Кращі подкасти про UK Politics (2024)

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What's behind the global 'incumbency curse'? 18:52

1d ago18:52

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And when should we expect to start seeing actual results from Labour’s reforms and policies? Hannah Barnes is joined by political editor Andrew Marr, and associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions. Read Andrew's column: The UK’s broken system makes losers of us all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Storm Shadow And ICBM: UK Missiles Part of Ukraine Russia Escalation 14:21

3d ago14:21

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Ukraine says Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro. If confirmed, it would mark the first use of the weapon in combat since it was created at the start of the Cold War. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marc Champion and head of Bloomberg Media Editorial David Merritt discuss what this development means for Ukraine,…

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Starmer and the farmer’s revolt – Politics Weekly UK 29:50

3d ago29:50

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Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster this week, to protest against changes made in last month’s budget over inheritance tax. The government claim that this will affect a small minority of farms. But with slim profits and many farmers saying it will spell the end of their businesses, has the government got it wrong? The Guardian’s John Harr…

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Trump's wild cabinet picks 1:07:39

9d ago1:07:39

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In this episode of *MidAtlantic*, host Roifield Brown, joined by panelists from both sides of the Atlantic, unpacks the political reverberations of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election and shifts in British leadership. From the Democratic Party’s introspection post-Kamala Harris’s defeat to the implications of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, the discu…

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Marr on Prescott: "I'm very upset he's gone" 30:32

3d ago30:32

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Andrew Marr pays tribute to "an extraordinary character" - the former Labour deputy Prime Minister and titan of Blair-era New Labour, who died on Thursday. Also, George Eaton interviews the David Lammy in New York. The foreign secretary opened his appearance at the UN security council with a declaration of "shame on Putin". In an interview with Geo…

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The Power of Prices: Does Labour Need To Worry About Inflation? 14:56

4d ago14:56

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The latest inflation data shows the pace of prices is picking up, rising to 2.3% in October. Our Chief UK economist Dan Hanson explains why, and if it's likely to increase further. Given the cost of living was a major election issue, our UK government reporter Joe Mayes discusses how worried the Labour government is and what their response might be…

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Sinn Féin's growing pains 30:39

4d ago30:39

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In 2020, Sinn Féin, a left-wing party born out of Ireland’s nationalist movement, claimed victory. At the time Ireland’s two major parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, went into coalition with each other, preventing Sinn Fein from forming a government. Sinn Fein’s leader, Mary-Lou McDonald proudly claimed that she would be the first female Taoiseach…

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Food For Thought: Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Changes 14:28

5d ago14:28

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'Betrayed'. That's how National Farmers' Union Vice President Rachel Hallos described members' feelings towards the government, a year after Keir Starmer told their conference how much Labour valued the industry. She joins us today to explain why farmers are so angry at plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on some farming estates. Hosted by Yuan Pot…

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China, Ukraine and the assisted dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster 24:31

6d ago24:31

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s attempts to reset the UK’s relationship with China at the G20. Plus, rows flare in the Labour party over the assisted dying bill. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodThe Guardian

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Keep Your Friends Close: Starmer at the G-20 12:10

6d ago12:10

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Keir Starmer is in Brazil for the G-20 gathering of world leaders at a time when tensions are high over Ukraine, the Middle East and the potential effects of Donald Trump in the White House. Starmer will also become the first UK Prime Minister in six years to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, but in doing so will he risk the ire of President-elect…

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Booker prize winner Samantha Harvey: "political choices are sculpting the surface of the earth" 20:41

6d ago20:41

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The author of Orbital says Elon Musk's "individualistic" future is "problematic in all sorts of ways". Samantha Harvey, winner of the 2024 Booker Prize for fiction speaks to Nicholas Harris in this episode of Culture from the New Statesman. She discusses how her novel portrays the politics and powers of the world from orbit, and why the de-orbiting…

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How do we reduce the life expectancy gap? 24:18

8d ago24:18

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Where you live could drastically impact how long you live. According to the Office for National Statistics, a person in South Kensington, one of London’s wealthiest areas, can expect to live up to 16 years longer than someone in a more deprived area, like Blackpool. In this episode, host Sarah Dawood is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the st…

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Will Team Trump push Labour to the right? 14:53

9d ago14:53

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And what can Keir Starmer learn from Theresa May's relationship with Trump? (keep hands firmly in pockets) Read: Andrew Marr's weekly column Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The return of the Blairites 24:16

10d ago24:16

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As Starmer contends with a fraught political landscape, he has increasingly turned to figures from the Blair administration: Jonathan Powell, Liz Lloyd, Peter Mandelson, Alan Milburn. What will this means for the factions within the current Labour government? We are also midway through COP29 which is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Keir Starmer w…

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Pensions Push: Rachel Reeves Tells Us Her Plan To Boost Investment 14:13

10d ago14:13

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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to create pension 'megafunds' to keep more money invested in Britain. She hopes it will kick start Britain's economic and productivity growth. Ahead of her Mansion House speech to the City of London, she talked to Lizzy Burden about her plans. We also hear from London's new Lord Mayor, Alastair King, while our Cit…

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Britain, Ukraine and the climate crisis in Donald Trump’s world – Politics Weekly UK 32:46

10d ago32:46

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After Donald Trump has announced his new defence secretary to be the former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, who is in Ukraine. Plus, at Cop29, Ed Miliband has said the green transition is unstoppable even with Trump as president. Is he right? John speaks to the former Green …

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Efficiency, Elon Musk Style: Can Britain's Government Work Better? 12:30

11d ago12:30

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Elon Musk reckons he can cut $2 trillion from the US government's spending plans, almost a third of their yearly budget. He's the latest in an string of public figures promising to cut 'government waste'. With rising bond yields wiping out Chancellor Rachel Reeves's fiscal headroom, does she too need to think more drastically about government effic…

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Trump, Putin, and the future of Ukraine? 31:36

11d ago31:36

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Last month Russia gained the most Ukrainian territory since March 2022 when the war was in its infancy. At least 10,000 North Korean troops have also joined the fight, which will do little to replace the roughly 1,500 Russian soldiers killed or injured daily. And among all that Donald Trump was re-elected as US President. Kate Lamble is joined by C…

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Climate Politics Heats Up: Starmer Attends COP Summit 17:56

12d ago17:56

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The Prime Minister is at the COP climate change meeting, aiming to position the UK as a leading green champion with a new carbon emissions target. But has Britain been putting its green money where its mouth is? Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche joins us from the summit, being held in Baku, the capital of oil dependent nation of Azerbaijan. We discuss…

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An Inhospitable Reception: Warnings of 'Drastic' Job Cuts Over Tax Hikes 12:49

13d ago12:49

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More than 200 bosses from the hospitality sector have signed a letter saying the government's National Insurance tax hike will force them to "drastically cut jobs". It's one of the most direct warnings yet about the budget's impact. We speak to the CEO of UKHospitality Kate Nicholls, who wrote the letter, about why the sector is speaking out, and o…

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How anger defined 2024 34:32

13d ago34:32

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Why are we all becoming increasingly angry? And what did Donald Trump understand about harnessing this emotion to win back the presidency? Tom Gatti is joined by New Statesman columnist Sarah Manavis and psychoanlyst Josh Cohen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trump, Cop29 and Ukraine – Politics Weekly Westminster 26:44

13d ago26:44

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at the impact of president-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the US on the Labour party, defence, trade and international relations. Plus Kiran heads to the Cop29 climate summit Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/politicspod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politics…

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Fuel Poverty and Rising Costs: Who’s Struggling This Winter? | Sponsored 27:42

15d ago27:42

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Fuel poverty is hitting homeowners, full-time workers, and young people. As energy prices rise and the cost of living crisis deepens, heating our homes is becoming increasingly difficult. In this episode, host Zoe Grunewald speaks with Jessica Taplin, CEO of British Gas Energy Trust, Martin Lord from Citizens Advice Essex, and Carol Shreve from Cit…

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America’s Political Earthquake: Trump’s Return and the Democratic Divide 1:49:55

16d ago1:49:55

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In this episode, host Roifield Brown leads a riveting discussion on America’s political landscape after a historic and divisive election. Joined by political activist Zee Cohen Sanchez, tech entrepreneur Mike Donoghue, and author Jarett Kobek, the group dissects the surprising return of Donald Trump to the presidency and the ramifications for the D…

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Are Reform UK a threat to Labour? 24:37

16d ago24:37

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Nicholas Harris reports from the new Labour seat of Southport, which was rocked by riots three months ago. There he found anger and resentment towards migrants. A listener asks if Reform UK now pose as much of a threat to Labour as they do to the Conservatives. Plus Rachel Cunliffe joins Hannah Barnes and Nicholas Harris to answer a listener who as…

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Trump: The Sequel - is the UK watching? 30:06

17d ago30:06

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Class? Gender? Economy? What did the Democrats get wrong, what did Trump get right, and how will the UK respond to this? Hannah Barnes is joined by senior editors George Eaton and Katie Stallard as the dust settles on the US election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Safety in Numbers: Does UK Defence Spending Need to Rise with Trump in the White House? 14:51

17d ago14:51

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Keir Starmer's pledges on defence spending may not be enough for president-elect Donald Trump, who says NATO members need to put far more into their own military budgets. With the Prime Minister joining EU leaders for a summit in Hungary, we asked the Royal United Services Institute's Military Sciences Director, Matthew Saville why Europe's leaders…

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President Trump: Maga strikes back – Politics Weekly UK 36:41

18d ago36:41

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Donald Trump is going to be president of the United States for a second time. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by Jonathan Freedland, the columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, from Washington DC to ask how so many polls failed to predict his win. And back home in the UK, the political correspondent Kiran Stacey joins John to look at Ke…

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Trump Wins: What will a Second Term Mean for the UK? 13:51

18d ago13:51

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Donald Trump has decisively won the US presidential election. How will America's 47th president change the world, and how should Britain and Europe respond? Our UK economy and government managing editor Brendan Scott and Bloomberg's Brussels bureau chief Kevin Whitelaw, who covered the first Trump presidency in Washington, help us understand what c…

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US Election: What's at stake - for America and the world? 40:43

19d ago40:43

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The US has headed to the polls and we want to ask what’s at stake - what will a Trump or Harris victory mean for America, international diplomacy, even your finances. Kate Lamble is joined by senior editor Katie Stallard and New Statesman columnists Jill Filipovic and Sohrab Ahmari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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American Influence: A US Election With Global Consequences 17:18

19d ago17:18

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Polls have opened in the United States as the country navigates one of the closest elections in a generation. The eyes of the world are on the result with questions of economics, global security and international trade hanging in the balance. Bloomberg's EMEA news director Rosalind Mathieson joins us with more on what a Trump or Harris victory coul…

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Can Kemi Badenoch save the Tories? Plus, the US election – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast 25:38

20d ago25:38

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at Kemi Badenoch’s plan to get the Conservatives back in power, and consider what she will be like as an opposition leader. Plus, with the US election on Tuesday dominating headlines, how might the UK government be feeling about a possible Trump second term? Support the Guardian today: theguardian.c…

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An Opposition Pitch: What A Kemi Badenoch Economy Might Look Like 16:04

20d ago16:04

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Kemi Badenoch has been elected as leader of the Conservative party, but what do we know about her economic vision? Kallum Pickering , Chief Economist at Peel Hunt and Daily Telegraph columnist, joins us to discuss. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bezos, Murdoch, Musk: what drives the men who control our media? 26:43

20d ago26:43

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What was behind the Washington Post's shock decision not to endorse a presidential candidate? It's owner, Jeff Bezos, has cited reasons of impartiality and a perception of bias. Others have suggested that the decision was financially motivated, made out of fear of losing support and contracts from a Trump government. Tom Gatti is joined by Alison P…

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Election Showdowns & Budget Balancing Acts: U.S. on the Brink, U.K. on the Tightrope 1:00:02

12d ago1:00:02

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In this episode of *Mid Atlantic*, host Roifield Brown assembles a dynamic panel to dissect two major political showdowns: the final week of the U.S. election and Labour’s landmark budget in the U.K. As Brown remarks, with tight swing-state races, all eyes are on pivotal battlegrounds where razor-thin margins could decide the outcome. Guests debate…

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Could “abrasive” Kemi Badenoch ever be Prime Minister? 27:15

23d ago27:15

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David Gauke reveals his pick for the Tory leadership “not without reservations”. As Labour deliver “hard decisions” in their first budget in 14 years, a listener asks if Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are reliving Nick Clegg’s 2011. David Gauke, who served with Nick Clegg in government, gives his take. He joins Rachel Cunliffe and Hannah Barnes on …

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