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Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.
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New era, new name: Welcome to Pod Save The King, the award-winning Royal podcast from the Daily Mirror. The Royal family is finding its way in a new era. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III began his reign alongside Camilla, The Queen Consort. William and Kate became Prince and Princess of Wales. As the family changes, rifts remain with Harry and Meghan across the Atlantic and Prince Andrew is still in the aftermath of the Newsnight interview. There is joy too, as Pri ...
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Sky News correspondents go behind the scenes of the 2019 general election to let you know what's really happening on the campaign trail Monday to Friday by 5pm. Expect hotels, service stations, village halls and battle buses as our team travel the length and breadth of the UK to make sense of it all.
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That's A Wrap: Labour Conference Ends But Policy Questions Remain
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As the Labour party's annual gathering draws to a close, business leaders and commentators are leaving with questions about policy. Bloomberg's political editor Alex Wickham joins us with his takeaways from the event and an a view on what's ahead. Hosted by Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Starmer’s speech: Banger or word salad? – Politics Weekly UK
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Keir Starmer has made his first conference speech as prime minister, hoping he can persuade the country there is light at the end of the tunnel. But did it work? John Harris talks the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent Kiran Stacey after the speech. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/polit…
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In the second of our party conference specials, recorded live in front of an audience at Labour’s annual get together in Liverpool, the arts minister Chris Bryant discusses with Alain Tolhurst why there was a less festive atmosphere then might be expected after a monumental landslide victory, what he wants to do to fix the arts in this country, and…
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The Health Secretary sits down with Nick at Labour conference in Liverpool. Producer: Daniel KraemerBy BBC Radio 4
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Make Trains Great Again: Can Labour bring our railways back from the brink?
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The problems with our rail network are clear to anybody who’s been on a train lately. It’s a colossal challenge for Labour – so how will they handle the issues? And could our rail systems ever rival those of Japan, Switzerland and Germany? To find out, Ros Taylor talks to rail engineer and writer Gareth Dennis, whose upcoming book How the Railways …
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In this special episode, These Times heads to Liverpool to delve into Starmer's reset of the Labour Party. Are Labour in crisis, or is Kier just getting started? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today we look at Israeli warnings that it’s preparing for the possible entry of troops into Lebanon, after extensive air strikes. International editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to Adam from Jerusalem. And Chris has been speaking to Keir Starmer at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister warned British citizens in Lebanon to “l…
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Michael Gove is the new editor of The Spectator
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We've had quite the day at 22 Old Queen Street. All current affairs seem small in comparison to the news that Fraser Nelson will step down as editor of this publication, with Michael Gove taking charge on October 8th. Hear Fraser's thoughts on what this new chapter will mean for The Spectator, on the podcast. Elsewhere, Labour conference has wrappe…
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Scottish Conservatives' leadership candidate Murdo Fraser sits down with Podlitical. The MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife sets out his vision for the Scottish Conservatives if he wins the leadership contest, including why the party needs to be "brave" to succeed in the 2026 Holyrood election, why he believes the messaging on independence has "lost its…
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Scottish Conservatives' leadership candidate Meghan Gallacher sits down with Podlitical. The MSP for Central Scotland sets out her vision for the Scottish Conservatives if she wins the leadership contest, including why she's calling for repair and unity after the contest because "broken parties don't win elections", the infighting reported on durin…
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Bunker USA: How grifters like Trump took over the GOP
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Donald Trump and his allies are clearly motivated by money just as much as politics. How did these chancers go from exploiting a movement, to basically taking complete control of it? Joe Conason, author of The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism, joins Jacob Jarvis to discuss. Buy The Longest Con: How Gri…
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Live in Liverpool! – Part Two with special guest Emily Thornberry
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• OGWN Live in Hove, Weds 9 Oct. Tickets here. In the second half of our Labour conference live show from Liverpool, Emily Thornberry MP joins Dorian, Jonn and Zoe. They discuss the mood in the party, touch on controversies, recap the victory and much more. • The people behind Make A Will Online are longtime fans of Oh God What Now and they’ve got …
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Today, we look at Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour Party conference. The prime minister promised light at the end of a tunnel, but of hard choices on the way. He also defended the cut to winter fuel payments for pensioners, and called for 'restraint and de-escalation' on the border between Lebanon and Israel. Adam, Chris, Henry and Alex chat it …
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What did we learn from Keir Starmer's speech?
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Sir Keir Starmer has declared 'change has begun' in Liverpool. He defended the cuts to the winter fuel payments, announced a Hillsborough Law, and saw off a heckler. But did we learn anything from the speech in terms of policy? Is he leaving conference in a better or worse position than he entered? Isabel Hardman is joined by James Heale and Katy B…
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It's been a big week, is there any other kind these days, in politics. In Scotland we've seen events to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2014 independence referendum. Lesley was not only a central figure during that campaign but has also taken part in many of those events. We reflect on them and where the Yes movement and the SNP stand today. Lesle…
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Starmer’s speech: Banger or word salad? – Politics Weekly UK
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Keir Starmer has made his first conference speech as prime minister, hoping he can persuade the country there is light at the end of the tunnel. But did it work? John Harris talks the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent Kiran Stacey after the speech. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/polit…
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Princess Diana's brother on William and Harry's support for her charity
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This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, the team discuss a recent interview with Earl Spencer, the latest Prince Andrew interview dramatisation, and the Princess of Wales being pictured in public for the first …
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Competing Priorities: Employers vs Employees
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Day 3 at the Labour party conference in Liverpool as Keir Starmer becomes the first Prime Minister to address the event in 15 years. Trade unions and business lobbies alike are optimistic about his plans, but can the government deliver for both groups? Bloomberg's political editor Alex Wickham joins us with his take on matters. Hosted by Lizzy Burd…
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Labour Conference Special: Live in Liverpool! – Part One
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• OGWN Live in Hove, Weds 9 Oct. Tickets here. It was a big week for Labour in Liverpool and the Oh God, What Now? gang couldn’t miss it. In a special live edition, recorded at the Laughterhouse in Liverpool, Dorian, Jonn and Zoe discuss the state of things for Labour as they head into this chaotic gathering – and what the vibe has been like at the…
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Indyref 10th Anniversary : Holyrood Rally Speeches
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On 18th September 2024 we marked the 10th anniversary of the historic first Scottish Independence Referendum, Indyref for short. During a passionate and exhilarating campaign, support for the Yes side grew from around 30% to over 50% before settling back at 45% on the day of the vote. In the words of Professor Sir John Curtace, the Yes side lost th…
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Can we solve the small boat crisis? – immigration barrister Colin Yeo and Ros Taylor discuss
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The small boat crisis isn’t going away. Keir Starmer says he wants to solve the problem by stopping the gangs who organise the crossings – but will that work, and what do we do with the thousands of migrants who’ve already made it here? To find out, Ros Taylor talks to immigration barrister and author of the Free Movement blog, Colin Yeo. We are sp…
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Can Labour recover from its wobbly start?
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The first Labour conference after a landslide win should be celebratory, but in Liverpool the mood is uncertain. Can Keir Starmer give his government a clearer sense of purpose? Rock n Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on October 7th. Tickets here! Subscribe to Patreon here for bonus podcasts and much more. Written and presented by Steve Richard…
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Hezbollah & Israel: Lebanon Stares into the Abyss
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After an astonishing week in the Middle East, Tom and Helen delve into the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Why has Netanyahu chosen to intensify Israel's attacks on Hezbollah, and what happens to Lebanon now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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491. Conservative Crush - with Baroness Margaret Hodge
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Iain is joined by the wonderful Labour peer and former MP Margaret Hodge, at the Labour conference in Liverpool. They talk all things Labour - as well as all the other topics from the news. Many laughs, lots of fun and Margaret does not hold back!By Global
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Today, we look at Rachel Reeves’s first conference speech as chancellor, in which she stood by her winter fuel allowance cut, was heckled by a protestor, and said “Britain’s best days lie ahead”. Adam, Chris and Alex are there in Liverpool to go through what she said. Plus we hear from the woman herself. She spoke to Adam after addressing the audie…
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Do Labour REALLY understand what’s at stake here?
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Something fundamental is missing in the way Labour have set about governing. It’s not just about free dresses, spectacles, Taylor Swift freebies and a box at the Emirates. It’s about an appreciation of what happens next if Keir Starmer doesn’t establish - quickly - a real sense of purpose for this term of office that the nation can understand, get …
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Who was the real audience for Rachel Reeves’s speech?
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just finished her speech at Labour conference. After a brief interruption by hecklers, she addressed austerity, the pandemic, and winter fuel payments. How was the speech received, and who does it really speak to? Elsewhere, Sue Gray's lack of appearance in Liverpool hasn't done anything to slow down discussion of recen…
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Pivoting To Positivity: Rachel Reeves' Labour Party Conference Speech
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised “real ambition” in the budget next month as well as a timetable for a new industrial strategy for Britain and a "proudly pro-business and pro-worker" government at the Labour party conference in Liverpool. Bloomberg's UK correspondent Lizzy Burden and reporter James Woolcock discuss the speech, delivered by the…
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Is Labour going through its own Partygate?
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Labour's first party conference since entering government has opened under the shadow of the 'Frockgate' scandal. James Heale and Katy Balls report from Liverpool on what the mood is like – and the big topics for the party this week. Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.By The Spectator
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Labour in crisis at conference? – Politics Weekly Westminster
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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are in Liverpool this week for the Labour party conference. Can the government shake off headlines about donations and internal rows? Plus what is the mood really like in the ranks?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy The Guardian
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Labour in crisis at conference? – Politics Weekly Westminster
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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are in Liverpool this week for the Labour party conference. Can the government shake off headlines about donations and internal rows? Plus what is the mood really like in the ranks?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy Guardian
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Labour Conference Special! – Start Your Week with Steve Richards
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It’s Keir Starmer’s first Labour Party Conference as Prime Minister – what’s the vibe like and what should we be looking out for? Steve Richards, host of Rock & Roll Politics, knows party conferences better than anyone in the business and joins us on site in Liverpool for a very special Start Your Week, looking ahead at what to expect from the Labo…
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Ben Wright and guests are live at the Labour Conference in Liverpool.By BBC Radio 4
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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 22/09/2024
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Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows. The Labour conference begins with the party’s honeymoon period seemingly over. Angela Rayner says Labour are being transparent and aren’t breaking rules over donations. Shadow House of Commons Leader Chris Philp disagrees. Meanwhile Keir Starmer is facing conflict with the un…
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Today, we once again turn to the row over gifts given to Labour politicians. The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, tells Laura she doesn’t believe she broke any rules after accepting free outfits, and a stay in a New York apartment owned by a Labour donor. Meanwhile, the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defends the use of her £14,000 dona…
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Labour conference, Lebanon, and Reform conference
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Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.By BBC Radio Wales
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Q&A: Where's The Hope? And Should We Feel Icky?
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The Matts dive into the Labour Party's promises at their Liverpool conference, get taken to task over Tony Blair's relationship with autocrats and the ethics of promoting his new book, On Leadership. Plus Mossad's tactics against Hezbollah, and more on the intricacies of swearing. All in 30mins! Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Interview: Vladimir Kara-Murza On Life In A Russian Prison
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In this bonus episode we bring you Laura’s full interview with Vladimir Kara-Murza and his wife Evgenia. The Russian-British citizen was jailed in Russia after criticising President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. Evgenia has been fighting for his release ever since, and last month he was freed as part of the largest prisoner exchange since …
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Today, the focus is once again on the Labour party which is having to deal with some difficult stories as it prepares to kick off its annual party conference in Liverpool. Laura is in Liverpool waiting for Labour conference to begin; she and Paddy discuss the news that the PM, Chancellor and Deputy PM will no longer accept donations for clothing. W…
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It's easy enough to keep both business and the unions on side when you are vague about your policies – and when your opponent is messing up so badly. That was Labour's position going into the election. But now that it's in government, can it keep that balancing act up? Next week's Labour party conference will be the government's first real test. Ja…
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Party conference season continues as Reform UK’s kicks off today in Birmingham. Katy Balls has been at the NEC hearing from Richard Tice, Lee Anderson and leader Nigel Farage, amongst others. What’s been the mood? And, after a remarkable few months, what could be next for the party? With Labour conference starting at the weekend, how worried will S…
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A growing controversy around Lord Waheed Alli’s donations to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria risks tarnishing the new government, while propelling the normally discreet Labour donor into the public eye. Lucy Fisher discusses the saga with Political Fix regulars Stephen Bush and Jim Pickard. Plus, the panel is joined by chief b…
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Today, we look at a tricky week for the Prime Minister where he has faced difficult questions over his judgement. Adam, Chris, Paddy and Alex are re-united in the studio for the return of the Newscast BBC 1 show. What have they all made of the row over the pay of Sue Gray? Is it a problem for Starmer that he's top of the freebie league table? What …
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Cool Scot: A Conversation with Greg Moodie
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10 years on from the Independence Referendum we catch up with "artist, writer and deviant collagist" Greg Moodie. Greg's artwork and cartoons were iconic elements of the 2014 campaign and he has continued to produce political commentary in the guise of humour ever since. Greg has a new book out this month called The Unbearable Stupidity of Being wh…
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In the first of our party conference specials we go inside the Liberal Democrat victory lap in Brighton. Munira Wilson, the party’s education spokesperson, as well as Danny Chambers, their new MP for Winchester, join Alain Tolhurst to discuss what the party can actually achieve after its best election result ever, and how they might hold on to all …
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Starmer’s meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni caused quite a stir. Is it meeting with her in the first place that’s the problem? Or is it because Italy’s deal with Albania over migration is, at the very least, problematic? The panel discusses how the Government should navigate world leaders it might not agree with. Plus, Sir Ed Davey wants his L…
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NHS crisis report: The key points you need to know
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The Lord Darzi review on the state of the NHS painted a dire picture of our healthcare system. And while that comes as little surprise, what new information does the report offer – and can it be used for positive change? Alastair McLellan has spent the last two decades writing about the NHS and shares his reflections on the Darzi Report with Ros Ta…
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Inside Labour Together: the project behind Keir Starmer
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The red half of Westminster will shortly decamp to Liverpool for the first Labour conference since the party's general election landslide. Host Sascha O'Sullivan looks at a group which played a key role in that victory — the left-wing think-tank Labour Together. Sascha pieces together the fascinating origin story of Labour Together, speaking to ITV…
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John Major is scathing about Brexit in his interview with BBC’s Amol Rajan. The Matts find themselves nodding vigorously in agreement - not just on the Referendum … but Ukraine, Rwanda, far-right entryism and Britain as a nation I’ll at ease with itself. Also - is A Very Royal Scandal worth a watch? Yes … but with a few caveats. The Matts can’t agr…
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Today, on Newscast’s 1500th episode, Chris and Alex join to mark the occasion, and talk about the politics of the day after the PM insisted he is “completely in control”. He made the comment after the BBC revealed a row within government over staff pay. Plus, the BBC has heard testimony from more than 20 female ex-employees who say former Harrods o…
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