Best Chorley Podcasts (2024)

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Supplement 22 Sep 24 - Spotlights in the wrong places 51:46

4h ago51:46

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*PLEASE SHARE AND HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD OF PROPENOMIX* This week in the ONLY agenda-free UK Property and Macroeconomic roundup: Real-time market performance and insights as always Inflation - and the untold parts that other analysts don’t reach The Bank of England Interest Rate meeting Consumer Confidence and the evaporation (and near wilful dest…

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Is English Identity Under Threat? 30:38

32m ago30:38

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Ed Vaizey is unpacking the politics of the day with Timandra Harkness and Matthew Bell. Is Robert Jenrick right about English identity, could Nigel Farage end up in Downing St, and are smartphones as bad as all that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Perks, Or Part Of The Job? 30:28

43m ago30:28

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Are Keir Starmer's freebies a legitimate part of his job? With Hugo away, Matthew Parris and Manveen Rana join Lara Spirit to unpack the politics of the day, including Sue Gray's pay packet and Reform's challenge to the Conservatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is Working From Home Working? 32:43

1h ago32:43

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Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton join Hugo Rifkind to discuss the divisive Scottish independence referendum, 10 years on. Plus: Do ministers want civil servants to go back to work, are self service checkouts terrible, and should Brits do away with pints? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Has Britain Lost Its Regional Identity? 31:48

24m ago31:48

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Hugo Rifkind is back to unpack the politics of the day, and all the other news, with the brightest minds from the Times and the Sunday Times. Today he's joined by James Marriott and Libby Purves to discuss the extent to which BBC should have noticed the Huw Edwards case, whether Britain has lost its respect for regional identity and the decline of …

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Should The Starmers Buy Their Own Clothes? 35:55

1d ago35:55

35:55

Columnists Hadley Freeman and Patrick Maguire join Hugo Rifkind to discuss Keir Starmer's breach of parliamentary rules in failing to declare that clothes were bought for his wife by a Labour donor. Plus, is Ed Davey ambitious, what can the government learn from Italy, and why has Hadley stopped writing for the Jewish Chronicle? Hosted on Acast. Se…

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Supplement 15 Sep 24 - Rights and Wrongs 1:18:41

4d ago1:18:41

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*PLEASE SHARE AND HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD OF PROPENOMIX* This week in the ONLY agenda-free UK Property and Macroeconomic roundup: Real-time market performance and insights The Renters’ Rights Bill - the questions and intentions The RICS surveyors survey in detail Growth and Employment in the UK A goldilocks week for the gilts - for the borrowers…..…

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PFI 2.0, Salmond vs Sturgeon, and Gove's Return? 32:57

14m ago32:57

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It's Friday, so Ed Vaizey is back to unpack the politics of the day with Trevor Phillips and Miranda Green. Could Labour plug the financial black hole with the return of PFI, why is there still no love lost between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, and what did people make of Trevor's suggestion that Keir Starmer should send for Michael Gove? And w…

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Does Starmer Have It In For Pensioners? 27:52

18h ago27:52

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Hugo Rifkind is here to unpack the politics of the day, and plenty of other news, with the brightest minds from the Times and the Sunday Times. Today he's joined by Manveen Rana and Patrick Kidd to discuss taking benefits away from pensioners, pausing free speech protections on campus, and whether human touch can ever be replicated by a machine. Ho…

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PMQs: Starmer Sticks To The Script 42:06

2d ago42:06

42:06

Hugo Rifkind is unpacking the action from Prime Minister's Questions, joined by Sunday Times chief political commentator Tim Shipman and comedian Ria Lina. As Rishi Sunak surprises everyone by still being leader of the opposition, Nigel Farage gets booed and Keir Starmer seems reluctant to leave his script. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Is Britain In A Sickness Crisis? 33:49

7d ago33:49

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Hugo Rifkind is back to unpack the politics of the day, and all the other news, with the brightest minds from the Times and the Sunday Times. Today he's joined by James Marriott and Libby Purves to discuss why so many people are going straight from university to long-term sickness, whether ID cards could tackle illegal immigration, and 'Judge Libby…

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Is Labour Really Risking A Brain Drain? 34:14

4d ago34:14

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Hugo Rifkind is here to unpack the politics of the day, and plenty of other news, with the brightest minds from the Times and the Sunday Times. Today he's joined by Hadley Freeman and Patrick Maguire to discuss threats from the wealthy to flee the UK, Dominic Cummings' threat to start a new political party, and what we can tell about society from t…

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Supplement 08 Sep 24 - The REAL housing problem 1:13:41

8d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

****PLEASE SHARE AND HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD OF PROPENOMIX**** This week in the ONLY agenda-free UK Property and Macroeconomic roundup: Real-time market performance and insights The follow up on the REAL housing situation - looking backwards, and in real time Halifax's house prices as they accept defeat in their bearish predictions, as quietly as p…

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What Makes A Maiden Speech 46:56

7d ago46:56

46:56

As the 335 new MPs elected at the last election continue to deliver their first speeches to Parliament, Ed Vaizey asks what is the secret to standing out from the crowd. He takes a look at some of the best (and worst) from the past, including Boris Johnson, Theresa May.... and Ed Vaizey. Plus: Columnists India Knight and James Marriott discuss whet…

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Philby, Fleming and Putin: A History of Spies 43:29

8d ago43:29

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Ed Vaizey interrogates the past, present and future of espionage, from moments that could have come from fiction to the reality of spying in the modern world. He speaks to former GCHQ director Sir David Omand and Lord Robin Renwick, former UK ambassador to the United States and author of 'The Intelligent Spy's Handbook'. Plus: Columnists Manveen Ra…

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PMQs: No, I'M Prime Minister 1:07:22

9d ago1:07:22

1:07:22

PMQs is back from summer recess, with Rishi Sunak quizzing Keir Starmer - although the prime minister is still having a hard time getting used to his new job title. Ed Vaizey unpacks the action from the Commons chamber with the help of Tim Shipman and Lara Spirit. Plus: Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss whether public inquiries a…

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Go For Degrowth? 45:39

10d ago45:39

45:39

Keir Starmer says it's all about growth, growth, growth - but why do some economists and politicians say we're looking at it the wrong way? Ed Vaizey finds out about the radical theory of 'degrowth', and asks whether happiness is a better measure of success than GDP. Plus: Columnists Melanie Reid and Robert Colvile discuss Britain's faltering natio…

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Starmer's Back-To-School Plans 50:07

11d ago50:07

50:07

MPs are back in Westminster after the summer recess, and the government has big plans for the new term - but where will it be plain sailing, and where could it all go horribly wrong? Ed Vaizey guides us through the promises and the pitfalls. Plus: Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Libby Purves discuss the scrapping of Ofsted's one-word judgements, th…

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Supplement 01 Sep 24 - Back 2 Skool 37:36

14d ago37:36

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****PLEASE SHARE AND HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD OF PROPENOMIX**** This week in the agenda-free UK Property and Macroeconomic roundup: Real-time market performance and insights The race to sell everything before October 30th is catching on - 2024's pandemic, some might say (or more accurately epidemic) Nationwide's house prices and deeper dive into ene…

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Supplement 25 Aug 24 - The Open Letter 20:06

14d ago20:06

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***PLEASE SHARE AND HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD OF PROPENOMIX*** **EXTRA EFFORT TO REACT COMMENT AND SHARE THIS WEEK PLEASE** This week contains a draft for an Open Letter to Matthew Pennycook, MP - new Minister of State for housing (in case you missed it). The Private Rental Sector needs to engage and be part of the solution - it's as simple as that -…

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Conference Clangers 45:20

15d ago45:20

45:20

With the SNP gathering in Edinburgh, party conference season is well and truly upon us. Ed Vaizey is joined by a panel of political advisers to discuss what to expect this autumn, as well as looking back at some of the best (and worst) moments from conferences past. Plus: Columnists James Marriott and India Knight discuss the four-day work week, wh…

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Does Starmer Have A Union Problem? 46:42

15d ago46:42

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The Labour Party was born from the trade union movement, but is Keir Starmer's government on a collision course with the unions over public sector pay? Ed Vaizey speaks to shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake and the FBU's Matt Wrack. Plus: Columnists Manveen Rana and Timandra Harkness discuss whether ministers should ban smoking in pub garde…

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The Fall of Kabul 3 Years On 42:05

16d ago42:05

42:05

It's been three years since the last British troops and diplomats left Afghanistan in the chaotic withdrawal of Western forces. Ed Vaizey finds out what's happened to the country since, with guests including Sunday Times chief foreign correspondent Christina Lamb. Plus: Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss the shoplifting epidemic, …

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Starmer's Woes Garden 47:27

26d ago47:27

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Keir Starmer uses his speech in the Downing Street rose garden to warn of a turbulent time ahead, with a 'painful budget' on the way. Ed Vaizey unpacks it with former cabinet minister Jack Straw and Times Radio's Theo Usherwood. Plus: What can the Tory leadership hopefuls learn from when the party was in opposition under Hague, Duncan Smith, Howard…

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The Making Of A Political Documentary 44:47

18d ago44:47

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Michael Cockerell is one of the UK’s most experienced political film-makers, and has interviewed prime ministers from Macmillan to Johnson. He joins Ed Vaizey to reflect on his career and the art of making a political documentary. Plus: Columnists Libby Purves and Robin Brant discuss Keir Starmer's call for a decade of national renewal, whether Lab…

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When Sport Gets Political 44:40

1M ago44:40

44:40

Is it ever possible to keep politics out of sport? Ed Vaizey looks at times when the two have collided, as well as how AI could change the world of athletics and whether we'll all be watching e-sport in the metaverse. Plus: Columnists James Marriott and India Knight discuss the extravagance of US politics, freedom of speech in universities, finding…

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Politics On The Stage 45:56

1M ago45:56

45:56

It's culture week here on the podcast, and today we're looking at the theatre - does politics still have a place on the stage? Ed Vaizey hears from playwrights including David Edgar, who’s been writing for the theatre for 50 years, and discusses some of the best political drama including James Graham’s This House. Plus: Columnists Manveen Rana and …

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The Obama Effect 47:31

1M ago47:31

47:31

Was Barack Obama's speech to the Democratic Convention a reminder that great orators don't come along very often? Columnists Robert Crampton and Jane Mulkerrins discuss the speech by the former US president, the role of political spouses, and why Tories are all taking Ozempic to lose weight. Plus: We continue Ed Vaizey's culture week with a look at…

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What Makes An Election Anthem? 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

We're looking at how music can shape politics, from Kamala Harris and Beyoncé's Freedom to Tony Blair and Things Can Only Get Better. Ed Vaizey is joined by guests including D:Ream co-founder Al Mackenzie. Plus: Columnists Miranda Green and Henry Hill discuss why we're obsessed with America, Keir Starmer missing his summer holiday and whether Labou…

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Supplement 18 Aug 24 - Hardship 43:56

1M ago43:56

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***PLEASE SHARE AND HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD OF PROPENOMIX*** This week in the Supplement: A bumper macro week with detailed looks at inflation, growth and (un)employment (and inactivity) The mortgage rates, bonds and swaps as always Hardship tests - a deep dive into the reality rather than the speculation Language, rhetoric and EPC C - and why Ed M…

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Politicians vs Social Media 46:25

1M ago46:25

46:25

Bill Clinton once said that regulating the internet would be like ‘nailing jello to a wall’, but in the UK new rules are on the way. Ed Vaizey looks at whether they can end the Wild West on the web with a former tech minister and one of Ofcom's online safety directors. Plus Columnists: Libby Purves and Tim Montgomerie discuss the government's plans…

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Vlad to Be Here 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

25 years ago Vladimir Putin began his Russian reign in continuous positions as president or prime minister. How did the man in Moscow build his powerbase, how has he changed Russia since being there, and what should the UK look out for next? Theo speaks with those who've spent time dealing with the leader waging war on Western Europe. Plus: Columni…

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The Beginning Of The End For Putin? 45:34

1M ago45:34

45:34

How do people like Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin really hold onto power? The Pulitzer-prize winning historian and author of 'Autocracy Inc', Anne Applebaum, gives her take on how dictators like the Russian president prop themselves up, and the approaching inflection point in American politics. Plus: Columnists Manveen Rana and Jimmy McLoughlin dis…

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The Politics Of Your Plate 44:53

1M ago44:53

44:53

Where does the food on your plate come from? As farmers call on ministers to bolster national food security, Adam weighs up the pros and cons of buying British, and asks two top chefs for their best local recipes. Plus: Columnists Robert Crampton and Dominic Lawson discuss how to crack down on violent shoplifters, whether Adam suits his white trous…

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Rebuilding After The Riots 47:28

1M ago47:28

47:28

In the wake of the riots that followed the Southport attacks, Adam Boulton asks what Keir Starmer can learn from other politicians who tried to rebuild and unite communities after a period of unrest. Plus: Columnists Carol Lewis and Melanie Reid discuss how we can better care for mentally ill people in the community, whether we learnt anything from…

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Stories From The Frontline 51:18

1M ago51:18

51:18

As fighting in the Russian-Ukraine war intensifies, and Israel warns of an imminent Iranian strike, what does it take to report on these deadly conflicts? Adam Boulton is joined by three war journalists from The Times - Catherine Philp, Anthony Loyd and Manveen Rana - who have faced violence, kidnapping, and gunfire in war zones around the world. P…

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How Scandal Brought Down A President 46:35

1M ago46:35

46:35

Fifty Years ago Richard Nixon became the first, and so far only, sitting US President to resign. Ed looks back at how Watergate caused his demise, and asks whether a scandal could ever bring down another President. Plus: Columnists James Marriott and Laura Freeman discuss why it pays to be hated, why Bansky artwork is often stolen and what makes sw…

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The Deepfake Election That Wasn't 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

Fears that AI generated 'deepfakes' could threaten British democracy in the run up to the general election turned out to be largely unfounded. Ed Vaizey asks why that is, and whether AI and deepfakes will have a greater impact on the upcoming US election. Plus: Columnists Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed discuss whether King Charles should break his r…

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The Worst Vice President Of All Time 37:16

2M ago37:16

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As Kamala Harris confirms she's chosen Tim Walz as her running mate, Ed Vaizey looks back on some of the best and worst vice presidential picks throughout US history. Plus: Columnists Anne McElvoy and Tim Montgomerie discuss whether Keir Starmer is handling the riots badly, the trap of political nostalgia, and why the Olympics are a silver lining t…

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The Free Speech Debate 48:10

2M ago48:10

48:10

After the government announced it may ditch the Conservatives' law to fight cancel culture on campuses, Ed Vaizey asks whether freedom of speech at University is under threat. He hears the cases for and against - including from former universities minister Robert Halfon, who was in government when the law was passed. Plus: Columnists Miranda Green …

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Can Starmer Stop The Riots? 48:51

2M ago48:51

48:51

As rioters rampage through towns and cities across the country, Times columnists Rachel Sylvester and Libby Purves join Ed Vaizey to discuss what Keir Starmer should do in the courts, online and in Parliament to stop the surge in far-right violence. Plus: Vaizey's Voyage takes a tour around Europe to find out how the backlash against tourists might…

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Supplement 07 Jul 24 - Starmergeddon? 34:56

2M ago34:56

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****PLEASE SHARE AND HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD OF PROPENOMIX**** This week can't avoid the election (of course) and wrap-up but gets down to the business of going forward, as we all need to, in short order: The real-time property market and how the election affected it (or not) The monthly house price indices The PMIs and the state of the economy in …

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Mission Impossible: Save The NHS 47:01

2M ago47:01

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Keir Starmer says he's running a 'mission-led government', and this week Adam Boulton is looking at all five of his missions. Today it's his plan to 'build a NHS fit for the future'. Plus: Columnists James Mariott and Jane Merrick discuss Keir Starmer's plans to stop the summer of riots, the dangers of unregulated social media and why we should be …

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Mission Impossible: Smashing The Class Ceiling 48:12

2M ago48:12

48:12

Keir Starmer says he's running a 'mission-led government', and this week Adam Boulton is looking at all five of his missions. Today it's his plan to break down the barriers to opportunity and smash the 'class ceiling'. Will it work, and what is oracy? Plus: Columnists James Heale and Rachel Cunliffe discuss whether the PM can risk taking a holiday,…

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Mission Impossible: Keir, Crime Fighter? 48:59

2M ago48:59

48:59

Adam Boulton continues his analysis of Keir Starmer's five missions for the Labour government, today it's his plan to 'take back our streets'. Plus: Columnists Libby Purves and Robert Crampton discuss how misinformation contributed to the Southport protests, who is to blame for misuse of social media, and why soap operas make us more tolerant. Host…

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Mission Impossible: Energy Superpower 42:13

2M ago42:13

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Adam Boulton continues his analysis of Keir Starmer's five missions for the Labour government. Today it's his plan to turn Britain into a “clean energy superpower”. And after the launch of the government-owned GB Energy, we hear about the battle to host its headquarters. Plus: Columnists Tim Montgomerie and Anne McElvoy discuss the Labour-Conservat…

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Mission Impossible: Go For Growth 49:10

2M ago49:10

49:10

As Rachel Reeves addresses the nation with a warning about a £20 billion black hole in the public coffers, Adam Boulton is checking on the progress of Keir Starmer's five missions for the country, starting with the first: getting the highest economic growth in the G7. Plus: Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Matthew Syed discuss whether Labour is alre…

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The Impressionists Are Back 51:23

2M ago51:23

51:23

It's Matt's last appearance on the podcast, and he's assembled comedians Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod and Nerine Skinner to give us their best political impressions - including the Tories in the running to lead the party. Plus: Columnists India Knight and James Marriott discuss the Olympics, Strictly, and we find out whether Matt really has been bull…

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The Tory Olympics 48:55

2M ago48:55

48:55

The starting gun has been fired and Conservative MPs have begun entering the race to become next leader of the party. Who will make it to the finish line? Matt speaks to supporters of some of the candidates, and hears advice from two Olympians-turned-politicians on how to go the distance. Plus: Columnists Manveen Rana and Matthew Bell ask how the T…

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PMQs: Keir's First One 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

PMQs is back, and this time it's Rishi Sunak putting questions to new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer. Matt unpacks the action from the new-look Commons chamber with the help of Patrick Maguire and Lara Spirit, as both party leaders are unusually consensual and polite. Plus: Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss Starmer's ruthless st…

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