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Can Starmer be the bridge between Europe and the US?
There is lots to make sense of today in a huge week for European and world politics, with the fallout of the Munich Conference and today’s emergency summit in Paris. European powers are trying to nav…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 16/02/2025
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Next week, European leaders will hold an emergency summit in response to Trump attempting to seize control of the Ukraine pe…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Kemi vs Nigel: who would Thatcher have backed?
It is 50 years since Margaret Thatcher was elected Conservative leader, and at this week’s shadow cabinet meeting, Lord Forsyth was invited as a guest speaker to mark the occasion. He noted the simil…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
The UK's balancing act over Trump's 'Ukraine peace plan'
Leaders from around the world are gathering at the Munich Security Conference, with the UK represented by Foreign Secretary David Lammy. All attention has turned to Ukraine, given statements this wee…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Can we trust the Tories on immigration? An interview with Chris Philp, shadow home secretary
On this special episode of Coffee House Shots, economics editor Kate Andrews is joined by shadow home secretary Chris Philp to discuss the Tories’ newly announced plan to tackle immigration.
On lega…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
The Spectator’s war on government waste
It’s a double celebration for Rachel Reeves today. Not only is it her birthday, but the UK economy grew by 0.1 per cent in the last three months of 2024, according to the Office for National Statisti…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Was that Kemi Badenoch's worst PMQs?
Today was the final PMQs before recess, and Kemi Badenoch had been hoping to leave on a high before the break. She started promisingly, opening with the case of a family from Gaza being granted asylu…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Have Kemi Badenoch’s first 100 days been a success?
Kemi Badenoch has been Conservative Party leader for 100 days. Her party is fighting for survival, and she faces an uphill task greater than many of her predecessors: Reform UK surging in the polls, …
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Keir Starmer and the lost art of political oratory
From Churchill to Thatcher to Blair to Farage, Parliament has seen some truly fantastic rhetoricians over the years. But last week came the news that – in a bid to improve his own oratorical skill – …
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Katy Balls' Sunday Roundup - 09/02/2025
Katy Balls presents highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows.
Health Minister Andrew Gwynne is sacked by Starmer after sending offensive WhatsApp messages. Angela Rayner denies being aggress…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago