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Will there be a Tory/Reform pact?
While both Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch are quick to talk down speculation of a pact between the Tories and Reform, listeners may be surprised to hear that around Westminster such conversations are…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
The inside story of Labour under Starmer
This week saw the publication of Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund’s new book Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer. It’s the second in their tell-all series of books on the Labour Party…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Have the Tories thought through their immigration policy?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the third time since the inflation crisis, taking the base rate to 4.5 per cent. The Monetary Policy Committee voted by seven to two to further reduce r…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Should Starmer stand up to Trump?
Trump has blown the Overton window wide open. In a press conference yesterday alongside Benjamin Netanyahu, the US president outlined his intention to ‘take over the Gaza Strip’, displacing 1.8 milli…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Reform in 'poll' position
It's happened. Reform are now ahead of Labour, according to a voting intention poll by YouGov. Reform leads the landmark poll with 25 points, with Labour languishing all the way down in second place …
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump vs Europe
Trump's tariff spree continues... After making good on his election promise to opt for another round of tariffs – a 25 per cent tax on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10 per cent levy on Chinese…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 02/02/2025
This week, Cindy Yu presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
The day before Keir Starmer is set to meet with European leaders, we hear contrasting views on Brexit and the UK's rela…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Was Peter Mandelson the right pick for ambassador to the US?
‘An absolute moron’ – those were the words used by Chris LaCivita, a senior campaign advisor to Trump, to describe Peter Mandelson. Lord Mandelson is Keir Starmer’s choice for the next ambassador to …
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
John Prescott's legacy, plus Labour & the Tories grapple with migration
Labour heavyweight John Prescott's funeral took place yesterday with former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown leading the tributes. What is Prescott's legacy? And does the current Labour Pa…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Reform turn more Tory donors?
Tuesday night's Reform fundraiser was designed to spook the Conservative party, says Conservative peer and journalist Paul Goodman on today's episode. He talks to Cindy Yu and James Heale about wheth…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago