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Why Labour are abolishing NHS England
It was widely briefed that the main focus of Sir Keir Starmer’s speech in Yorkshire today was his plan to do away with Whitehall red tape. What was k…
1 year, 3 months ago
What will Nicola Sturgeon's legacy be?
Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to step down at the next Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. One of the original MSPs elected to Ho…
1 year, 3 months ago
Has Ukraine called Putin’s bluff?
Last night there was a huge breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, with Zelensky accepting a US proposal for a ceasefire and placing ‘the ball in Putin…
1 year, 3 months ago
Starmer facing welfare rebellion
There is a row on the horizon over welfare cuts. Yesterday’s meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) was packed, with many lobby journalists …
1 year, 3 months ago
Have Reform blown it?
Loyal listeners will remember that just three months ago we released a podcast asking: Is 2025 Farage’s year? The answer was ‘yes’, provided Reform U…
1 year, 3 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 09/03/2025
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Pat McFadden addresses Starmer's 'coalition of the willing', and incoming …
1 year, 3 months ago
Who would be a Conservative? – Kate Andrews vs Michael Gove
It’s a special (and emotional) edition of Coffee House Shots this Saturday because it is the last with Kate Andrews on this side of the Atlantic. She…
1 year, 3 months ago
How long will Starmer’s ‘war bounce’ last?
Trump has been stealing the headlines when it comes to Ukraine this week, but Europe – and whether it can stay united in the face of the US pulling i…
1 year, 3 months ago
Labour's 'two tier policing' headache
Labour have found themselves facing accusations of enabling ‘two tier policing’ following new guidelines from the Sentencing Council. Shadow Justice …
1 year, 3 months ago
Could spending cuts herald a ‘winter of discontent for Labour’s left’?
With reports of ‘billions’ of spending cuts earmarked for the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, taking place later this month, Michael Gove and Kate And…
1 year, 3 months ago