychologist at the University of Stirling; Professor Daniel Oppenheimer, psychologist at the UCLA Anderson School of Management; plus Daily Telegraph columnist Sally Peck.

(First broadcast on Thursday 4th September 2014 at 4.30pm on BFBS Radio 2)**PAULA MIDDLEHURST IN FOR KATE GERBEAU THIS WEEK**  As NATO gathers in Wales for its most important summit in decades Sitrep looks at the main issues on the agenda; what can  Nato do to help solve the Ukraine-Russia crisis and how will the Alliance react to the global threat posed by Islamic State? And, are our leaders up to the challenge?Find out in this week's/today's Sitrep; with analysis & reports throughout the programme. PRESENTER: Paula Middlehurst, STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee  OTHER INTERVIEWS:   BFBS reporter James Hirst at the Nato summit in Wales, and Bridget Kendall, the BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent also at the Nato summit, discussing Russia-Ukraine. BFBS reporter Tim Cooper speaking to Sir Christopher Meyer, former British Ambassador to Washington Sir Tony Brenton, former ambassador to Moscow talking to James Hirst. Former Ambassador to Syria Sir Andrew Green discussing the Middle East and IS.……………………………………………………………………………………………………THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK BasesYou can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)  Sky Channel 0211Alternatively listen again on the website

(First broadcast on Thursday 4th September 2014 at 4.30pm on BFBS Radio 2)**PAULA MIDDLEHURST IN FOR KATE GERBEAU THIS WEEK**  As NATO gathers in Wales for its most important summit in decades Sitrep looks at the main issues on the agenda; what can  Nato do to help solve the Ukraine-Russia crisis and how will the Alliance react to the global threat posed by Islamic State? And, are our leaders up to the challenge?Find out in this week’s/today’s Sitrep; with analysis & reports throughout the programme. PRESENTER: Paula Middlehurst, STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee  OTHER INTERVIEWS:   BFBS reporter James Hirst at the Nato summit in Wales, and Bridget Kendall, the BBC’s Diplomatic Correspondent also at the Nato summit, discussing Russia-Ukraine. BFBS reporter Tim Cooper speaking to Sir Christopher Meyer, former British Ambassador to Washington Sir Tony Brenton, former ambassador to Moscow talking to James Hirst. Former Ambassador to Syria Sir Andrew Green discussing the Middle East and IS.……………………………………………………………………………………………………THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK BasesYou can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)  Sky Channel 0211Alternatively listen again on the website

In today's programme with Steve Hewlett: Independent editor Chris Blackhurst's shocked reaction to a letter from the Leveson Inquiry; Stuart Cosgrove, C4's head of diversity, on the difference the Paralympics could make to the channel; former PCC chairman Sir Christopher Meyer on the fallout from the Sun's publication of the Harry photos and the impact this could have on Leveson; Jane Kinninmont of Chatham House on the widening range and varied goals of Arabic TV channels.The producer is Simon Tillotson.

Former radical, Maajid Nawaz, speaks of his journey from Islamist extremism to a democratic awakening; he is joined in discussion by Anne and Samer Libdeh, Senior Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Foundation. John Banville discusses Ancient Light, his latest novel of adolescent love and middle-aged grief. Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to the USA, explores networks of power across the world, from socialites in Mumbai to the KGB in Russia. And New Generation Thinker Sue Anne Harding examines Russian TV's mythologising of the Beslan Massacre.

On Start the Week Andrew Marr talks to Maajid Nawaz about his journey from Islamist extremist to a champion of democracy. Growing up in Britain in the 1980s Nawaz found his sense of identity in political Islam. National identity and the state of the nation is at the heart of Robert Chesshyre's book in which he argues that the roots of many of today's problems, especially the increase in inequality, were planted under Margaret Thatcher's leadership. But one of the new intake of Conservative MPs, dubbed the 'New Radicals', Elizabeth Truss, looks to an alternative future where "decline is not inevitable." And the former ambassador, Sir Christopher Meyer, turns his attention to the rich and powerful across the world, to see how different power networks operate.

Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to the United States and the Morehead-Cain Alumni Distinguished Visiting Professor, speaks about the evolution of Britain's role in the world. March 27, 2012, at the Morehead-Cain Foundation.

On March 26, 2012 The UNC Center for Media Law and Policy hosted a Speech by former British Ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer at the UNC School of Law. Ambassador Meyer, who previously chaired the Press Complaints Commission in the UK, will speak about the regulation of the news media, international law, and his new documentary entitled "Network of Power." He will also talk about the phone hacking scandal at News Corp. Sir Christopher Meyer, Honorary Fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge, was educated at Lancing College, the Lycée Henri IV, Paris, and Peterhouse, Cambridge, where he read History. After Cambridge, he spent a year at the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies in Bologna, Italy. Sir Christopher joined the Diplomatic Service in 1966. After two years in London, he was posted to Moscow from 1968 to 1970, and then to Madrid from 1970 to 1973. He became speech-writer to the Foreign Secretary. In this capacity he worked until 1978 for three Foreign Secretaries. On returning to London in 1984, he spent four years as Foreign Office Spokesman and Press Secretary to the then Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe (Later Lord Howe of Aberavon). In 1988-89 he spent a sabbatical year as a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University’s Centre for International Affairs. He served for two years Government Spokesman and Press Secretary to the Prime Minister. After serving as British Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany from March 1997 to October 1997, Sir Christopher was appointed Ambassador to the United States from October 1997 to February 2003, the longest period since the Second World War. Sir Christopher became Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission in March 2003. Sir Christopher was made Knight Commander, Order of St Michael and St George in 1998. In 2005 Sir Christopher published a book of memoirs entitled “DC Confidential.” In the spring of 2010, Sir Christopher became the first taught Honors 353, “Empire and Diplomacy,” with UNC Professor Theodore H. Leinbaugh OBE.

On 3/26/12 Sir Christopher Meyer, KCMG, former United Kingdom Ambassador to the United States (1997-2003), former press secretary to Prime Minister John Major, former Chair of the United Kingdom Press Complaints Commission gave the kick-off keynote presentation for International Law Week. He spoke on his career in diplomacy and his current documentary focusing on the six cities which constitute the hubs of power in the world and how the world of diplomacy is changing, or not.

Sir Christopher Meyer, Former Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, gives the second Christ Church Gorbachev Lectures on Press Freedom.

The Press Complaints Commission has appointed Lord Hunt as its new chairman, after Baroness Buscombe resigned following criticisms of the PCC's handling of the phone hacking scandal. To hear about the challenges facing Lord Hunt and how the PCC might change, Steve Hewlett is joined by former PCC chairman Sir Christopher Meyer. James Murdoch is back under the spotlight as a House of Commons Media Select Committee hears more about his alleged involvement in negotiating a pay off with phone hacking victim Graham Taylor. Lawyer Mark Lewis, who gave evidence to the committee, discusses the most recent revelations. As BSkyB announces its first quarter results, there are also suggestions that some shareholders are unhappy with James Murdoch's role on the board. Financial Times Media correspondent Ben Fenton discusses BSkyB's results and whether the call for Murdoch's resignation will be answered. The US public broadcaster PBS is set to launch a subscription channel in the UK which it hopes will find a wider audience for its news, current affairs and documentary programmes. Paula Kerger, the CEO of PBS, explains what the brand, which is highly regarded in the US, can bring to UK viewers more used to watching US comedy and drama. The producer is Simon Tillotson.

This week Sue Lawley's castaway is the chairman of the Press Complaints Commission Sir Christopher Meyer. Sir Christopher joined the PCC earlier this year after a glittering career in the diplomatic service. His last posting as Ambassador to Washington covered the September 11th attacks and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. In all he spent 36 years with the Foreign Office during which time he held postings to key missions in Washington, Moscow, Madrid and Brussels. He worked as Foreign Office spokesman for Geoffrey Howe in the 1980s and as Press Secretary to the former Prime Minister John Major in the mid 1990s.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Cross Road Blues by Robert Johnson Book: The Four Adventures of Richard Hannay: The 39 Steps, Greenmantle, Mr Standfast, the Three Hostages by John Buchan Luxury: A jukebox

This week Sue Lawley's castaway is the chairman of the Press Complaints Commission Sir Christopher Meyer. Sir Christopher joined the PCC earlier this year after a glittering career in the diplomatic service. His last posting as Ambassador to Washington covered the September 11th attacks and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. In all he spent 36 years with the Foreign Office during which time he held postings to key missions in Washington, Moscow, Madrid and Brussels. He worked as Foreign Office spokesman for Geoffrey Howe in the 1980s and as Press Secretary to the former Prime Minister John Major in the mid 1990s. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Cross Road Blues by Robert Johnson Book: The Four Adventures of Richard Hannay: The 39 Steps, Greenmantle, Mr Standfast, the Three Hostages by John Buchan Luxury: A jukebox