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Instant political analysis from the Spectator's top team of writers, including Fraser Nelson, Isabel Hardman, Katy Balls, James Heale and many others.
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Has Angela Rayner redeemed herself?
With Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer away, Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner stepped in for PMQs today. Questions quickly turned to the long running row about Rayner's tax affairs. Did she redeem herself?
Also, the prime minister has announced further UK military spending, confirming it will rise to 2.5% of national income by 2030. Does the move cause problems for Keir Starmer?
Katy Balls speaks to James Heale and Isabel Hardman.
Produced by Megan McElroy. -
Sunak’s Rwanda Bill finally passes parliament
After eight hours of debate on the Rwanda Bill, peers finally threw in the towel shortly after midnight. And with that, the Rwanda Bill became law, pending Royal Assent from the King. The two chambers have been engaged in a mammoth game of ping-pong for the past week, culminating in yesterday’s showdown on two final amendments. What comes next?
Kate Andrews speaks to James Heale and Katy Balls.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson. -
Will there be a summer election?
This morning Rishi Sunak delivered a press conference making the case that the Rwanda Bill should become law today – and the government is ready for when it does. James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Fraser Nelson about what could be an all-night parliamentary showdown on the Rwanda vote, and whether an early summer election is on the cards.
Produced by Natasha Feroze. -
Can things get worse for the SNP?
It's been quite the week for the SNP. Questions remain over the future of the Sandyford gender clinic, 'the tartan Tavistock'; the Scottish government ditched its flagship climate change target; and former party chief executive, and husband of Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell was rearrested on embezzlement charges.
What does this all mean for the SNP? Lucy Dunn speaks to Iain Macwhirter, columnist at The Times, and Shona Craven, columnist at The National.
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Sunak declares a crackdown on Britain’s ‘sick note culture’
Rishi Sunak has returned to one of his pet bugbears: getting the unemployed back into work. His speech to the Centre for Social Justice this morning was peppered with his favourite facts about the post-pandemic welfare crisis embroiling Britain. Lucy Dunn speaks to James Heale and Michael Simmons.
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Is it smart to ban phones for teens?
Sunak's top team is considering another ban: smartphones for teens. A consultation is due to begin this month that will question whether children need a smartphone, and if social media should require age verification. Could the debate bring the party together?
Also, there's another suspension in Westminster. Mark Menzies has been suspended after claims he made a late night call to ask for money to pay off 'bad people'. He strongly disputes the claims.
Oscar Edmondson speaks to Katy Balls and James Heale.
Produced by Megan McElroy.
Kundenrezensionen
What a podcast...
James Forsyth must be the best political commentator in the country. He always brings original, intelligent analysis. Katy and Isabel are brilliant. Fraser a pleasure to listen to. Such a great team and it’s a fantastic show.
Worrying
When James Forsyth was involved the Conservative orientation of the Spectator podcast was reliable. But Katy Balls seems to have a default and rather self-satisfied anti-government mindset (unlike others, she thought Starmer “won” the first PMQs). Which is fine, except subscribers wish to hear the world analysed from a conservative perspective. My interest is declining.
Mouthpiece
It’s one thing to take an editorial line on an issue but in the last 3-4 months Spectator has lost all objectivity on Brexit and this podcast has become a mouthpiece for Boris Johnson and his inner circle’s agenda. Any intellectual rigour challenging these views seems lost. It’s hardly journalism if there no more skepticism than reading the PMs Twitter feed. And it’s barely a scoop when you’re the unofficial propaganda arm...
Unfortunately, your drop off in quality and interest seems to coincide with the rise of Boris, of whom you all seem fully paid up members of the cult of personality, if not like starry-eyed teenagers in love. I know he used to be your boss, but really guys? You’re supposed to be at the smarter end of the spectrum. You used to be better than this. Even if I didn’t always agree with you, at least you seemed to take positions based on facts and intellect. Not so much at the moment.
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