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In this episode of Mark and Pete, we tackle three heavyweight stories shaking politics, business, and sport. First, Angela Rayner's resignation sparks chaos inside the Labour Party and raises serious questions about Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Is Labour heading for unity or a full-blown civil war? Next, we turn to Elon Musk, who could become the world's first trillionaire thanks to Tesla's audacious targets and his relentless drive. What does this say about incentives, ambition, and the staggering concentration of wealth in our age? Finally, we reflect on the passing of Joe Bugner, the legendary British-Australian heavyweight boxer who fought Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and became a symbol of grit, endurance, and immigrant success. From Westminster's power struggles to Silicon Valley's mega-money, and from the bruising world of boxing to questions of legacy, this episode blends wit, insight, and biblical reflection. Politics, money, and sport collide — but what really matters when the final bell rings? Tune in for sharp commentary, sardonic humour, and timeless wisdom as Mark and Pete explore the stories that shape headlines and hearts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

Emma Hardy MP joins Believe in People for the second time to discuss Hull's triple flood threat, the rise of ketamine harm, and the cost of living's toll on mental health. From sewage systems to social housing, she tackles some of Britain's biggest challenges. We also talk about the need for transparency in government to rebuild public trust, the role of innovation in solving long-term challenges, and why political leadership must prioritise bringing people together over exploiting division.Emma's insights highlight how tackling complex problems requires both practical solutions and a shared sense of purpose. We explore why unity, community, and even “poo-powered planes” could hold the key to a better future.Click here to text our host, Matt, directly!

A youthful Simon Alvey, a middle-aged Will Cooling and an old Dr Luke Middup return to talk all drama of a traumatic week in Labour politics. Yes it's our reshuffle emergency podcast...delayed by two days because Luke wanted to watch the Scotland game. 

The Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, has backtracked on his pledge to stop small boats crossing the Channel within two weeks of entering government. Sir Keir Starmer's new chief secretary has denied that the Cabinet reshuffle is evidence of a government in crisis. Police have made around 150 arrests at a demonstration in London in support of the banned group, Palestine Action.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend Star Wars Darth Vaders lightsaber sells for 2.7m at LA auction Keir Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Angela Rayner resignation Chris Mason Faced with an almighty mess Starmer opts for big shake up Three British nationals among Lisbon crash dead, say Portuguese police The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia the worlds skin cancer capital Do Reforms economic plans add up Farage puts spotlight on Labour woes at Reform UK conference Angela Rayner resignation letter and Sir Keir Starmer reply in full

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat Three British nationals among Lisbon crash dead, say Portuguese police Do Reforms economic plans add up Chris Mason Faced with an almighty mess Starmer opts for big shake up Farage puts spotlight on Labour woes at Reform UK conference Star Wars Darth Vaders lightsaber sells for 2.7m at LA auction I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend Angela Rayner resignation letter and Sir Keir Starmer reply in full The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia the worlds skin cancer capital Keir Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Angela Rayner resignation

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Angela Rayner resignation letter and Sir Keir Starmer reply in full Farage puts spotlight on Labour woes at Reform UK conference Do Reforms economic plans add up Star Wars Darth Vaders lightsaber sells for 2.7m at LA auction I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend Three British nationals among Lisbon crash dead, say Portuguese police The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia the worlds skin cancer capital Chris Mason Faced with an almighty mess Starmer opts for big shake up Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat Keir Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Angela Rayner resignation

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Chris Mason Faced with an almighty mess Starmer opts for big shake up Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat Farage puts spotlight on Labour woes at Reform UK conference Star Wars Darth Vaders lightsaber sells for 2.7m at LA auction Keir Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Angela Rayner resignation The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia the worlds skin cancer capital Angela Rayner resignation letter and Sir Keir Starmer reply in full I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend Do Reforms economic plans add up Three British nationals among Lisbon crash dead, say Portuguese police

Clement speaks to Vicki Turner for a global snapshot of the stories making headlines. In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that 26 countries — dubbed the “Coalition of the Willing” — have pledged to send land, air, and sea troops to Ukraine as part of a reassurance force, but only after a peace deal is signed with Russia. Meanwhile, tributes are pouring in from around the world following the death of legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who passed away at the age of 91. And in the UK, chaos erupted in the House of Commons after a mobile phone playing sex noises was planted near the front bench during Prime Minister’s Questions — a stunt now under serious security investigation. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement speaks to Vicki Turner for a global snapshot of the stories making headlines. In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that 26 countries — dubbed the “Coalition of the Willing” — have pledged to send land, air, and sea troops to Ukraine as part of a reassurance force, but only after a peace deal is signed with Russia. Meanwhile, tributes are pouring in from around the world following the death of legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who passed away at the age of 91. And in the UK, chaos erupted in the House of Commons after a mobile phone playing sex noises was planted near the front bench during Prime Minister’s Questions — a stunt now under serious security investigation. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we look at the continuing row over Angela Rayner not paying enough tax on her second home. James is joined in Glasgow by Chris who's been travelling with Sir Keir Starmer. Earlier today, the Prime Minister refused to tell Chris if he'd sack Angela Rayner if she is found to have broken the ministerial code. With a judgment from the independent adviser expected before the end of the week; Chris and James discuss what could happen next.Plus James and Alex speak to new leader of the Green Party of England and Wales Zack Polanski about his victory in the leadership election, his views on economic growth and whether or not he'd team up with Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris and Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producers was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Riccardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer have once again convened the so-called ‘Coalition of the Willing' in Paris to consolidate proposals for post-war security guarantees for Ukraine. But as Europe looks to a hypothetical future, a growing alliance led by China is focused on a new era of global leadership which Xi Jinping says has already arrived. The Chinese president welcomed a host of world leaders this week, with none more notable than Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, who is continuing his re-emergence on the diplomatic stage. To answer your questions, Lucy and Vitaly are joined by the BBC's chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet. As US-led peace efforts continue to falter, they discuss the implications for Ukraine, with Russia's non-western allies showing no sign of relinquishing either economic or political support for the ongoing invasion.You can fill out our audience questionnaire here: bit.ly/ukrainecastfeedbackToday's episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Laurie Kalus and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The series producer is Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly refused to say if he would sack Angela Rayner as his deputy prime minister and housing secretary if an inquiry concludes she broke the ministerial code. Ms Rayner admits underpaying stamp duty on a second home. Also: A series of inquiries begin into a crash on a funicular railway in Lisbon which has killed 16 people. And one of the most influential and famous names in the world of high fashion, Giorgio Armani, has died at the age of 91.

Members of the opposition have called for Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to resign after she admitted she didn't pay enough stamp duty on a flat she purchased in Hove. She denied she had tried to dodge the extra tax, blaming the "mistake" on initial legal advice that failed to "properly take account" of the situation. Sir Keir Starmer stood by his deputy at Prime Minister's Questions, saying he was "very proud to sit alongside" her. We look at public perceptions of her and hear from Sir Keir Starmer's former political director.The Portuguese government has declared a day of national mourning tomorrow - after an accident on Lisbon's famous funicular railway this evening left at least fifteen people - including foreigners - dead.And Melvyn Bragg has stepped down as host of BBC Radio 4's In Our Time after 26 years. We hear from frequent guest Angie Hobbs and superfan Sir Simon Schama.

The Prime Minister tells the BBC he gets people's concerns as he shakes up his top Downing Street team, admitting he's frustrated by the pace of change.. The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces tighter restrictions for refugees wanting to bring their families to the UK. Plus: Reform UK claims the parents of some children with special educational needs are abusing their entitlement to free school transport. Liverpool break the British football transfer record with a £125 million signing. And the grovelling apology made by a Polish millionaire after he took a young boy's souvenir cap at the US Open.

Just as Sir Keir Starmer was stealing a few days' summer holiday, Reform unveiled its immigration policy, former Labour heavyweights called for a withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights, and Tony Blair popped up in the White House. So with recess nearly over, the prime minister is trying to take back the news agenda starting with a shake-up at Number 10. And with conference season almost under way, an upcoming visit from President Donald Trump, and the Budget around the corner, Starmer has ample opportunity to seize the spotlight. Host George Parker is joined by political correspondent Anna Gross, the FT's chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley, and FT columnist and author of the daily newsletter Inside Politics Stephen Bush.Follow George on Bluesky or X: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker; Robert: @robertshrimsley, @robertshrimsley.bsky.social; Stephen @stephenkb and Anna @AnnaSophieGross Want more?Farage is winning the new battle of BrexitDonald Trump holds White House talks on postwar plan for GazaKeir Starmer launches Downing Street shake-up Can Labour pull off a comeback?Jack Straw says the UK should ‘decouple' from the ECHRThe FT Weekend Festival returns for our 10th edition on Saturday, September 6 at Kenwood House Gardens in London. George Parker and Lucy Fisher will be hosting a breakfast event, talking politics and podcasts, in the Experience Tent from 9.45am. If you can't make it, please send a question, ideally as a voicenote, to our email address: politicalfix.com.PLUS, sign up to Stephen Bush's morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek. Get 30 days free at https://www.ft.com/InsidePoliticsOffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presa internațională a reacționat imediat după ce atacurile aeriene rusești de miercuri noaptea au lovit capitala Ucrainei, ucigând 14 persoane. Printre clădirile afectate s-au numărat misiunea diplomatică a Uniunii Europene și sediul British Council. Politico titrează: ”Putin sfidează presiunile pentru pace cu un atac masiv asupra misiunii UE din Kiev”. Potrivit publicației europene, ”atacul asupra Kievului a avut loc în aceeași zi în care miniștrii apărării din UE urmau să sosească la Copenhaga pentru a discuta despre cum să pună mai multă presiune asupra Rusiei atât prin sancțiuni, cât și prin sprijin pentru Ucraina”.   Euronews vorbește despre ”unda de șoc” declanșată de atacul rusesc.   ”Convenția de la Viena din 1961 prevede protecția spațiilor diplomatice și consulare împotriva intruziunii sau deteriorării, deși nu este neobișnuit ca aceste clădiri să fie afectate în timpul de război. Kremlinul a demonstrat un dezinteres constant față de respectarea regulilor internaționale pe tot parcursul invaziei sale la scară largă împotriva Ucrainei”.   Deutsche Welle informează că ”ministrul german al Apărării, Boris Pistorius, a numit atacurile Rusiei asupra Kievului un „act teribil” care arată că președintele rus Vladimir Putin „nu este deloc interesat de pace sau chiar de un armistițiu”. „El continuă ceea ce a făcut tot timpul: atacă Ucraina, ucide civili ucraineni și este un imperialist la apogeul său”, a adăugat el.   Euractiv notează că ”Rusia și-a intensificat atacurile aeriene asupra Ucrainei în ultimele luni, în ciuda eforturilor tot mai mari ale Occidentului de a ajunge la o soluționare diplomatică a războiului. Însă aceste eforturi au stagnat în ultimele săptămâni, Moscova refuzând să accepte o întâlnire bilaterală între președintele ucrainean Volodimir Zelenski și liderul rus Vladimir Putin - în ciuda sprijinului lui Zelenski pentru această idee și a îndemnurilor repetate ale președintelui american Donald Trump către ambele părți de a ajunge la o soluționare diplomatică”.   Ziarul britanic The Independent informeazăp că ”Sir Keir Starmer l-a acuzat pe Vladimir Putin de „sabotarea păcii” după ce Rusia a lansat două rachete asupra unei clădiri a British Council din Kiev. British Council, care oferă programe în limba engleză ucrainenilor din capitală, a declarat că birourile sale au fost „grav avariate” și un paznic de noapte a fost rănit. În iunie, Moscova le-a interzis cetățenilor să colaboreze cu consiliul, susținând că acesta este o fațadă pentru spionii britanici”.   Iar Le Figaro informează că, în contextul loviturilor, ”Ursula von der Leyen și-a anunțat, de asemenea, intenția de a vizita țările UE care se învecinează cu sau sunt situate în apropierea Belarusului și Rusiei pentru a le transmite „deplina solidaritate” a UE. Ea va călători în Letonia vineri, apoi în Finlanda, înainte de a se îndrepta spre Estonia sâmbătă. Duminică, dna von der Leyen va vizita Polonia, apoi Bulgaria, înainte de a face opriri finale luni în Lituania și România”.

Political Currency's summer specials continue! This week, while Ed Balls is away, George Osborne is joined by one of Labour's longest-serving and most compelling figures, Dame Emily Thornberry.Thornberry takes George inside the Corbyn-era shadow cabinet and explores the tantalising 'what if' of 2017: what would a Prime Minister Corbyn really have been like, and how would the British state have coped?From her unique vantage point as a senior backbencher, Thornberry offers a frank assessment of the new government's first year. She argues for more confidence and a clearer plan to tackle the problems Starmer's cabinet inherited, warning against being "buffeted about” by criticism. Throughout, she reflects on two decades in Parliament and why, despite rebellions and disappointments, she remains “Labour through and through”.Plus, Ed and George reunite to explain the brutal art of a government's first reshuffle. As Westminster braces for Sir Keir Starmer's first major shake-up, they reveal what it's really like to be hired, fired, and moved sideways by a Prime Minister.To get episodes early and ad-free, join Political Currency Gold or the Kitchen Cabinet:

Today, a record 6.5 million Britons are claiming out of work benefits - a jump of 500,000 since Labour came to power. It comes despite Sir Keir Starmer's election campaign promise to “get Britain working” and achieve the highest employment rate in the G7. In some parts of the UK, like Blackpool, Liverpool and Glasgow, more than a quarter of working-age adults are now on out-of-work benefits. The Standard's Business Editor Jonathan Prynn has the latest. And in part two, freelance entertainment editor Lisa McLoughlin joins us to discuss the key takeaways from series two of With Love, Megan which is streaming now on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Britain afford both welfare and warfare? Beth takes us inside the row that could define Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.From that huge Commons rebellion over welfare cuts to the looming pressure on defence spending, how can the government look after Britain at home, whilst holding the line abroad?For this special episode, Beth speaks to the former chancellor Jeremy Hunt and ex-Labour welfare minister Jim Murphy.Also, Ruth and Harriet ask whether anything has actually changed after the Trump-Putin Alaska summit and whether European leaders can make a difference after crowding into the White House this week?Remember, you can also watch us on YouTube.

Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly becoming more and more frustrated at the sluggish reality of government within the current system. Who can blame him? Government is beset by a sclerotic Civil Service and continuous legal battles. But, as Looking for Growth's Lawrence Newport explains, a renewed sense of urgency might be just what Labour needs.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Cohen, Chief Executive of the NFFO, calls Sir Keir Starmer's Brexit reset an “astonishingly bad deal,” giving away UK waters, undermining the future of British fishing, and replacing evidence-based management with politics and sentiment.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

President Zelensky and several European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, have arrived at the White House for meetings with Donald Trump to discuss the future of Ukraine. Also: A Hamas source tells the BBC that it has agreed to the latest Egyptian proposal for a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel. And the Cambridge Dictionary has added six-thousand new words to its latest edition.

Sir Keir Starmer and several other senior European leaders are to join the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Washington tomorrow, where he's due to hold talks with Donald Trump at the White House. Downing Street said the "coalition of the willing" would seek robust security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of any deal with Russia. In other news, there have been dozens of arrests in Israel where protestors have taken to the streets demanding a ceasefire and a deal to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. And the British actor, Terence Stamp, has died at the age of 87.

Figures from the Home Office have confirmed that more than 50,00 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since Sir Keir Starmer became prime minister. Also: much of the UK is in the middle of yet another heatwave. And the lightshow mouthguards that will help identify head injuries at the upcoming women's rugby world cup.

Trump #NationalGuard #Starmer #UKPolitics #BorderCrisis #ElectionNow #SadiqKhan #JonGaunt While Donald Trump takes decisive action in Washington DC, deploying the National Guard to restore order, the UK drifts deeper into chaos under Sir Keir Starmer's watch. From the southern border to the streets of DC, Trump proves where there's a will, there's a way. Meanwhile, in Britain, the political establishment sits on its hands: Illegal crossings surge as the Channel remains unguarded. Crime spirals as shoplifters walk free and police focus on tweets, not streets. London is plagued with violent crime, yet we get painted signs on pavements warning of phone snatchers instead of officers catching them. Like Washington, our capital needs cleaning up – and then we must move through the rest of the UK. Communities protest outside migrant hotels as tensions mount. 650,000 people have signed a petition demanding an election. Mums are protesting. Vigilante groups are forming. The UK needs action now – troops at Dover, the Navy in the Channel, and real policing on our streets.

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron's migrant deal comes into force today, with detentions set to begin from tomorrow. The ‘one in, one out' pilot scheme allows the UK to send some people who have crossed the Channel back to France, in exchange for asylum seekers with ties to Britain. Daniel Sohege, a specialist in international refugee law and protection, and the director of human rights organisation Stand For All, joins us to discuss whether it will deter people from crossing the Channel. And in part two, The National Gallery has announced that a citizens' assembly will help shape its future. The Standard's columnist and arts critic, Melanie McDonagh shares her thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cum să învingem populismul ? Iată o întrebare care-i preocupă în cel mai înalt grad pe strategii și comentatorii politici din întreaga lume. Și iată că, pentru comentatorul ziarului britanic Financial Times, un exemplu de bună practică vine chiar din România. ”Insurgenții ating coarda sensibilă a electoratului din întreaga lume. Dar România a ripostat”. Iată titlul articolului aparținând comentatorului ziarului Financial Times, Alec Russell: Pe întreg continentul, partid după partid mainstream își pierd relevanța și încrederea, condamnate de propria lor automulțumire. Și nu este vorba doar despre Europa. Donald Trump este pe val. Din Chile până în Japonia, în moduri diferite, chemarea de sirenă a populismului atinge coarda sensibilă. Așadar, cum să răspundem? La nivel global, liberalii sunt deprimați. Dar pentru cei înclinați să-și piardă curajul, avem un răspuns: mergeți la București, capitala  retro-șic a României. Acolo puteți urma un curs de perfecționare despre cum să-i țineți la distanță pe populiști. Așadar, într-o regiune cu o istorie de naționalism profund și coaptă pentru exploatarea de către roboții ruși, nu a fost o surpriză faptul că populiștii au fost în cursa pentru alegerile din acest an - până când au dat peste un creier tăcut, cu o istorie în a face lucruri. Nicușor Dan, profesorul de matematică și fostul primar al Bucureștiului, care a fost ales președinte în mai, ezită când i se cere sfatul pentru colegii centriști. Dar el și performanța sa întruchipează o serie de lecții relevante pentru Sir Keir Starmer, prim-ministrul britanic aflat în impas, și pentru alți lideri dezorientați de valul populist. Prima este credibilitatea, pierdută în Marea Britanie după o serie de promisiuni neîndeplinite de-a lungul anilor. „În România, oamenii i-au susținut pe populiști pentru că nu au încredere în stat, în autorități”, spune Dan. „Văd corupție, nedreptate... Singurul scop este să recâștigem încrederea oamenilor.” Soluția sa este o veche realitate politică: îndepliniți sarcinile plictisitoare ale guvernării, iar alegătorii s-ar putea să vă țină minte pentru asta. Ca primar al Bucureștiului, s-a ocupat de dezvoltatorii imobiliari în numele oamenilor de rând și a supervizat o modernizare a sistemului de încălzire al orașului: obiective simple, dar neprețuite. Apoi, este tonul. „Chiar dacă societatea este polarizată, am încercat să fiu civilizat cu ceilalți”, spune Dan. „Încerc să am dialog. Oamenii au simțit că nu sunt luați în considerare.” Președintele vorbește atât de încet încât trebuie să te străduiești să-l auzi, dar știe cum să-și apere poziția, ca în dezbaterea preelectorală în care a demolat promisiunile  nesustenabile ale adversarului său.   Și apoi, există utilizarea strategică a tăcerii. Așteaptă faimoasele 15-20 de secunde înainte de a răspunde la unele întrebări. A fi prea meticulos cu megafonul ar fi o greșeală: cei care stăpânesc media digitală, cum ar fi Trump și Farage, sunt cei care fac profit. Dar reflexivitatea sa este un contrast valoros cu zgomotul dușmanilor săi. România manifestă, de asemenea, lecții mai puțin edificatoare de democrație. JD Vance avea dreptate să critice intervenția instanțelor în interzicerea campaniei prezidențiale a lui Călin Georgescu, naționalistul favorit de atunci. Acest lucru a stat la baza unui articol pe care l-am scris în luna mai, sub titlul „Cum să nu combatem populismul: o lecție din România”, amintește autorul. Acum pot să-mi scriu propria replică. Luna de miere a lui Dan se va termina în curând. Dar lecțiile pe care le oferă în prezent rămân: faceți lucrurile să se întâmple, arătați respect, nu dansați pe muzica populiștilor și amintiți-vă de puterea tăcerii strategice.   Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România

Sir Keir Starmer is a prime minister who is arguably more comfortable abroad – and has spent his first year in office putting Britain front and centre on the world stage. So, in this episode, Sam and Anne are joined by Politico's editor-in-chief, John Harris, to discuss the major international issues facing the government in the coming parliament.With trade deals and ongoing conflicts across the globe dominating the agenda, the trio ask:• Is the UK living in Trumpland?• How will relationships abroad impact Britain's role in the world?• And does Starmer have the political strength to put pen-to-paper on some upcoming deals with the EU? Sam and Anne are getting a lie-in over summer recess, but they'll be in your feed with special episodes every Monday, before normal service resumes on 1 September.

So, was our government too relaxed about the tariffs then? Cause this is a shock today – isn't it? To find out that we've just been bumped up to 15% while Australia and dozens of other countries have stayed on 10%. Now, it seems to be related, most likely, to our balance of trade and that the US has a trade deficit with us. So we get 15%, but then a trade surplus with Australia, so they get 10%. So perhaps it was inevitable and unavoidable, as long as the balance of trade sat like that. But then, on the other hand, Australia did kind of lock that in as well. They lifted their ban on US beef imports while we did nothing. Should we have done something similar Because if there's one thing that we know about Donald Trump, it's that he's a trader. South Korea had their tariff dropped from 25% to 15% by promising to buy $100 million worth of LNG. Sir Keir Starmer sucked up to Trump with a letter from King Charles. Now we don't actually know what our diplomats were doing, because they were fairly guarded about it. But the vibe that we kept getting from ministers and officials every time we asked about it was, ‘not a lot going on, we'll see how this goes, we're on 10%, we're no worse than anyone else' That's the trouble, though. We are now worse than other people. We export beef to the US, Australia exports beef to the US. Their beef now gets 10%, ours gets 15%. Now, we can argue about whether US consumers are really going to switch up their $11.50 New Zealand steak if the Aussie steak is only 50 cents cheaper. I mean, what's really the difference between $11.50 and $11? But I chose a butter last night because it was $1 cheaper than the other butter, so maybe they will, which brings me to the question that I asked at the start of this. Were we too relaxed? Because we definitely and quite deliberately opted for Winston's head below the parapet approach. But maybe what we should have done was opted for the same approach that Albanese and Starmer took, which is to suck up instead. Given where we are and where they are - both their countries are now on 10% and we're sitting on 15%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anneliese Dodds sits down with Beth Rigby for her first long-form interview since stepping down from Labour's front bench.Reflecting on the party's first year in power, the former International Development Minister and Women and Equalities Minister reveals what happened the moment she decided to resign from Sir Keir Starmer's government - and the "uncomfortable" days she spent in the run up to telling the prime minister - who was otherwise engaged... sitting in the White House with Donald Trump.Dodds explains how difficult her decision was - partly due to her ingrained support for the government - she was once as close as you could get to the prime minister, his shadow chancellor in Opposition. But in this podcast, she gives her assessment on Labour's economic policy and makes the argument for more taxation.So, how does Dodds rate Labour's first year? And how can the government "change" for the better, going into its second year?Remember, you can also watch us on YouTube.    

Sir Keir Starmer, Britain's prime minister, said that the country would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agreed to a ceasefire and a two-state solution.

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will officially recognise the state of Palestine, unless Israel reaches a ceasefire in Gaza. The prime minister's announcement marks a significant shift in British foreign policy. Also: Victims of the Rotherham Child Sex Abuse gangs tell the BBC they were also raped by police officers from the force that was supposed to be helping them. And tens of thousands of football fans have travelled to London to celebrate the Lionesses' European Championship victory.

Labour Meltdown: Trump Humiliates Starmer – Farage Hit with Sick Smear  #KeirStarmer #NigelFarage #DonaldTrump #JonGaunt #UKPolitics  Yesterday's political drama was explosive — and Sir Keir Starmer is at the centre of it. Donald Trump publicly humiliated the Labour leader, leaving him the laughing stock of Britain and beyond. But instead of fixing the mess, Starmer and Labour have launched a vile smear campaign against Nigel Farage.  First, they tried the tired “racist” label. Now, they've escalated to a disgusting claim linking Farage to Jimmy Savile. This desperate attack, pushed by Peter Kyle and backed by Number 10, is a clear attempt to distract from Starmer's disastrous Trump encounter. Meanwhile, instead of tackling the issues Brits care about most — grooming gangs, the migrant crisis, and riots — Starmer has called an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss Gaza and has now announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September!  Jon Gaunt breaks down the political chaos, the truth behind Labour's smear tactics, and why Starmer's leadership is in serious trouble.

More than one third of MPs, drawn from across the political parties, have signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to give official recognition to a Palestinian state.The letter piles pressure on Sir Keir Starmer after France committed to recognising a Palestinian state within months.Thailand warns two days of border clashes with Cambodia could 'move towards war'And as it gets ready to celebrate its 200th birthday, we take a look at preparations for a street party outside the National Gallery.

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro is ordered to wear an ankle monitor, Germany deports 81 Afghan nationals despite U.N. opposition, Sir Keir Starmer suspends Diane Abbott again over comments made in 2023, Air India finds no issues with fleet fuel switches following its crash investigation, Indonesian police bust a baby trafficking ring to Singapore, ICE is given access to 79M Medicaid records for immigration enforcement, President Trump is diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, Trump orders the release of Epstein grand jury testimony, CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's Late Show, and new studies suggest that top AI companies have an 'Unacceptable-Risk' threshold, Sources: www.verity.news

Keir Starmer signs new treaty with Germany, includes defence pact & EU-style cooperation.UK now aligned with Brussels in 21 areas, and will start paying EU contributions again!Nigel Farage asks: 'Is this an all-out Brexit betrayal?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'n Herrie het in Brittanje losgebars oor die inligting van duisende Afgaanse burgers wat aansoek gedoen het vir asiel in die land wat uitgelek het. Eerste minister Sir Keir Starmer sê voormalige Konserwatiewe ministers het ernstige vrae om te beantwoord oor hoe die name van Afgane wat met Britse magte saamgewerk het, ontbloot is. Sky News het gepraat met Nesar Ahmad, 'n voormalige tolk vir die Britse leër wat nou in Yorkshire woon.

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over the economy at this week's edition of Prime Minister's Questions.

【欢迎订阅】 每天早上5:30，准时更新。 【阅读原文】 标题：Britain is cheap, and should learn to love it Workers and assets are on sale to the rest of the world for bargain-basement prices 正文：Panic is never far off. After Britain's government capitulated to a backbench rebellion over welfare benefits earlier this month, bond vigilantes bared their teeth and the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, had to scramble to assure markets that he would not swap his chancellor for someone more spendy. Fears over the public finances had also struck in January, October and, most alarmingly, in 2022, when Liz Truss was in office. This week the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), a fiscal watchdog, warned that, as Britain becomes less able to deal with future shocks, it will face “daunting” risks. 知识点：panic n. /ˈpænɪk/ a sudden strong feeling of fear or nervousness. 恐慌 e.g. The news of the earthquake caused panic among the residents. 地震的消息在居民中引发了恐慌。 获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！ 【节目介绍】 《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。 所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。 【适合谁听】 1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者 2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者 3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者 4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等） 【你将获得】 1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景 2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法 3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

At the end of a three day state visit, the French President and Sir Keir Starmer have announced details of what has been described as a "groundbreaking" plan to deter migrants from crossing the Channel. Also: four people are arrested in connection with cyber attacks which wrought chaos at Marks and Spencer and the Co-op. And the owner of a pet supplies store in Liverpool celebrates settling a dispute with one of the world's best known fashion brands.

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

The UK needs strong international relationships Nick Robinson, presenter of the BBC Today programme and Political Thinking podcast, speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, about the importance of maintaining strong international relationships.In an interview recorded to mark Sir Keir's first year in office, he defends the time he's spent developing alliances with other world leaders. His critics claim he's neglected domestic politics, and point to a series of policy u-turns. But Sir Keir tells Nick Robinson that building these relationships is essential to protect the UK's national interest, particularly in a time of global conflict and instability.Challenged over his domestic performance, he concedes he has changed position on some policy decisions but describes himself as a pragmatist who takes a common sense view in the light of changing circumstances.In this conversation, Sir Keir also reflects on the impact on his family of his role as prime minister, and how he likes to relax by playing football.Sir Keir Starmer was elected in 2024 on a substantial majority, returning the Labour party to power after fourteen years. Twelve months on, his party's approval rating has gone down in the polls as it has run into a series of political difficulties. Thank you to the Political Thinking team for helping to produce this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Nick Robinson Producers: Daniel Kraemer and Lucy Sheppard Editor: Nick HollandGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Keir Starmer. Credit: Reuters)

The Prime Minister has given the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who was tearful in the Commons, his full backing. Also: the rapper, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, is found guilty of prostitution charges, but cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking. And: the Princess of Wales calls her experience of cancer treatment a 'rollercoaster'.

Sir Keir Starmer describes his U-turn on welfare reforms as "striking the right balance".

Sir Keir Starmer has been personally calling MPs this afternoon as he attempts to curb a growing rebellion against proposed welfare reforms. 126 Labour backbenchers have signed an amendment opposing the plan to cut some disability and sickness-related payments. Also: Iran's Supreme Leader says US strikes on the country's nuclear sites were little more than showmanship from President Trump. And, there's a new director for the Bond franchise.

Today, President Trump arrives in Europe for what is being called “the most significant Nato summit since the cold war”?Adam, Chris and Katya are re-united as President Trump lands in Europe for his first Nato summit since winning the White House for the second time. Meanwhile, back at home the Prime Minister faces growing rebellion from Labour backbench MPs over welfare changes. Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to "press ahead” with the changes, ahead of a vote in parliament next week. Also, the BBC's social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring joins Adam to discuss the new season of her podcast Marianna in Conspiracyland, which investigates what happened to Paloma Shemirani—a young girl who died of cancer after rejecting chemotherapy—and what her story reveals about the mainstreaming of anti-medicine ideas.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Following Keir Starmer's decision to call for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper spoke in the Commons today about the 'collective failure' to address questions about groomings gangs' ethnicity in the Casey report. Elsewhere this week, Welfare reform legislation is being tabled, with a vote expected before the end of the month. Sir Keir Starmer has signalled his willingness to confront dissent within his own ranks. Meanwhile, the assisted dying debate is once again gaining momentum in Westminster, with MPs preparing for a free vote on one of the most ethically charged issues in British politics. Natasha Feroze, is joined by James Heale and Isabel Hardman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we look at the announcement that there will be full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs.Sir Keir Starmer said he had accepted the recommendations of an audit by Baroness Louise Casey into the data and evidence on the nature and scale of group-based child sexual abuse.And as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, Laura, Paddy and Henry Zeffman, look at what the UK is doing in response. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Paddy O'Connell and Laura Kuenssberg. It was made by Chris Flynn and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, the clash between Governor Newsom and President Trump escalates as LA protests enter day four. A defence official has told the BBC's US partner CBS that approximately 2,100 members of the California National Guard are now on location in the greater Los Angeles area, with 700 Marines also in and around the city. Newsom called it “the deranged fantasy of a dictatorial president,” while Trump claimed LA “would be burning to the ground” without his intervention. Adam is joined by chief anchor for BBC News Sumi Somaskanda, and host of the Coming Storm Gabriel Gatehouse.And, The prime minister has said he is "not writing a blank cheque" to pay for a new UK nuclear power plant, after the government announced it would commit £14.2bn to the project. Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC the development of Sizewell C on the Suffolk coastline would create 10,000 jobs over the next decade, and provide energy security and independence for the country. Adam is joined by Adam Bell, the former head of energy strategy at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Adam Chowdhury and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.