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Finance Minister Simon Harris says income tax cuts will be a priority for Budget 2027, but questions remain over whether narrowing the tax base is economically sustainable and who will benefit from a proposed savings scheme.Meanwhile, with energy prices facing renewed pressure from tensions in the Persian Gulf, we ask whether the Government is doing enough to protect households from potential winter cost shocks.Guest Presenter Fionnan Sheahan was joined by: Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European AffairsMichael Taft, Researcher, SIPTUMegan O'Brien, Political Reporter, Business PostLucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the United Kingdom gets its seventh prime minister in ten years as Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Manchester, enters number 10. The list of challenges for Burnham is long, from high energy costs and tax burden, to the task of placating President Donald Trump. Lucy Fisher is the Whitehall Editor for The Financial Times and she joins the show from London.   Also on today's show: former British National Security Adviser Peter Ricketts; Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk; former Tallahassee police officer Seth Stoughton    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Critics are questioning Andy Burnham's first major pledge as UK Prime Minister. Burnham has become Britain's seventh Prime Minister in a decade. His first announcement was committing an extra £340 million over three years to tackle homelessness. Financial Times Whitehall Editor Lucy Fisher told Ryan Bridge questions are already being raised over how he'll fund his wider agenda as he hints at possible tax changes. She says critics are asking if he couldn't solve homelessness as Manchester Mayor, how he'll tackle it across the entire UK. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is speculation today that the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will become Chancellor when the incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces his Cabinet on Monday. Whoever takes on the role will face quite the in-tray: high debt, low growth, welfare reform, defence spending, and the economic fallout from the US-Israel war with Iran, to name a few issues. So, if it's Shabana Mahmood, how might she fare and what do we know about her? Anita Rani speaks to Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times and Host of the FT's Political Fix podcast.Australian surf and fashion photographer Cait Miers says that on shoots women often criticise and apologise for their looks before a single photo is taken. She is now photographing 1,000 women globally, bare-faced, for a project she has called Laugh Lines. Anita is joined by Cait to talk about her mission to challenge beauty standards and also by Alexis Zahner, author of Real: Reconnecting to Yourself in a World of Likes and Lies, and one of the first women to be photographed for the project.Dr Suzanne Huurman is the only woman to head a country's medical staff in the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup, meaning there is just one woman and 47 men in the lead role for the teams taking part this year. Anita talks to Suzanne about being a trailblazer, how she - as head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - got to become only the third-ever female team doctor in the 96-year history of the tournament and what she thinks could be done to increase female representation in football.The Young British Artists, YBA movement of the 1990s is the inspiration for a new novel, Exhibition, by Alex Hyde. The protagonist, Rabble, an aspiring photographer, finds herself in the YBA scene after meeting an artist always referred to in the novel as “you”. Anita talks to Alex about how, through Rabble, her novel explores the inspiration and process of creating art - and the question of ownership, referencing real works.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Andy Burnham is set to be crowned Labour leader after securing backing from the majority of the party's MPs and trade unions. The former Greater Manchester Mayor expected to become Prime Minister next week. Speaking to Jonathan was Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.

Andy Burnham is set to be crowned Labour leader after securing backing from the majority of the party's MPs and trade unions. The former Greater Manchester Mayor expected to become Prime Minister next week. Speaking to Jonathan was Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.

Peter Cardwell, Talk TV Political Correspondent; Henry Hill, Political Editor at The Critic Magazine; Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times; and Iain Dale, LBC presenter and friend of Anne Widdecombe

Prince Harry has landed in the UK for his highly anticipated visit to the UK, his spokesperson confirmed on Monday evening. It comes after it was revealed the Duke of Sussex will not be staying at Buckingham Palace this week. We get the details of the visit with Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.

Prince Harry has landed in the UK for his highly anticipated visit to the UK, his spokesperson confirmed on Monday evening. It comes after it was revealed the Duke of Sussex will not be staying at Buckingham Palace this week. We get the details of the visit with Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.

Stock traders across the UK are hoping the next Prime Minister will lead to some much-needed stability. Sir Keir Starmer has set out his plan to resign as UK Prime Minister and says a successor will be in place by Parliament's return in September at the latest. It means Downing Street will welcome its seventh leader in a decade. Financial Times Whitehall editor Lucy Fisher told Ryan Bridge markets had already priced in a likely leadership change. She says the signals pointing towards a fairly seamless transition of power, rather than a bloody contest, are being welcomed by the markets. Former Cabinet minister Andy Burnham has now returned to Parliament as MP for Makerfield and is considered a shoo-in to become the next Prime Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, discusses the latest documents on Peter Mandelson.

A sitting Labour MP has resigned from his seat, paving the way for Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to potentially return to Westminster and mount a challenge to prime minister Keir Starmer's Labour leadership Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times joined Anton

A sitting Labour MP has resigned from his seat, paving the way for Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to potentially return to Westminster and mount a challenge to prime minister Keir Starmer's Labour leadership Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times joined Anton

The UK Labour Party has descended into open division over Keir Starmer's future, as four ministers resigned and joined at least 80 MPs urging him to quit. Anton gets the latest with Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.

The UK Labour Party has descended into open division over Keir Starmer's future, as four ministers resigned and joined at least 80 MPs urging him to quit. Anton gets the latest with Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.

British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer vows to prove “doubters” wrong in his speech today, as 40 Labour MPs call on him to resign.The Prime Minister said he took responsibility for the results, which saw Labour lose almost 1,500 English councilors, go backwards in Scotland and drop to third in Wales…His comments come just days before King Charles III will deliver the King's Speech, in which he will set out the government's planned new laws for the next Parliamentary session.For more on this Shane is joined by Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times and Host of the ‘Political Fix' podcast, Lucy Fisher and Matthew Torbitt, former Labour advisor, Political Commentator and anti-homelessness campaigner.

As results pour in from the UK local elections, it appears that Reform is being embraced while Labour is left out in the cold.With the loss of its stronghold in Wales, and a performance worse than initially expected, Britain is set to be transformed by the time the sun sets tonight.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times and host of the ‘Political Fix' podcast.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, looks ahead to a House of Commons vote that could see the British Prime Minister face an inquiry over Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US.

Gabriel Sherman joins Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins to discuss the real‑life Murdoch family battle at the heart of his new book , Bonfire of the Murdochs, including the secret Nevada court case that pitted Rupert Murdoch against his own children. We assess the reporting of a turbulent week in Westminster with Catherine Neilan, Whitehall Editor at The Observer and Simon Nixon, publisher of the Wealth of Nations newsletter and a former journalist at the Wall Street Journal and The Times.As The Washington Post lays off around 300 staff, we talk to one of them, reporter Marissa Lang and former senior managing editor, Cameron Barr, assesses what comes next.And we discuss the issue of balance and due impartiality in the digital age as Ofcom faces criticism for declining to investigate a GB News interview with Donald Trump. Producers: Lisa Jenkinson & Dan Hardoon

Whitehall Editor with Financial Times, Lucy Fisher reports on the pressure mounting on UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, following criticism over Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the United States.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, on the latest regarding former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson and his links to financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The home secretary has said she has lost confidence in West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford, after a "damning" report into the decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match with Aston Villa last year. Shabana Mahmood said the report from Sir Andy Cooke, the chief inspector of constabulary, identified widespread failings at the force. But how did we get here? What did this case teach us about the way policing and politics interact? And after yet another scandal, what next for the police?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Gabirel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Olivia Case and Taryn Siegel.Read more: Plot to attack Maccabi fans ‘should have been treated as hate crime'Clips: GB News, Sky, Parliamentlive.tv, Urban pictures. Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference. Drawing on brand new IfG research, this panel gave its verdict on the government's attempts to reform the civil service. Whitehall Monitor 2026 presentation from Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Followed by a panel discussion featuring: Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester (joining virtually) Lord Michael Gove, Editor of The Spectator and former government minister Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor at The Guardian This session was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for supporting this event.

This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference. Drawing on brand new IfG research, this panel gave its verdict on the government's attempts to reform the civil service. Whitehall Monitor 2026 presentation from Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government. Followed by a panel discussion featuring: Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester (joining virtually) Lord Michael Gove, Editor of The Spectator and former government minister Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor at The Guardian This session was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Labour conference ramps up in Liverpool, we bring together three of The Times' keenest political minds to discuss the three biggest problems facing the government. Are the scandals which have beset ministers, the sluggish growth of the economy, and stubbornly high levels of small boat crossings Labour's fault, and could they prove terminal for Keir Starmer?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Aubrey Allegretti, Chief Political Correspondent, The Times, Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times, Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Luke Jones.Producers: Olivia Case, Micaela Arneson.Clips: Sky, BBC, 5 News, Youtube / @Farage Reform, The Times. Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor for The Sunday Times

Today's Old Newscast focuses on 8 May 2009 - the day that The Daily Telegraph publishes the first in a long series of stories about MPs expenses. We hear how the information that changed the way the British public view politics was leaked.Adam is joined by two people who were reporting at the heart of the story - former Whitehall Editor of the Telegraph, Chris Hope, and Jo Coburn - then of the BBC. This episode tells the story of what led to that day - disgruntled off duty soldiers, a ‘bunker' of journalists on a secret mission, and a disk full of information kept under high security.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. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

The UK government will recognise Palestine as a state in September, unless Israel meets certain conditions to ease the situation in Gaza. But what would statehood mean? And is it just political posturing or could this help end the war in Gaza and solve one of the world's most intractable conflicts?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor, The Times, andCatherine Philp, World Affairs Editor, The Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producer: Olivia Case.Read more:Is Israel's aid U-turn making a difference in Gaza?What impact would British recognition of Palestinian state have?Clips: BBC, DW News, YouTube / William J Clinton Presidential Library.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special advisers are a vital part of the glue that helps make government work effectively, and since July 2024 more than 100 spads have been appointed by Keir Starmer and his ministers. As well as experiencing the day-to-day challenges that come with one of the most intense jobs in Westminster, the new cohort has also faced ministerial churn, parliamentary rebellion and a change of No.10 chiefs of staff.   So how can special advisers be most effective in government? What are the challenges they face, and how can they deal with them? And how is the current cohort of spads faring in their difficult, and misunderstood, roles?    To discuss how the spads of today (and tomorrow) can do the job well we were joined by:   Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor at the Sunday Times and co-author of Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer Salma Shah, Special Adviser to Sajid Javid (2014–19) Sam White, Special Adviser to Alistair Darling (2004–10) and Chief of Staff to Keir Starmer (2021–22); Chair of Foundations: the national what works centre for children and families   The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why did the case to prosecute rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs fail? Who's to blame for Rachel Reeve's terrible week? Should kids be taught to read faster? Giles Whittell is joined by a trio of Observer reporters. Cat Neilan is the Whitehall Editor, Vanessa Thorpe is the Media and Arts reporter and Stephen Armstrong, who has been covering the Diddy trial for the paper. **Join us at the News Meeting Live: LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with Charlene White and Kehinde Andrews Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok@theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky Listen to Stephen's episode of the Sensemaker about the Diddy Trial here https://tinyurl.com/ysz3s2dy Host: Giles Whittell, deputy editor-in-chief at The ObserverProducer: Poppy BullardExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To conclude the IfG's conference on the Nolan Principles, our panel will discuss the impact of the Nolan Principles in public life today. How have they changed the standards landscape in the UK? What do the public think about standards in public life? How useful are standards and principles to leaders in government? And how can a strong standards system support a government's wider objectives?    Speakers:    Doug Chalmers, chair, Committee on Standards in Public Life Chris Morris, CEO, Full Fact Sachin Savur, researcher, Institute for Government Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor at the Guardian   This session was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To conclude our conference on the Nolan Principles, our panel discussed the impact of the Nolan Principles in public life today. How have they changed the standards landscape in the UK? What do the public think about standards in public life? How useful are standards and principles to leaders in government? And how can a strong standards system support a government's wider objectives? Speakers: Doug Chalmers, chair, Committee on Standards in Public Life Chris Morris, CEO, Full Fact Sachin Savur, researcher, Institute for Government Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor at the Guardian This session was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government

Olof Gill, Spokesperson for the EU on Trade and financial services and Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times

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

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, joins The Pat Kenny Show following large-scale UK protests after a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times

The UK government will be keen to maintain the Special relationship between it and the United States. What have both leaders been saying in the lead up to this meeting and what is on the agenda? With Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with The Financial Times.

Patrick Maguire – Author & Political Columnist for The Times and Gabriel Pogrund - Author & Whitehall Editor for The Sunday Times.

Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor of the Sunday Times, joins the podcast team to discuss his new book Get In, which is being billed as the definitive account of Labour's reinvention under Keir Starmer.   The prime minister is continuing his mission to reset UK/EU relations, all while trying to work out what a relationship with Donald Trump's America should look like. We'll take a look at the PM's diplomatic headaches.   Plus: Local elections. Or rather, no local elections. The government has postponed a batch of them. So what's going on?   Hannah White presents. With Jill Rutter and Akash Paun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘ Like an HR manager, not a leader'. This is the description of Sir Keir Starmer from his closest and most influential aide, according to a new book by two Times journalists. It's just one of the many insights uncovered by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund who lift the lid on the inner workings of the Labour Party and the power struggles behind the scenes. If that's what the prime minister's people think of him, who's really running the country?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Patrick Maguire, columnist, The Times.Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana.For further insight - and more stories from behind the scenes, buy Get In The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer Times+ members get a 20% discount.Clips: BBC, Labour Together, 5News, Channel 4 News.Illustration: Russel Herneman, The Sunday Times. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, The Financial Times

Tulip Siddiq, Labour's anti-corruption minister, has resigned after reporting by the Sunday Times revealed that she resided in a series of properties bought by associates of her aunt, the now deposed leader of Bangladesh, who's accused of siphoning off billions from the country. The journalist who followed the story all the way to Dhaka speaks to The Story.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Times Radio, Channel 4 News, BBC News.Photo: Getty Images. Further reading: Tulip Siddiq's flyers found in palace of deposed Bangladesh leaderGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BBC's deputy political editor, Vicki Young assesses a year when the political landscape shifted with the Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times Lucy Fisher, commentator and director of the London Defence Conference Iain Martin and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times reports that the British Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has this morning announced her resignation.

As Labour's party conference gets into full swing in Liverpool this week, we look in detail at a key part of the government's employment rights package: working from home. Keir Starmer says flexible and hybrid working is better for productivity while large companies like Amazon have ordered their staff to return to the workplace five days a week. Who's right? And what does it mean for where you will work in future?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Harriet Minter, author of WFH (Working From Home): How to build a career you love when you're not in the office.Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor, The Times. Host: Luke Jones.Clips: LBC, Times Radio. Episode artwork: Getty Images Get in touch: TheStory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times speaks to us

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times discusses the race to replace Rishi Sunak as the contest for the leadership of the Conservative party opens.

Today marks one week until the end of the 2024 General Election campaign - so we're looking back at the defining moments so far.Adam is joined by Lucy Fisher, Financial Times' Whitehall Editor, John Stevens, The Mirror's Political Editor, and Ben Riley-Smith, The Telegraph's Political Editor. They discuss the moments they'll remember from this General Election, as well as what they hear about plans being drawn up for what could happen after the results are in. Apply to join us on election night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/newscast-all-nighterYou can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast 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 Gemma Roper and Sam Maclaren. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

With Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with The Financial Times