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Has the war changed Boris Johnson’s reputation?
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters a second week, the New Statesman’s polling expert Ben Walker joins Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea to talk abo…
3 years, 10 months ago
How to end London’s addiction to Russian money, with Oliver Bullough
As the UK considers further sanctions on oligarchs linked to Vladimir Putin, Ailbhe Rea speaks to the journalist and author Oliver Bullough about how…
3 years, 10 months ago
War in Ukraine: can the UK act “decisively” against Russia?
As Russia invades Ukraine, Boris Johnson has come under fire from allies and critics alike for his feeble attempt to clamp down on Russian wealth in …
3 years, 10 months ago
Does BBC comedy have a left-wing bias? Andy Zaltzman on political satire, offensive jokes and cauliflower Trump
The New Statesman’s Britain editor Anoosh Chakelian interviews the satirist and broadcaster Andy Zaltzman, the host of Radio 4’s The News Quiz and th…
3 years, 10 months ago
Farewell to a legend: Tears, cheers and kirs
Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea host a special episode to say goodbye to Stephen Bush.
Kir royales are sunk and Stephen takes an audio trip down me…
3 years, 10 months ago
Could these be Boris Johnson’s last weeks in office? With Gavin Barwell
As Theresa May’s final chief of staff, Gavin Barwell knows what it’s like to see a party oust its leader first-hand. He speaks to political correspon…
3 years, 10 months ago
Inside Boris Johnson's fight to survive partygate
As parliament enters recess, against all the odds Boris Johnson has clung onto his premiership.
Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss…
3 years, 11 months ago
Will Boris Johnson’s new No 10 operation save him?
Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss the latest events in the crisis surrounding Boris Johnson, including the appointment of the MP …
3 years, 11 months ago
Andrew Marr on Why Boris Johnson is Beyond Saving
The New Statesman’s incoming political editor Andrew Marr makes his New Statesman podcast debut to discuss his cover story on Boris Johnson’s moment …
3 years, 11 months ago
Can Boris Johnson survive the cost of living crisis?
With a trickle of letters to the 1922 Committee chairman and Labour pivoting to take the Conservative Party to task for low economic growth and an in…
3 years, 11 months ago