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Have we been too quick to judge Kemi Badenoch?
Kemi Badenoch is just over a month into her tenure as leader of the opposition, and already she has been criticised for her performances at PMQs and for failing to offer much in the way of policy pro…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Year in Review 2024 with Michael Gove, Quentin Letts and Katy Balls
It’s been a historic year in British politics. At the start of 2024, the UK had a different Prime Minister, the Tories had a different leader, and The Spectator had a different editor! Michael Gove, …
Published on 1 year ago
Is Mandelson the right pick for US Ambassador?
Last night we got the news that Peter Mandelson is expected to be named the next UK ambassador to Washington. Despite months of speculation, Labour held firm on making a decision until the results of…
Published on 1 year ago
UK interest rates held, plus could Musk fund reform?
The Bank of England have voted to hold UK interest rates at 4.75%. The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews joins Katy Balls and Freddy Gray to discuss the decision and what this means for the U…
Published on 1 year ago
Rising inflation will make Rachel Reeves's job harder
New figures have shown that, for the year to November, inflation rose by 2.6%. While unsurprising, how much will this impact the Chancellor's plans going into the new year? Katy Balls speaks to Kate …
Published on 1 year ago
Chinese spy named, plus Farage meets Musk
After days of speculation online, the alleged Chinese spy has been named as Yang Tegbo. This latest example of Chinese espionage has opened up a number of debates in Westminster, firstly around Labou…
Published on 1 year ago
Could the local elections be cancelled?
Labour will reveal plans today to re-design local government, with district councils set to be abolished, and more elected mayors introduced across England. The plans could be the biggest reforms of …
Published on 1 year ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 15/12/2024
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows.
In the final Sunday roundup of the year, we hear about immigration and Chinese espionage through the views of Yvette Cooper,…
Published on 1 year ago
Would Brexit voters really accept the return of freedom of movement?
New research this week suggested that a majority of Brexit voters would accept the return of freedom of movement in exchange for access to the EU single market. The poll, conducted by the European Co…
Published on 1 year ago
Is Rachel Reeves turning into George Osborne?
Labour is supposed to be going for growth, so Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will be disappointed with the news today that the economy unexpectedly shrank in October, and for the second month in a ro…
Published on 1 year ago