Podcast Episodes

Whisper it quietly, peace in the Middle East?

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace plan. During an extraordinary round table on the Antifa organisation last night, the US President was interrupted b…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Finally we know what Badenoch stands for

This morning Kemi Badenoch wrapped up Tory conference with a speech that will – for now at least – calm Tory jitters. The Tory leader’s hour-long address in Manchester was intended as a rejoinder to …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who's listening to the Tories? Live from conference

Tim Shipman, James Heale and Lucy Dunn record live at Conservative party conference in Manchester. What's the mood at conference – and has Kemi done enough to neutralise her detractors? Tim says he e…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Economy: can we trust the Tories again?

Tim Shipman and Michael Simmons join Lucy Dunn live at Manchester for Conservative party conference. It's day two, and we've heard from shadow chancellor Mel Stride, who unveiled various pledges incl…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 05/10/2025

Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.

Kemi Badenoch launches the Conservative Party Conference, the home secretary promises tougher protest laws in the wake of the …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Debate: what next for the British right?

The general election result of 2024 reflected – among other things – a collapse of trust among British voters in the Conservatives. How can the British right evolve so it learns lessons from the past…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester attack: Michael Gove on the rise of antisemitism

On today’s Coffee House Shots, Tim Shipman is joined by Michael Gove to reflect on the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, which left two people dead. They discuss how the Jewish…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kemi Badenoch's plan to save the Tories

The Prime Minister was set to announce his crackdown on the existing rights of refugees at the European Political Community meeting today; however, he has flown back to chair a Cobra meeting after a …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Labour's deputy divisions: insider vs outsider?

Tim Shipman and Claire Ainsley from the Progressive Policy Institute join Patrick Gibbons to reflect on Labour's party conference as it draws to a close in Liverpool. This conference has been receive…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Starmer delivers 'the speech of his life'

We have just heard the Prime Minister’s headline speech at Labour Party Conference and – whisper it quietly – that might have been Keir Starmer’s best yet. As briefed out beforehand it was a patrioti…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago