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Spring has nearly sprung, but the fiscal forecasts made for a rather gloomy spring statement for Rachel Reeves. Stewart Wood, a Labour peer and former adviser to Gordon Brown, joins the podcast team to assess the state of the economy - and Reeves's attempts to turn it around. How much will welfare cuts upset Labour backbenchers? What could Donald Trump's tariffs mean for Reeves's plans? And just how difficult are the choices awaiting the chancellor as the spending review approaches? Plus: New IfG research focuses on left behind groups - and sets out some of the tensions in how the government is approaching one of its missions and milestones. Presented by Alex Thomas. With Jill Rutter, Gemma Tetlow and Sophie Metcalfe. Produced by Candice McKenzie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Budget day is over and Halloween is here - and Rachel Reeves certainly came up with some pretty scary numbers. Stewart Wood, a former adviser to Gordon Brown at the Treasury and No10, joins the podcast team to make sense of the chancellor's statement. Will her plans - this is one of the biggest tax raising budgets in modern history - come back to haunt her? Will her new rules for borrowing spook the markets? Or will her announcements begin the process of bringing economic growth back from the near-dead? Hannah White presents. Produced by Candice McKenzie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of macro photography with the renowned photographer and YouTube sensation, Stewart Wood. Join us as Stewart shares his journey from capturing a Zebra jumping spider in his backyard to becoming one of the leading voices in macro photography. We explore the intricate details of photographing bugs and spiders, the challenges and rewards of working with such tiny subjects, and the creative process behind his stunning close-up images.Stewart also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his popular YouTube channel, where he educates and inspires a global community of photography enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just curious about the tiny worlds that exist all around us, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and stories that will leave you looking at the world through a new lens.Tune in to discover the art of macro photography and the incredible beauty that lies in the smallest corners of nature with Stewart Wood.#MacroPhotography #StewartWood #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingStewart Wood on the web:https://stewartwood.com/Stewart Wood on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stewartwoodartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/StewartWoodArtX: https://twitter.com/stewartwoodartFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewartwoodartJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 218 ‘Shooting Bugs: The Art of Macro with Stewart Wood' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/rwFq6kiQCH8Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/
Being prime minister doesn't come with a job description - in our political system after a gruelling six-week assault course of an election campaign, a newly-elected PM is thrown straight into the job and expected to hit the ground running.Over the years Matt has spoken to the people who've been there and done it - prime ministers and advisers including Tony Blair, David Cameron, Peter Mandelson, Angie Hunter, Katie Perrior, Gabby Bertin, Stewart Wood, Sir Alex Allan and Sir Gus O'Donnell. This is his guide to make sure you're ready to become prime minister.Are You Ready To Be Pm? (04:15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Calum and Kirsty are joined by Stewart Wood, a former adviser to Gordon Brown both at the Treasury and in Number 10; and one of those who helped run Ed Miliband's Labour leadership campaign. We talk about foreign trips - Stewart tells us about arranging trips to the United States including a secret one for Gordon Brown; Kirsty tells us about a trip where everything went wrong for Theresa May when the crucial - and choreographed - photo op was about to happen. Plus, we work hard to dig out the top lines of Sir Keir Starmer's speech to the GMB union. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stewart Wood is the guest host this week to discuss the growing problem of AI imagery in the photographic space, what might become of Kodak Alaris, why more and more people are switching to DaVinci Resolve and how to get money from Facebook/Meta. Thanks again for listening! Story 1: Artist Refuses Prize After His AI Image Wins at Top Photo Contest (via PetaPixel) Story 2: The Main Kodak Film Business is Up for Sale Again (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Why Video Editors are Switching to DaVinci Resolve in Droves (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Do You Use Facebook? Meta May Owe You Money (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Telescoping Inspection Mirrors Stewart: Repurpose an old dead monitor for diffusion elements: Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Stewart Wood: YouTube, Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group - The Macro World
Twenty points ahead in the polls, the Labour party looks closer to power now than it has done for more than a decade. But what do we really know about Keir Starmer's vision for government? And how much has the UK's political landscape changed since the 1997 Labour landslide? The Guardian's John Harris is joined by columnist Gaby Hinsliff and Stewart Wood, a Labour peer and former adviser to Ed Miliband and Gordon Brown, to discuss.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What happens when you enter Downing Street? Matt Chorley speaks to the people who really know, including former prime ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron. He also speaks to former press secretaries, spinners and gatekeepers; Anji Hunter, Gus O'Donnell, Stewart Wood, Gabby Bertin, Katie Perrior and Will Walden. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
What progressive policies could Keir Starmer adopt that would actually win him an election? For the latest issue of Prospect, contributing editor Tom Clark went on the hunt for twelve tried-and-tested ideas from around the world that could help the Labour Party win. He joins deputy editor Ellen Halliday and Labour peer and former No.10 advisor Stewart Wood to discuss whether these ideas—which include a wealth tax, an independent regulator for public probity and an earlier retirement age for manual worker—would be workable in Britain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After a chaotic prime minister's questions on Wednesday, rumours circulated about which Tories were sending in letters of no confidence about Boris Johnson, and which were taking them back. Jessica Elgot and Polly Toynbee look at what lies ahead for the PM. Plus, Stewart Wood and Sonia Khan on the working culture in No 10 Downing Street. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Welcome to Prime Ministerial. In each episode Jonn Elledge and Stephen Bush will look at the legacy of the previous six prime ministers and ask whether they achieved success on their own terms. This episode focuses on Gordon Brown. When the former chancellor of the exchequer took office, he emphasised his breach with his predecessor Tony Blair. Despite a promising start, his popularity ratings crumbled when the country was plunged into financial crisis. Brown left office three years into the job. Stephen and Jonn speak to the political economist Ann Pettifor and Stewart Wood, a former adviser to Gordon Brown. Produced by Adrian Bradley and May Robson, with thanks to Caroline Crampton and Nick Hilton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Joey and Eugene speak with Stewart Wood, creator of "The Daily Sporran" YouTube series. They discuss arranging Tull music on an acoustic guitar, undercover Tull fans in the UK Parliament, and reveal their favourite underrated Tull songs.
Iain Dale talks to Labour peer Lord Wood of Anfield, Stewart Wood, about Gordon Brown, who served as Prime Minister from June 2007 until May 2010.
As Boris Johnson ponders how to woo the newly-elected President Joe Biden, Jack Blanchard looks back at how past prime ministers have tried to charm their counterparts in the White House — with varying degrees of success.Theresa May's former comms chief Katie Perrior reflects on the thankless task of trying to build a relationship with the erratic Donald Trump. Historians Andrew Roberts and Richard Aldous look back at how Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher successfully charmed Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan respectively. Former U.K. Ambassador to Washington Christopher Meyer reflects on the key role diplomats play in oiling the wheels of a new relationship — and on the love-in between Tony Blair and George W. Bush which ended so disastrously for the British PM. And Gordon Brown's former adviser Stewart Wood mulls over the agonies of a less successful relationship with a stand-offish Barack Obama.Be sure to check out our bookshop to find more from our guests and the research for this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rishi Sunak this week delivered a £30bn mini-budget designed to save jobs from the deep recession caused by coronavirus. The chancellor again came forward with radical state intervention proposals while keeping backbench Tory MPs eager for low tax, small state economics happy. But were the plans radical enough? Labour peer and Gordon Brown’s former adviser Stewart Wood goes through details with Arj Singh, Paul Waugh and Rachel Wearmouth, with an eye on what Labour leader Keir Starmer can do to regain the public’s faith on the economy, including the controversial idea of a wealth tax. Make sense of politics. Sign up to the Waugh Zone (https://news.huffingtonpost.com/h/t/1925256938B41841) and get the political day in a nutshell every weekday evening.
Jonathan Freedland and Kate Proctor look at what Rishi Sunak announced in the summer statement. Rajeev Syal speaks to Sir Peter Soulsby, the mayor of Leicester, about what the government got wrong with the city's local lockdown. Plus, the Spectator's Kate Andrews and Labour peer Stewart Wood discuss the politics of a second wave. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Clodagh Higginson is joined by former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Norman Lamont, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Vince Cable, and former special advisor to Gordan Brown, Lord Stewart Wood. Together the panel discussed how the economy is going to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, what that recovery will look like, how long it will take, its impact on the public, and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe and if you would like to contact the show, please reach out to @HigginsonTweets on Twitter. Enjoy the episode!
On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Stewart Wood joins the show to opine on macro photography, micro4/3, hacking film cameras to digital, the Porchrait Controversy and “lens bling”. All this and more, thanks so much for listening! Story 1: Panasonic says: “we want to energize the Micro 4/3 as much as possible…please wait for [...]
On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Stewart Wood joins the show to opine on macro photography, micro4/3, hacking film cameras to digital, the Porchrait Controversy and “lens bling”. All this and more, thanks so much for listening! Story 1: Panasonic says: “we want to energize the Micro 4/3 as much as possible…please wait for [...]
Rowena Mason is joined by Katy Balls, Stewart Wood and Lisa O'Carroll to discuss the latest on the prime minister's Brexit withdrawal bill, and Jess Phillips's decision to drop out of the Labour leadership race. Plus Larry Elliott rings in from Davos, and Kate Proctor sits down with Gina Miller. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Toynbee, Ryan Shorthouse and Stewart Wood to discuss the latest on the supreme court prorogation hearing and Brexit negotiations, as well as party conference season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A visit to the Queen, a speech in Downing Street, then what? In a special documentary Matt Chorley speaks to those who know what it is like to move into No10.Contributors include Tony Blair, the former prime minister; Anji Hunter, Blair's former gatekeeper; Gus O'Donnell, the cabinet secretary to Blair, Brown and Cameron; Stewart Wood, foreign policy adviser to Brown;Gabby Bertin, press secretary to Cameron;and Katie Perrior, May's director of communications.For more, read Matt Chorley's feature in The Times Magazine or at thetimes.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, fellow macro photographer Stewart Wood joins the conversation for a geeky discussion about lenses and theoretically perfect optics, a new way to view light and what happens when someone ELSE uploads your images to a stock photo website to profit off your work. All this and more – [...]
On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, fellow macro photographer Stewart Wood joins the conversation for a geeky discussion about lenses and theoretically perfect optics, a new way to view light and what happens when someone ELSE uploads your images to a stock photo website to profit off your work. All this and more – [...]
Across Europe the centre left is in trouble. Of the 28 EU states only six have a left-wing government and most of those are minority administrations.In the last elections the workers party in Holland came eighth.In the French elections the socialist party's Benoit Hamon came fifth with 6% of the vote.It is a similar story in Germany, the Czech Republic, Greece and Italy. Centre left parties which were in power for much for the second half of the 20th century are now locked in a battle for survival.In the latest Ayes to the Left podcast Jason Beattie talks to Labour MP Liam Byrne and Stewart Wood, a former adviser to Gordon Brown and Ed Miliband, on why support for mainstream social democratic parties has collapsed.They discuss how Jeremy Corbyn has bucked the trend and whether his brand of socialism offers a way forward.And they talk about how the left needs to respond to the tide of populism and anti-immigration sentiment sweeping across Europe and America.Is there hope for moderate social democratic parties? Listen and find out. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Joe and Marie are joined by Lord Wood of Anfield, aka Stewart Wood, to discuss the local election results, the Lords' role in Brexit, Gordon Brown's non-election in 2007 and superpowers, obviously. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Stewart Wood. Produced by Nick Hilton. This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com
In an episode republished from earlier this year, Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood are joined by the BBC’s political editor Laura Kuenssberg to interrogate the idea of media bias. It’s a phrase that is thrown around a lot in the age of fake news, including by some powerful politicians, but what does it really mean? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood discuss the future of robotics. Together with Sarah O'Connor, employment correspondent at the FT, they explore how automation might displace our jobs. And whether Universal Basic Income is a useful response from politicians. Plus: Ian raves about Martha C Nussbaum's essay "Beyond anger". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the week of the election, Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood focus on the generational divide between old and young voters. With the help of Professor Rosie Campbell of Birkbeck University, they explore Theresa May's character revelations, her discomfort with campaigning and whether Conservatism can appeal to the kids. Plus, are fathers of girls or boys more left wing? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week, co-hosts Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood discuss whether the tide is turning against anti-establishment politics in Europe? Together with Professor Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe, they explore the politics of the "M&M Axis" between Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel - and ask what this new relationship might mean for Brexit. Plus: Ian rants about how Labour appears to privilege policies over votes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Is Brexit the biggest political divide in this election? Or is it all about personality? Our podcast co-hosts, Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood, are joined by former political strategist, James Morris, to discuss the latest thoughts from voters around the country. Is class voting dying, for example, or is this election just a blip? Plus: from "bombshells" to "cats coming out of the bag" - Stewart rants about the catch-phrases used during campaigns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the New Statesman's Deep Dive, a politics podcast that explores the ideas behind the news. Join Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood as they look at some of the underlying issues and buzzwords of British politics in a little more detail than time usually allows, with the help of expert guests. Subscribe now to get our first episode very soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood return for another episode of the Deep Dive. This time they're plunging into the murky world of election promises with Catherine Haddon, resident historian at the Institute of Government. Together they explore what an electoral mandate means, what a manifesto is for, and why we can't sue the government when they fail to keep their promises. Plus: Rant or Rave? Find out which podcasts have had our hosts on tenterhooks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When does an attack become terrorism? In another special edition of the podcast, Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood explore the the rise of lone-actor terror. They are joined by Sasha Havlicek, CEO of the Institute of Strategic Dialogue, who advises government on how to tackle violent extremism. And by Paul Gill, from UCL's Department of Security and Crime Science. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ian Leslie and Stewart Wood are joined by the BBC's political editor Laura Kuenssberg to interrogate the idea of media bias. It's a phrase that is thrown around a lot in the age of fake news, including by some powerful politicians, but what does it really mean? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What next for Labour, and where does it go from here? Following the party's leadership election, Birkbeck Politics was joined by Lord Stewart Wood, a Labour peer since 2011 who served in Ed Miliband’s Shadow Cabinet and held an advisory role in the party’s 2015 General Election campaign. He was formerly an adviser to Gordon Brown in the Treasury and later in 10 Downing Street. Image credit: Policy Exchange (Flickr)
Host Philip Webster is joined by Ann Treneman, Stewart Wood and Daniel Finkelstein in this end-of-year special as each panelists picks a topic to debate from the past year. Ann Treneman: It's been a terrible year for getting it wrong. The Westminster Bubble called the election wrong, the Labour leadership wrong and it still can't quite believe what's happened in Scotland. But, just say, that Jeremy Corbyn is right and that he will increase Labour's vote, as happened in Oldham. Is Britain heading towards an American situation where half of the electorate passionately believe one thing, and the other half passionately believe the other? Is the Bubble capable of acknowledging that politics has changed, possibly if not forever, then for the time being? Stewart Wood: 2015 was the year when politics changed fundamentally in Britain. It saw the rise & further rise of politics outside the traditional Westminster cartel – from the social movement that underpinned a triumphant SNP to the Corbynista movement that... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Philip Webster is joined by Stewart Wood and Daniel Finkelstein. Stewart Wood: The Syrian crisis looks set to dominate British politics for the foreseeable future. Issues around the response to terrorism in Europe, dealing with unprecedented migration flows & UK involvement in bringing the Syrian conflict to an end should be the overwhelming priorities for our Government. Given the seriousness and complexity of these issues, David Cameron should seek all-party support for postponing the EU referendum until 2019. Daniel FInkelstein: During the first years of this government, it was argued that we needed to borrow more because we were in a recession. Now we aren't in one it should follow that this is the time to borrow less. We can't continue with a massive structural deficit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.