Best Liam Halligan Podcasts (2024)

Autumn is slowly coming into view on the rocket of right thinking and the words on everyone’s lips are ‘winter fuel payments’. Labour won their round in the Commons but your co-pilots aren’t impressed with the party’s latest policy decisions. The Chancellor claims this decision is for the good of the economy, however Liam thinks that it doesn’t mat…

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AA: Grenfell 43:28

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Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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AQ: Baroness Fox, Paul Nowak, Lucy Powell MP, Sir Jeremy Wright KC MP 46:51

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James Cook presents political debate from the Winter Gardens in BlackpoolBy BBC Radio 4

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It’s a (Tory leadership) knockout! 56:49

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It’s back to school and back to parliament so the co pilots have their news notes at the ready! Your co-pilots discuss the Tory leadership vote and analysis from the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report. Liam places previous rocket stowaway Kemi Badenoch as a favourite to take over the Conservative party whereas Allison thinks the party needs to capital…

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Have your say on the topics discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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AQ: Ellie Chowns MP, Andrew RT Davies MS, Emma Pinchbeck, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP 46:42

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Ben Wright presents political debate from the National Botanic Gardens of WalesBy BBC Radio 4

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Is he two tier Keir? 59:53

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As co-pilot Pearson makes a triumphant return to the rocket, sunkissed and well rested, there is no short of madness orbiting the rocket. But has the UK really gone back to the 70s? Allison thinks the PM’s Rose Garden speech was ‘tone deaf’ and with things only set to get worse, in the words of the PM, co pilot Halligan delivers some sobering econo…

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AA: Winter Fuel, Social Care 43:15

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Have your say on the topics discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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AQ: Nadra Ahmed; Wendy Chamberlain MP; Barry Gardiner MP & Kevin Hollinrake MP 46:58

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Hartrigg Oaks retirement village in York.By BBC Radio 4

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The rocket returns 1:05:19

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As co-pilot Pearson circles Heathrow waiting for clearance to land, Liam is joined by Planet Normal Cosmonaut Supreme, Baroness Claire Fox. There's been much madness to dissect since the rocket's last orbit. How is the new Labour government handling the Summer chaos? Claire is frustrated that the Tory leadership contest seems to be leaving the coun…

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AA: Public sector pay & Ukraine 43:13

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Have your say on the topics discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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Best Voyages from the Rocket 2024 P3 39:04

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As summer comes to a close on Planet Normal, in this the third and final of the three part best of the rocket series, our co-pilots take a look back at some of their most explosive voyages on the rocket of right thinking from the year so far. In March, the co-pilots interviewed author and filmmaker Martin Durkin about his latest film Climate The Mo…

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AQ: Robert Buckland; Inaya Folarin Iman; Dan Norris MP & Vicky Spratt 46:37

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from The Poly, Falmouth.By BBC Radio 4

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Best Voyages from the Rocket 2024 P2 37:04

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Summer continues on Planet Normal! In this, the second of the three part best of the rocket series, our co-pilots take a look back at some of their most explosive voyages on the rocket of right thinking from the year so far. In January Liam interviewed legendary former frontman of The Undertones, turned water campaigner, Feargal Sharkey. As well as…

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Kemi Badenoch on her Conservative Party leadership bid 51:53

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Joining Liam for a very special Planet Normal exclusive interview is the front-runner in the race to succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch. Fresh from announcing her bid, the MP for North West Essex joins Liam to discuss immigration, trade deals and how she thinks she can take the party forwards as leader of the opposition. Also…

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AQ: Alex Norris MP, Charlotte Pickles, Dr Emma Runswick, Helen Whately MP 46:44

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.By BBC Radio 4

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Best Voyages from the Rocket 2024 P1 57:45

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It’s summer on Planet Normal so in this the first of the three part best of the rocket series, our co-pilots take a look back at some of their most explosive voyages on the rocket of right thinking from the year so far. Back in January, just after the realities of the Post Office Scandal had come to the fore courtesy of a hard-hitting ITV drama, Al…

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AQ: Douglas Alexander MP, Angela Haggerty, Lord Offord, Pete Wishart MP 46:57

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine.By BBC Radio 4

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Silly Season Kicks Off 59:45

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The rocket blasts off for a final voyage before its summer break but there’s no shortage of madness to navigate before then. What did your co-pilots make of Keir Starmer’s first outing at Prime Minister’s Questions? Not to mention the political developments from across the pond.. Allison isn’t impressed with the front runners in the Conservative pa…

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The King’s (Labour) Speech 57:01

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Joining Liam in the cockpit this week for a very special extended interview is Professor Matthew Goodwin. As the rocket blasts into a new political era with a Labour government at the helm, Matthew explains why he thinks Keir Starmer’s party could be unpopular very quickly, and debates with Liam how the Conservative Party could pull back a vital sh…

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AQ: Andrew Bowie MP, Daniel Kebede, Alison McGovern MP, Jill Rutter 46:35

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Cuthbert's Church in DarlingtonBy BBC Radio 4

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Labour and their Starmtroopers 1:03:21

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After a Labour landslide win (as predicted by your co-pilots) the rocket orbits into a new political galaxy, but is it the same old madness? Allison delivers some hard truths to the Conservative party whom she thinks deserve ‘oblivion’ should they fail to come to the ‘correct conclusion’ on their new leader. Whereas Liam thinks the Tories need to t…

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AQ: Lord Falconer, Professor Matthew Goodwin, Layla Moran MP, Polly Toynbee, Lord Willetts 56:59

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre.By BBC Radio 4

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To the Polls! 46:51

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This episode of Planet Normal was recorded on Wednesday the 3rd July before the polls opened for the general election. Six weeks of election campaigning have come to an end and what a campaign it has been, with no shortage of political gaffes on either side of the Channel as the first round of voting in France has National Rally, formerly headed by…

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AQ: David Davis, Sarah Olney, Tommy Sheppard, Wes Streeting 56:49

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the Marine Hall in FleetwoodBy BBC Radio 4

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Heat Wave of Politics 58:46

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The temperature is heating up on the rocket this week, as the whole country basks in a heatwave but is the election shade being thrown threatening to spoil your co-pilots fun in the sun? Allison spills the beans on her trip to the campaign trail with Reform UK Leader, Nigel Farage and claims that, in her view, a vote for the party isn’t a wasted on…

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AQ: John Healey, Kevin Hollinrake, Anne McElvoy, Adrian Ramsay 56:42

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the East Riding Theatre in Beverley in East Yorkshire.By BBC Radio 4

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The Anti-incumbency trend 57:41

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With the rocket hurtling towards the election, what do its inhabitants make of the latest manifesto madness? In light of the latest inflation figures Liam thinks the Conservatives need to be more honest about tax hikes, whilst Allison thinks that Reform’s policies are what should have been in the Conservative Party Manifesto, and might help pull ba…

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AQ: David TC Davies, Guto Harri, Delyth Jewell MS, Rain Newton-Smith, Jo Stevens 56:34

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Victoria Derbyshire presents political discussion from Newport Cathedral in south Wales.By BBC Radio 4

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Co-pilots barrage Nigel Farage 1:33:14

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In this episode of Planet Normal, your co-pilots strap into the rocket with Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage. In a true rocket grilling Nigel responds to people saying his party is racist, reveals how many votes he expects to win at the upcoming election, and if he really would stand down candidates in Tory marginal seats. Also on this episode wit…

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AQ: James Cartlidge, Paul Johnson, Alison McGovern, John Nicolson, Richard Tice 56:39

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Victoria Hall in Oakham in Rutland.By BBC Radio 4

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Whilst co-pilot Pearson takes a well earned break from the rocket Liam is joined by a temporary co-pilot and fellow right thinker, Baroness Claire Fox. Political fur is flying in wake of the first election television debate, but who do Claire and Liam think came out on top? Claire thinks that the competing parties are underestimating the needs of t…

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The 200th voyage on the rocket 1:38:07

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This special anniversary episode was recorded live in front of an audience of Planet Normal citizens, from Cadogan Hall in London. The beloved rocket gains a few extra passengers this week as our third Planet Normal live event takes off! Your co-pilots give their thoughts on the upcoming election alongside some very special guests. The first revere…

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AQ: Anneliese Dodds MP, Kate Forbes MSP, Alister Jack MP, Christine Jardine MP, Lorna Slater MSP 56:34

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Gairloch Community Hall in Wester Ross.By BBC Radio 4

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A cacophony of woe 59:30

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**Today's episode was recorded before the General Election announcement** There’s not one but two scandals to comment on this week as both the infected blood and Post office inquiries are front and centre. And both co-pilots share impassioned views about the latest ‘cacophony of woe’ coming from both. Allison thinks that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’…

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AQ: Fatima Ibrahim, David Johnston MP, Tim Montgomerie, Karin Smyth MP 47:03

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from Tetbury Goods Shed.By BBC Radio 4

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How long before Kevin Spacey is allowed to be uncancelled? 1:04:57

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In an exclusive interview with co-pilot Pearson, Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey straps into the rocket to give his response to the recent Channel 4 documentary with allegations about inappropriate sexual conduct. Elsewhere Rishi Sunak’s political plight is as unpredictable as the British weather. But what do your co-pilots make of his lat…

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AQ: Alistair Carmichael MP, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Jonathan Reynolds MP, Sarah Swindley 46:47

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Andrew's Parish Church in SedberghBy BBC Radio 4

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A Tory hammering 55:47

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With the local elections across England and Wales all over, who were the real winners and losers? And did the Tories really get hammered? Only your co-pilots have the answers. Liam ponders whether the Tory Party can hold it together long enough to get some sort of bounce back from potential impending economic uplifts. Whilst Allison thinks Tory mut…

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AQ: Ian Blackford MP, Anthony Browne MP, Lucy Powell MP, Luke Tryl 46:35

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from East Markham Village HallBy BBC Radio 4

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Wormholes of Woke 53:27

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Election fever has reached the rocket this week as the co-pilots await the results from local polling stations up and down the country. And there’s nothing short of a tsunami of politics in Scotland. Allison thinks the progressive Left are finally being confronted by the consequences of their policies in light of First Minister, Humza Yousaf’s resi…

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AQ: Kate Andrews, Carla Denyer, John Glen MP, Darren Jones MP 46:58

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Pinhoe Baptist Church in Exeter.By BBC Radio 4

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A protest too far 58:55

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Strapping into the rocket this week and calling for the resignation of Met Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, is former Home Secretary and Conservative MP Suella Braverman. She also explains why she thinks it’s time we left the European Convention of Human Rights and her exasperation at her party's 'scramble for the centre-ground'. Elsewhere on …

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AQ: Daisy Cooper MP, Lord Dannatt, Anneliese Dodds MP, Tom Pursglove MP 46:59

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James Cook presents political discussion from St George's Guildhall in King's LynnBy BBC Radio 4

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The Battle of Brussels 54:52

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The Battle of Brussels With co-pilot Pearson making a triumphant return to the rocket this week there’s much madness to discuss including the Cass report, what the Office of Budget Responsibility is really about and some drama from Brussels… Joining your co-pilots to share what really happened at the explosive National Conservative Conference in Br…

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AQ: Dan Jarvis MP, Alex Phillips, Enver Solomon, Andrew Stephenson MP 46:54

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Halifax Minster in West Yorkshire with Dan Jarvis MP, Alex Phillips, Enver Solomon, Andrew Stephenson MP.By BBC Radio 4

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The case of the Cass Report 59:54

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Baroness Claire Fox straps into the cockpit this week to take the helm and tackle the madness alongside co-pilot Halligan. And there's no shortage of febrile pre-election news on the horizon. In light of the publication of the highly anticipated Cass Report, Baroness Fox celebrates the media’s balanced reaction. Liam ponders whether Reform UK could…

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