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| 08 Aug 2020 | Tracking the virus before schools return | 00:32:21 | |
Boris Johnson’s government has been warned by the opposition that it has less than a month to fix the test, track and trace system to get pupils back into schools, while avoiding another coronavirus outbreak. Can it be done? Plus, we delve into the biggest shake-up in England’s housing planning rules since the second world war and whether it will lead to beautiful new buildings or ugly eyesores. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Sarah Neville, Robert Shrimsley and George Hammond. This episode was produced by Anna Dedhar. Our sound engineer is Breen Turner and our editor is Liam Nolan. Theme music by Metaphor Music. Review clips: BBC and Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jun 2016 | US election countdown: National security in the spotlight | 00:13:49 | |
The White House candidates each fought to promise greater safety for citizens, with pledges to defeat Isis and scale back access to weapons for those on the terror watch list, after the Orlando nightclub attack. FT reporters discuss Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's response, and how their respective national security platforms will play among the electorate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Mar 2019 | Theresa May's Brexit deal fails again, total chaos ensues | 00:37:46 | |
The prime minister brokered legal tweaks to her Brexit deal and brought it back for MPs to vote on. It failed to pass once again. We discuss all the Commons votes against a no-deal exit, in favour of an extension to delay leaving the EU and the prospect of indicative votes. Plus, we look at whether Theresa May and Geoffrey Cox can win over more MPs and whether a third or even fourth vote could pass. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Alex Barker, Robert Shrimsley, Miranda Green and James Blitz. Produced by Anna Dedhar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Mar 2018 | Corbyn's Russia troubles and the first Spring Statement | 00:29:15 | |
Jeremy Corbyn has taken a firm line on Russian involvement in the Salisbury attack, much to the annoyance of his colleagues. Has civil war broken out in the Labour party again? Plus, Philip Hammond delivered an upbeat fiscal event. Was he right to be so cheerful? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Jim Pickard, Chris Giles and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Jan 2020 | Chancellor Sajid Javid talks up the economy, and what’s next after Brexit Day | 00:23:31 | |
UK chancellor Sajid Javid has been in Davos with the world's rich and powerful this week, talking up the UK economy post-Brexit. Is there good news on the economy, and is there more to him than a very junior partner to Prime Minister Boris Johnson? Brexit Day is next Friday, but that doesn't mean it'll all be over. We discuss what happens next - expect a roller-coaster year. Presented by Miranda Green, with Robert Shrimsley, David Bond, Delphine Strauss and Laura Hughes. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Jack Denton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Jul 2016 | Brexit abroad and Hinkley Point | 00:25:12 | |
With the FT's Janan Ganesh, Tony Barber, Kiran Stacey and Nick Butler. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Dec 2018 | Labour edges towards a second referendum and can 'Norway Plus' fly? | 00:34:12 | |
John McDonnell tipped the Labour party towards supporting a second Brexit referendum this week. Does this make it any more likely to happen? And we dig into the "Norway Plus" model and discuss whether it is the Brexit plan B Westminster is hunting for. Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Jim Pickard, Robert Shrimsley, Martin Sandbu and Miranda Green. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Harry Robertson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jul 2017 | Brexit reset and a summer of plotting | 00:25:20 | |
How did the second batch of talks between Britain and Brussels go? And will the Conservative leadership plots to overthrow Theresa May grow over the summer break? With George Parker and Philip Stephens of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jun 2021 | G7 special from Cornwall | 00:29:13 | |
The leaders of the west descended on Carbis Bay, along with podcasters, for this year's G7 summit. Boris Johnson and Joe Biden appeared to develop a bromance - despite their split on Northern Ireland. We discuss the key themes of the summit and whether Brexit overshadowed the prime minister's efforts to forward his Global Britain agenda. Plus we look at why the June 21 easing of lockdown restrictions is unlikely to go ahead. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe and Peter Foster. Produced by Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Breen Turner. Review clips: News pool, BBC, European Union. Further reading: EU leaders to pressure Boris Johnson over Northern Ireland at G7 Johnson and Biden seek to smooth over Northern Ireland differences G7 to pledge 1bn Covid vaccine doses for poorer countries UK’s lockdown easing should be slowed Why ‘sausage wars’ illustrate how both sides are now on a collision course over Northern Ireland How serious is Delta Covid variant for UK and do vaccines stop it? Fragile US-led G7 tax compromise threatened by search for exemptions Realism from all sides is needed over Northern Ireland -Read the latest on UK politics -Follow @Seb Payne, @George Parker and @Robert Shrimsley -Subscribe to FT UK politics newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jan 2017 | NHS trouble for May and Corbyn trips on immigration | 00:30:23 | |
With the FT's Philip Stephens, Robert Shrimsley, Jim Pickard and Kate Allen. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jun 2016 | The day after Brexit | 00:27:01 | |
A special podcast on what will happen if Britain votes to leave the EU. With Chris Giles, George Parker, Peter Spiegel and Sarah Gordon. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 May 2017 | Local elections: a blue wave hits Britain | 00:19:03 | |
The Conservatives have made great gains in England and Scotland in the local and mayoral elections this week - what lies ahead for Labour? And what hints are there for June's general election? With George Parker and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus pollster Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jul 2018 | Johnson and Davis say goodbye, Trump says hello | 00:29:35 | |
The dual departures of two cabinet ministers this week has challenged Theresa May's authority. Where do her Brexit plans stand now? Plus, we discuss Donald Trump's brief visit to the UK and the health of the special relationship. Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Jim Pickard, Miranda Green, Martin Wolf and Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Molly Mintz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | Budget day special | 00:15:39 | |
Rishi Sunak delivered his 2021 Budget that pledged to increase spending, cut taxes and burrow away money for saving too. Is it all things to all people and will it help with the cost of living crisis? Political editor George Parker and economics editor Chris Giles will dissect. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Breen Turner. -Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk -Follow @SebastianEPayne, @GeorgeWParker & @ChrisGiles_ on Twitter -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Sep 2016 | US election countdown: Medical watch and a tamed Trump | 00:10:35 | |
Has Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway successfully tamed the Republican candidate? Will Hillary Clinton's comments on Trump's "deplorable" supporters help or hinder her campaign? And why is the candidates' health taking centre stage this cycle? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo and Courtney Weaver discuss this and more with Neil Munshi. Sign up for the FT White House Countdown daily email at FT.com/NBE.Clip courtesy of Zoco Productions, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Nov 2016 | A difficult week of Brexit and dealing with 'fake news' | 00:27:57 | |
With Janan Ganesh, George Parker, Robert Shirmsley, David Bond and Renee Kaplan of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jan 2018 | Health, membership, rail and reshuffle conundrums for May | 00:29:06 | |
2018 has brought a slew of domestic challenges for Theresa May, can she tackle them while keeping her government on the tracks? Plus, what do the state of the respective memberships say about their parties? With George Parker, Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and Laura Hughes of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Aug 2017 | Summer special: fixing Britain's housing crisis | 00:28:40 | |
Why is the UK not building enough new homes when there is a consensus that more are desperately needed? And is social housing receiving the attention it deserves? With Judith Evans and John Gapper of the Financial Times, plus Sam Bowman from the Adam Smith Institute. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 May 2016 | The Queen's Speech and Borismania | 00:24:26 | |
With George Parker, Gideon Rachman, Henry Mance and James Blitz of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jan 2022 | The hole Boris Johnson digs for himself gets bigger | 00:30:05 | |
The latest twists and turns in the ‘partygate’ drama this week as Conservative MPs threatened a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson. We explore the progress of Sue Gray’s inquiry into the partygate row, how Johnson will respond and whether he can survive. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Camilla Cavendish. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Jan Sigsworth. Audio: Sky News -Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk -Follow @Seb Payne
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| 11 Jul 2016 | Theresa May, Brexit Britain's prime minster | 00:23:09 | |
Andrea Leadsom dropped out of the Tory leadership contest on Monday, anointing Theresa May as the next prime minister — and overshadowing the launch of Angela Eagle's bid to oust Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the opposition. On another busy day in British politics, Sebastian Payne is joined by Miranda Green and Jim Pickard of the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Apr 2016 | Labour's Jewish problem and Brexit economics | 00:26:18 | |
With Martin Wolf, Robert Shrimsley and James Blitz from the Financial Times, plus Andrew Lilico from Economists for Britain. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Jul 2021 | Interview special: Anas Sarwar | 00:27:29 | |
In our first summer special, Sebastian Payne speaks to the leader of the Scottish Labour party Anas Sarwar about countering Nicola Sturgeon, how he intends to revive his party’s prospects and leadership in lockdown. They also discuss whether Labour is truly a unionist party and if Sarwar will budge his stance against another independence referendum to win back lost voters. Produced by Howie Shannon. The sound engineer was Breen Turner. -Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk -Follow @Seb Payne -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Apr 2016 | Impact of the Panama Papers and how young voters could mean Brexit | 00:24:45 | |
With Jo Maugham QC, Suzanne Evans of Ukip and Marcus Roberts of YouGov, plus George Parker and Henry Mance of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Jun 2016 | Jo Cox MP - a tribute | 00:19:10 | |
With Jim Pickard, Robert Shrimsley and James Blitz, plus Labour MP Alison McGovern. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jul 2016 | Theresa May and Brexit, plus Jeremy Corbyn vs Owen Smith | 00:25:13 | |
With Philip Stephens, Jim Pickard and James Blitz of the FT and Marcus Roberts, from the pollster YouGov. Presented by George Parker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Feb 2020 | Q&A on Scotland, Ireland, Boris Johnson, on business and more | 00:36:30 | |
The second part of our first live podcast from Bracken House. Our panel answers questions from listeners on whether we’re heading for a united Ireland, what will happen in the next Scottish elections, whether politics is becoming too cultish, what Bernie Sanders would do for a UK-US trade deal and much more. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Miranda Green and Jim Pickard. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Jack Denton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Feb 2021 | Held in hotels and is Starmer stalling? | 00:31:03 | |
Hotel quarantine will finally be introduced to the UK next week, but can the logistics work? Will it stop new variants of the virus spreading - and are enough countries going to be included? Plus, we discuss whether Sir Keir Starmer is stalling as Labour leader and whether he is critical enough of the government's coronavirus policies. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Jim Pickard, Alice Hancock, Robert Shrimsley and special guest Sienna Rodgers, editor of LabourList. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Louise Burton and the editor Aimee Keane. Review clips: BBC Radio 4, Parliament TV, PA Media, Novara Media Further reading: -UK Covid border measures under increasing strain ahead of rollout -Travel bosses fear summer season at risk after UK warns on holidays -Britain wakes up to the power of border controls -Should Britons abandon hope of a summer holiday? -Labour’s Starmer has no quick fix; Johnson stole his story -Labour party looks to Biden for inspiration -Labour attacks £1bn cuts to flagship green homes scheme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 May 2019 | Theresa May resigns | 00:37:47 | |
The prime minister announced her intention to resign on Friday, following a dramatic week in Westminster where a final Brexit speech misfired and brought an end to May's time in office. We discuss how events unfolded, what her legacy will be, the impending leadership contest and how the likely successors are shaping up. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Miranda Green and Robert Shrimsley. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 May 2018 | East Coast rail nationalisation and another Brexit fudge | 00:30:52 | |
The government's decision to bring the East Coast railway back into public ownership has fuelled the debate on nationalisation. Will this be the last franchise to leave the private sector? Plus, Theresa May has convinced her Brexit-supporting colleagues to support another fudge on the customs union. But will Brussels go for it? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Jonathan Ford, Miranda Green, James Blitz and Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times. Produced by Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Apr 2018 | Should the UK bomb Syria, and 20 years on from the Good Friday Agreement | 00:30:58 | |
The latest chemical weapons attack in Syria has shocked the world. Can Theresa May join Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron in bombing the nation without asking parliament's permission? And two decades on from the Belfast Agreement, how can peaceful politics return to Northern Ireland? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, David Gardner and Miranda Green of the Financial Times plus Jonathan Powell, former chief of staff to Tony Blair. Produced by Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Oct 2016 | US election countdown: Trump's October surprise | 00:13:22 | |
How will voters and the rest of the Republican party respond to the latest scandals to hit Donald Trump's campaign? The FT's Sam Fleming and Courtney Weaver discuss this and more. Sign up for the FT's White House Countdown email newsletter at FT.com/NBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Dec 2021 | A remarkable by-election outcome | 00:34:59 | |
We analyse the remarkable by-election outcome. On top of the two biggest parliamentary defeats of his career as prime minister, we’ll look at just how much trouble Boris Johnson is in and whether he’s about to face a leadership challenge. Political editor George Parker and chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley discuss. And we look at the coronavirus situation following a huge rise in case numbers and whether the NHS is at risk of being overwhelmed this winter. Will plan B work or will plan C be required? What would that look like? And with the Bank of England raising rates for the first time in years, how will the economy cope? Health editor Sarah Neville and economics editor Chris Giles discuss. Audio: Sky News + BBC
Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Sean McGarrity, -Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk -Follow @Seb Payne @georgewparker
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| 20 May 2017 | Week 4 of the general election and Mayism takes shape | 00:27:09 | |
With George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Miranda Green and Matt Singh of the Financial Times and Julian Glover, writer and former No 10 adviser. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Apr 2017 | Week 2 of the 2017 general election and the revival of the Scottish Tories | 00:25:47 | |
The pros and cons of tactical voting, Ukip's campaign launch, Labour's decline in the Wales and taxing issues for the Tories. With Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus commentator David Torrance and pollster Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Aug 2017 | Summer special: immigration | 00:29:36 | |
Will the UK ever manage to reduce migration levels to the "tens of thousands?" Should it? And how will immigration change after the UK has left the EU? With Helen Warrell of the Financial Times, plus Owen Tudor from the Trades Union Congress and Steve Ballinger of British Future. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Mar 2021 | Harry and Meghan, and the government | 00:30:10 | |
The explosive TV interview the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave this week raised major questions about the future of the monarchy, as well as tricky issues for Downing Street on how to handle the accusations of racism. We explore the constitutional relationship and how politics are divided. Plus, we look ahead to the Integrated Review next week into the UK's foreign and defence policy and what it will say about global Britain. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Robert Shrimsley, Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe, George Parker and special guest Catherine Haddon from the Institute for Government think-tank. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Breen Turner and the editor Aimee Keane. Review clips: CBS/Harpo Productions, BBC News, Downing Street Read more: -From fairy tale to culture war: Britain gripped by royal race row -Royal rift marks a tragic missed opportunity -Like all firms, the royal family must learn to listen on diversity -The ‘invisible’ pact binding the UK royals and their tabloid tormentors -Royals nearly drove me to suicide, Meghan Markle tells Oprah Winfrey -Britain’s royal family must downsize if it wants to survive -Johnson set to unnerve allies with ‘Global Britain’ defence review -UK’s policy towards China is riddled with contradictions -Boris Johnson takes passage to India to support ‘Indo-Pacific tilt’ -Squandering trust is no route to a ‘Global Britain’ -EU capitals weigh tougher response to UK’s Brexit ‘provocations’ -Read the latest on UK politics -Follow @Seb Payne and @George Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Oct 2016 | Theresa's Tory conference challenges and Whitehall's plan for Brexit | 00:26:56 | |
With George Parker, Janan Ganesh, Sarah Gordon and James Blitz of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Dec 2017 | May’s Brexit breakthrough | 00:20:22 | |
How did Theresa May unlock the stalled negotiations with the EU? What is in the divorce settlement? And what does it mean for the next stage of talks? With Alex Barker and George Parker of the Financial Times, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Dec 2018 | Brexit finally arrives in the Commons, legal advice is given | 00:30:35 | |
MPs began debating Theresa May’s Brexit deal in the Commons this week and there was little sign of a breakthrough for the prime minister. The government’s legal advice on the deal was also made public - but has it set a bad precedent? Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, James Blitz, Miranda Green and Robert Shrimsley. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Harry Robertson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jan 2018 | Boris on manoeuvres and the case for the customs union | 00:27:32 | |
Is the foreign secretary lining up for a leadership bid? Or just frustrated at Theresa May’s leadership? Plus, is there a case for staying in the EU customs union? With Laura Hughes and Alan Beattie of the Financial Times, plus ConservativeHome’s Andrew Gimson and Stephen Booth from Open Europe. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Martin Stabe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Oct 2016 | US election countdown: Veteran voters and Ohio | 00:15:26 | |
Can Donald Trump shore up the US veteran vote in spite of his rhetoric? Will the state of Ohio carry the weight it has in previous elections? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo, Sam Fleming and Geoff Dyer discuss this and more. Sign up for the FT's White House Countdown email at FT.com/NBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 May 2020 | The battle to save Dominic Cummings and the launch of test and trace | 00:28:35 | |
Westminster has been engulfed by the extraordinary row over Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings and whether he broke the UK’s lockdown rules. How long will he now stay in government? Why did the prime minister go to extraordinary lengths to save his adviser? And what does it tell us about the state of Downing Street and the Conservative party? Plus, we discuss the launch of the government’s Covid-19 contact-tracing scheme and look forward to lockdown easing next week. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Laura Hughes. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Breen Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Nov 2017 | Budget 2017 special: Fiscal Phil's housing gamble | 00:18:06 | |
Philip Hammond delivered his autumn Budget on Wednesday - was it enough to placate his Conservative critics? What do the dire growth forecasts suggest for the years ahead? And is the UK ready for Brexit? With Rupert Harrison of BlackRock and Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation. Presented by Sebastian Payne and produced by Madison Darbyshire and Martin Stabe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Oct 2016 | Brexit: Has Theresa May given away too much or too little? Plus, Labour returns | 00:24:28 | |
With George Parker and James Blitz of the Financial Times, Marcus Roberts of YouGov and political commentator Ayesha Hazarika. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 May 2021 | Dominic Cummings versus the world | 00:33:31 | |
Boris Johnson's former chief adviser made an epic seven-hour appearance at a parliamentary hearing this week, claiming the prime minister was unfit for the job and the health secretary a liar. We explore his bombastic claims and the political impact for Johnson. Plus, we examine the impact of the cuts to foreign aid on the ground and whether the budget will rise again. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe and special guest Andrew Mitchell MP. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Sean McGarrity. Review clips: Parliament TV Further reading: Cummings exposes dangers of a lightweight leader and a dysfunctional system Hancock admits some patients with Covid were moved into care homes Relations between Johnson and cabinet secretary fray over Cummings ties Cummings’ testimony reveals fatal flaws of the British state Cummings launches stinging attack on Johnson and handling of Covid crisis Lessons of Dominic Cummings’ testimony are still to be learnt UK aid cuts ‘directly hamper’ fight against HIV, warn politicians and Aids groups Cutting aid undermines the vision of Global Britain Africa feels the brunt of UK foreign aid cuts -Read the latest on UK politics -Follow @Seb Payne, @George Parker and @Robert Shrimsley -Subscribe to FT UK politics newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 May 2017 | The aftermath of the Manchester terror attack | 00:26:41 | |
A week in which Britain was shaken. And how Labour and Ukip will tackle terrorism. With George Parker, Sam Jones, Matt Singh and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Sep 2021 | Boris Johnson undertakes his first major overseas trip | 00:34:13 | |
This week, we analyse Boris Johnson’s trip to America, his address to the UN, his one-to-one with President Joe Biden and the health of the so-called special relationship. Joining to discuss are our political editor George Parker, and political and diplomatic correspondent Laura Hughes. Plus, we’ll be looking forward to the Labour party conference in Brighton next week. Keir Starmer has published a 14,000 word pamphlet setting out his vision for the country, but is anyone listening? Chief political correspondent Jim Pickard will discuss along with special guest John McTernan, the former Labour advisor and sometimes FT writer. Audio source: BBC Produced by Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Sean McGarrity. -Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk -Follow @Seb Payne, @Jim Pickard, @George Parker -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Mar 2021 | AstraZeneca vaccine tribulations | 00:31:00 | |
The UK encountered the first bumps in its vaccine roll out programme, as the government warned supplies of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab would drop significantly in April. Why? How will this affect the lockdown easing? What caused this shortfall and how does it play into Europe's issues with the vaccine? Plus, we discuss whether policing in the UK requires fundamental reform, following the Met’s handling of a vigil in London’s Clapham Common last weekend. Do current laws offer enough protection for women? Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Sarah Neville, Clive Cookson, Robert Shrimsley and Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Breen Turner and the editor Liam Nolan. Review clips: 10 Downing Street, European Commission, UK Parliament Read more: -EU threat to vaccine exports exposes mutual risks to global supply chain -Coronavirus tracker: the latest figures as countries fight the Covid-19 resurgence -Johnson urges EU to step back from coronavirus vaccine war -Retesting 1.7m vaccines and Indian delay blamed for UK shortage -NHS warns of ‘significant reduction’ in vaccine supplies -The police must learn to listen to women -Boris Johnson must make the security of women a national priority -Met faces its MeToo moment with anger over attitude of officers -Priti Patel insists new laws will protect women -Freeing women from the constant fear of violence -Fury at Everard murder spurs pledge to tackle violence against women -Read the latest on UK politics -Follow @Seb Payne, @George Parker and @Robert Shrimsley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Sep 2017 | Theresa May heads to Florence, and unfreezing the pay cap | 00:27:06 | |
The UK prime minister is set to give a big Brexit speech in Florence next week - what might she say and how important is it? And has the government made the right decision to lift the public sector pay cap? With George Parker, Sarah O’Connor, James Blitz and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Apr 2020 | Coronavirus latest: hitting 100k daily tests, tracing our contacts and Boris Johnson returns | 00:26:40 | |
The UK government is confident of reaching its target for daily Covid-19 tests by the end of April, but why is it still struggling to use its capacity? Is the NHS ready for nationwide contract tracing through volunteers and a new app? Plus, we look at what the prime minister faces when he is back in Downing Street, what can be done to help struggling small businesses and how the new Labour leader Keir Starmer performed at his first PMQs. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Sarah Neville and Robert Shrimsley. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Breen Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Sep 2016 | What next for Labour and whither George Osborne? | 00:29:21 | |
With George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Jim Pickard of the FT and John McTernan, political strategist and former Tony Blair aide. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Oct 2020 | Gloves come off over coronavirus | 00:26:32 | |
Boris Johnson's coronavirus strategy was yet again tested to breaking point this week, as Labour opposition leader Keir Starmer and leaders of northern English cities tore into the government's new three-tier alert system. Where does this leave the prime minister's strategy for handling the pandemic? Meanwhile, Brexit talks are set to enter a tense couple of weeks. Following a European Council meeting on Friday, Mr Johnson said he was convinced the EU was not ready to offer the UK a "Canada-style" trade agreement. Will there be a deal by January 1st? Presented by George Parker, with Andy Bounds, Jim Pickard, Peter Foster and special guest Georgina Wright of the Institute for Government. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Breen Turner and the editor, Liam Nolan. Music by Metaphor Music. Review clips: Parliament TV, Channel 4 News, European Commission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Nov 2019 | Midweek update: First TV debate, Lib Dem and Labour manifestos | 00:22:45 | |
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn survived their first head-to-head encounter but neither candidate to be prime minister scored major points or made much headway. Plus, we discuss the manifestos from the Liberal Democrats and Labour and where the opposition parties sit in the campaign. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Robert Shrimsley, Laura Hughes and Jim Pickard. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Clips from the ITV debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jul 2018 | The Brexit votes and Labour's antisemitism problem | 00:25:47 | |
The amendment votes in the House of Commons, the likely fate of Theresa May's Brexit plan and the Labour Party's problem with antisemitism. With Miranda Green, James Blitz and Robert Shrimsley of the FT. Presented by Sebastian Payne and produced by Molly Mintz and Anna Dedhar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Mar 2018 | Theresa May's third Brexit speech and profiling John McDonnell | 00:29:31 | |
The prime minister delivered her vision of the UK's future relationship with the EU, did it strike the right note? And will it be well received in Brussels? Plus, are Britain and Labour ready for John McDonnell to be the next chancellor? With George Parker, Miranda Green, Jim Pickard and Chris Giles of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Mar 2020 | Coronavirus: Britain in lockdown, Johnson tests positive, Sunak's help for self-employed | 00:29:42 | |
The prime minister addressed the nation and put Britain in lockdown at the beginning of the week after persuasion alone proved failed to keep people apart. By the end of the week Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock, health secretary, tested positive themselves. Can he run the country from isolation? Plus, we discuss concerns over the shortage of testing kits and PPE for NHS staff. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Clive Cookson and Laura Hughes. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jun 2016 | Brexit Britain - what happens next | 00:25:19 | |
With Gideon Rachman, Janan Ganesh, Chris Giles and Sarah Gordon. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Oct 2018 | Another failed Brexit summit and bullying in the House of Commons | 00:31:30 | |
Theresa May did not achieve a breakthrough in this week’s Brussels summit of EU leaders. So where do the Brexit talks now stand? Plus a new report has unveiled the extent of bullying and sexual harassment in Parliament. Does John Bercow need to resign? Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Alex Barker, Robert Shrimsley, Laura Hughes and Jim Pickard. Produced by Harry Robertson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Apr 2018 | Customs union conundrums and the upcoming local elections | 00:32:38 | |
The May government has yet to fully decide if it will have a customs union with the EU after Brexit. Does it need one and will parliament force her hand? Plus, is Labour set to make big gains in the local elections next Thursday? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With James Blitz, Jim Pickard and Laura Hughes of the Financial Times, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Produced by Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Feb 2016 | British sovereignty and a lack of Labour | 00:23:49 | |
Philip Stephens of the Financial Times, plus Ayesha Hazarika and Andrew Gimson, discuss whether the Eurosceptics or Europhiles are right about British sovereignty and why Labour has been mostly absent from the EU referendum debate. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Aug 2019 | The Boris bounce: the polls look good for PM Johnson, but what about the pound, the threat to the Union and defeat in Brecon? | 00:20:32 | |
We look back at a mixed first full week in the job for Boris Johnson, as he toured Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland against a backdrop of a slump in sterling and Bank of England warnings about economic trouble ahead. In Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, the self-styled "Minister for the Union" was warned he could break up the country if he presses ahead with a no deal Brexit. Opinion polls look good for the new PM, but in the real world the Tories lost the Brecon by-election. Presented by George Parker, with Miranda Green, William Wallace, Mure Dickie and Vincent Boland. Produced by Caroline Grady and Salome Pkhaladze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Feb 2020 | Brexit day finally arrives, and will Boris Johnson back HS2? | 00:28:45 | |
The UK has left the EU, three and a half years after the referendum result. What has been the mood leading up to departure day, will anything actually change and how will Boris Johnson define Britain's future position in the world? Plus we discuss the High Speed 2 railway project and why it has been drastically mismanaged. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Miranda Green, Robert Shrimsley, Jim Pickard and Gill Plimmer. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Jack Denton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Dec 2017 | Settling the Brexit bill and Corbyn vs. bankers | 00:28:55 | |
Has the UK agreed a financial settlement with the EU? What does this mean for making progress with Brexit? Plus, what motivated Jeremy Corbyn’s attack on Morgan Stanley and bankers generally? With George Parker, Alex Barker, Martin Wolf and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Jun 2017 | Election wrap-up, and how long will Theresa May last? | 00:24:59 | |
With Janan Ganesh, Miranda Green and Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jun 2017 | One year on since the referendum and the Queen's Speech | 00:25:15 | |
Plus, why the Conservatives have failed to negotiate a deal with the DUP. With Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and Vincent Boland of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Apr 2017 | Week 1 of 2017 general election | 00:27:07 | |
With George Parker, Miranda Green, Jim Pickard and Henry Mance of the Financial Times, plus pollster Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 May 2016 | US election countdown: Can Donald Trump get the female vote? | 00:11:48 | |
How will Donald Trump's treatment of women affect his race to the White House? Will the Republican establishment come around on their candidate now that he has agreed to joint fundraising efforts with the Republican National Committee? How will financing from influential Republican donors affect Mr Trump's grassroots support? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo and Courtney Weaver discuss this and more from Washington, D.C. Clips courtesy of Reuters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Aug 2018 | Summer interview special: Lisa Nandy | 00:34:41 | |
In our third episode, we visit the town of Wigan in the north-west of England to speak to its Labour MP. We discuss what should be done to help boost Britain’s provincial towns, why the party is falling out of touch with its heartland supporters and whether Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership approach is too divisive. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jan 2022 | The Met vs Sue Gray on ‘partygate’ | 00:33:46 | |
The official investigation into lockdown Downing Street gatherings was due to be concluded this week, but a criminal probe by the police has thrown Whitehall’s Sue Gray off course. When will the inquiry be released? Plus, we discuss the UK’s involvement in the worsening situation in Ukraine and what it says about post-Brexit foreign policy. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Robert Shirmsley, Laura Hughes and Gideon Rachman. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Jan Sigsworth. Audio: Sky News -Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk -Follow @Seb Payne
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| 11 Nov 2017 | Farewell Priti hello Penny, and solving the Northern Ireland conundrum | 00:26:11 | |
Has Theresa May’s government been fatally weakened by the forced departure of Priti Patel? And is any progress being made in addressing the Northern Ireland border problem after Brexit? With George Parker and Alex Barker of the Financial Times, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Nov 2016 | The Article 50 ruling and Mark Carney stays in London | 00:24:05 | |
With George Parker, Martin Wolf, Chris Giles, David Allen Green and Jane Croft of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Sep 2020 | Brexit deal or no deal? | 00:30:18 | |
Boris Johnson's government is bringing in a new law — the internal market bill — that threatens to undermine the UK's withdrawal agreement with the EU. Will this push negotiations for a trade deal between the UK and EU even closer to collapse? Plus, coronavirus is spreading rapidly once more in Britain and, in response, new measures to limit gatherings are to be introduced. But will they be enough to stop the UK heading towards a second national lockdown? Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Peter Foster, George Parker, Sarah Neville and Clive Cookson. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer is Breen Turner and the editor Liam Nolan. Music by Metaphor Music. Review clips: Parliament, RTÉ News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | Bridget Phillipson on Labour's long-term strategy | 00:25:15 | |
In the latest from our special interview series, the FT's Sebastian Payne talks to Bridget Phillipson, Labour's shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, about the government's economic recovery plan, and how Labour would approach it differently. Plus, how the party plans to regain support across the north of England and why it needs to move beyond the Brexit divide. Produced by Fiona Symon and Liam Nolan, with research by George Steer. The sound engineer is Breen Turner. Theme music by Metaphor Music. Review clip: BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Feb 2017 | A big week for Brexit and the Lib Dem fight-back | 00:25:40 | |
With George Parker, Philip Stephens, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jan 2021 | Brexit has arrived | 00:30:19 | |
The UK has fully left the EU, ending 47 years of membership. In this Brexit special, we examine the last-minute trade deal that Prime Minister Boris Johnson brokered last week, the new checks and red tape that have been introduced, how Britain will use its regulatory freedoms and why the future of the United Kingdom will dominate politics in 2021. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Peter Foster and special guest Allie Renison of the Institute of Directors. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Breen Turner and the editor Aimee Keane. Review clips: Sky News, Parliament. Further reading: -How will Boris Johnson use Britain’s hard won ‘freedom’ from Brussels? -UK and EU agree one-year grace period on rules of origin forms -With Brexit ‘done’, Britain must rebuild trust in Europe -Ministers fear port disruption in January as formal ties with EU end -Exit from single market closes a chapter UK did so much to write -Read the latest on UK politics -Follow @Seb Payne and @George Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Sep 2018 | Labour moves on anti-Semitism and Brexit deadlock continues | 00:33:52 | |
Westminster returned from from its summer break this week and we discuss the two main stories that still dominate the headlines: Labour's travails with anti-Semitism and the government's lack of progress on Brexit. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Alex Barker, Miranda Green, James Blitz and Jim Pickard of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2016 | US election countdown: After the vote | 00:14:11 | |
As the presidential campaign draws to a close, the FT's Courtney Weaver and Shawn Donnan discuss what to expect in the days after the election, from possible cabinet appointments to the future of the Republican party to the fate of Paul Ryan's political career. Sign up for the FT White House Countdown email newsletter at FT.com/NBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Oct 2021 | Why every day at Conservative conference is Johnson day | 00:36:51 | |
This week we analyse this year’s Conservative party conference. First, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech: how credible was it? Can low-skilled immigration be simply replaced without a big inflation risk? Political editor George Parker and chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley analyse. And then, we look at the other main theme of this year’s conference: levelling up. Did we gain any extra insight from Johnson and Michael Gove on what it means, how it can be delivered and what success looks like? Two special guests will explore: Rachel Wolf of Public First and Paul Swinney from the Centre for Cities think-tank. Audio source: BBC Produced by Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Sean McGarrity. -Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk -Follow @Seb Payne, @Robert Shrimsley, @George Parker -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Apr 2020 | Coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson in hospital, a route for our lockdown and Keir Starmer’s first week | 00:29:08 | |
The health of the prime minister has dominated this week, as the prime minister was admitted to intensive care suffering from Covid-19. Can foreign secretary Dominic Raab fill his shoes? Will the Quad of ministers be important in his absence? Plus, we discuss how and when the UK can exit the lockdown and what Keir Starmer has done in his first week as Labour leader. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Laura Hughes and Robert Shrimsley. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Breen Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jan 2021 | Enforcing lockdown as vaccines ramp up | 00:30:57 | |
The UK's battle against the new strain of Covid-19 has had mixed results this week – deaths continued to be high while infections started to fall. Are enough people following the rules? And is the vaccine rollout going to plan? Plus, we discuss the government's plans to move 22,000 civil servants out of Whitehall and whether it will help the prime minister's "levelling up" agenda. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Jim Pickard, Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe, Andy Bounds and special guest Jill Rutter of the Institute for Government. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Breen Turner and the editor Liam Nolan. Review clips: Downing Street, Parliament, BBC Further reading: -Covid infection trends in England put scientists at odds -UK government pressed to extend free school meals scheme -UK set to step up coronavirus vaccinations -England’s Covid infection rates ease as restrictions are reinforced -Pledge to level-up UK questioned after northern transport budget cuts -‘Treasury North’ leads march of civil servants out of London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Dec 2019 | Election week four: Boris Johnson dodges the BBC, Labour’s minority government plans, more reports from the stump | 00:36:11 | |
The last full week of the UK’s election campaign was dominated by Boris Johnson’s failure to turn up to an interview with Andrew Neil, yet another anti-Semitism row in Labour and the Brexit party descending into more infighting. We analyse all the latest developments, plus we discuss our exclusive interview with John McDonnell and what is happening on the campaign trail in Kensington and Peterborough. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Miranda Green, Robert Shrimsley, George Parker, Jim Pickard and Laura Hughes. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Eoin McSweeney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Dec 2016 | Brexit arrives in the Supreme Court and the Commons | 00:28:31 | |
With George Parker, Philip Stephens, David Allen Green and Jane Croft. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Nov 2016 | Inside US election night | 00:15:45 | |
FT reporters discuss how the election night unfolded from the inside, what the pollsters missed, and how the markets moved. Plus a look at the way fiscal policy might develop under the new Trump administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Nov 2019 | First week of the election, Labour's big broadband pledge | 00:34:20 | |
The first week of campaigning is over, but none of the parties have made much progress. Boris Johnson struggled with the floods, Nigel Farage tied himself in knots on where to stand candidates, Jo Swinson tried to cut through and Jeremy Corbyn unveiled a radical policy to offer free broadband for all. We examine all their campaigns and what might happen next. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Jim Pickard, Miranda Green, Robert Shrimsley and Laura Hughes. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Eoin McSweeney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jan 2019 | The end of no-deal Brexit and Labour's shifting stance | 00:35:24 | |
MPs are likely to demand an end to a no-deal Brexit next week, what does this mean for Theresa May's deal and the Brexit debate? The consequences in Westminster will be huge. Plus is the Labour party shifting towards a second referendum? Or is a general election more likely? Presented by Miranda Green. With Sebastian Payne, James Blitz, Jim Pickard and Paul Mason. Produced by Caroline Grady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Nov 2017 | Hammond's Budget success and the Irish border conundrum | 00:26:03 | |
This week's budget went without a hitch for the May government, but what does the future hold for the economy? And why was Labour's response so poor? Plus, can cooler heads prevail over brokering a new relationship between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic after Brexit? With Chris Giles, Arthur Beesley and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Sep 2020 | Sunak's tax dilemma | 00:29:38 | |
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned both the public and Conservative MPs that difficult decisions must be taken on tax and spending. How dire is the UK economy and will taxes rise? We also discuss the closure of the Department for International Development, which has been rolled into the all-new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Will this strengthen the UK's foreign policy, and at what cost to aid projects? Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Chris Giles, Robert Shrimsley and Bronwen Maddox, director of the Institute for Government think-tank. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer is Breen Turner and the editor Liam Nolan. Music by Metaphor Music. Review clips: Parliament, ITV News, LabourList, BBC Radio 4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Nov 2016 | The Trump effect on British foreign policy | 00:21:12 | |
With Roula Khalaf, Philip Stephens, Janan Ganesh and James Blitz of the Financial Times. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Jul 2019 | Out goes May, Johnson and the kipper and Brexit and the new EU top team | 00:25:08 | |
Theresa May's last days in No 10 - is she going with a bang or a whimper? And who will be the next prime minister, and what do we know about him? Plus, the new top team in Brussels, the balance of power in Europe and what it will mean for Brexit. Presented by George Parker, with Jim Pickard, Miranda Green, Ben Hall and Alex Barker. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Salome Pkhaladze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Apr 2020 | Coronavirus latest: Lockdown extended, exit strategies at home and in Europe and Brexit delay ruled out | 00:26:50 | |
Dominic Raab, standing in for Boris Johnson while the prime minister recovers from Covid-19, announced this week another three weeks of social distancing. What can Britain learn from other European countries as they begin tentatively to ease their lockdowns? Plus, we discuss the government’s hardline stance on an extension to the transition period to leave the EU, and what Brussels thinks of it. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Robert Shrimsley, Laura Hughes and Ben Hall. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Breen Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jul 2016 | Brexit Britain - the political storm | 00:30:32 | |
With Robert Shrimsley, James Blitz, Philip Stephens and Jim Pickard of the FT, Iain Martin, author and political commentator, and Marcus Roberts, former political Labour strategist and now a pollster at YouGov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Dec 2020 | Time running out for Brexit trade deal | 00:27:42 | |
With negotiations on a Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU stalled again, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warning of a no-deal outcome, can the process be salvaged? Plus, with the Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland resolved this week in a new protocol, has the threat of a new trade border in the Irish Sea really been removed? Presented by George Parker, with Jim Brunsden, Peter Foster, Sam Lowe of the Centre for European Reform and Jess Sergeant from the Institute for Government. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Josh de la Mare. The sound engineer was Breen Turner and the editor Liam Nolan. Review clips: Downing Street, European Union, Parliament. And why not join us this Tuesday 15 December, 2020 at 15:00 GMT for an unmissable opportunity to quiz FT Journalists on the plans to prevent short-term Brexit-related chaos and economic disruption. Be part of an interactive discussion on how borders, customs, trade and travel will change in 2021. Find out how supply chains are being impacted and the effect of the negotiations on food, farming and fishing. Join the conversation on the likely effects of the new rules on UK business – from major corporations to SMEs. Register free today here Further reading: -Standing on the edge of the Brexit precipice -Nine things you need to know about a no-deal Brexit -Boris Johnson warns Britain to prepare for no-deal Brexit -Brexit border plan leaves Northern Ireland business groups uneasy -Read the latest on UK politics -Follow @Seb Payne and @George Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jan 2019 | May's Brexit deal dies, but the prime minister survives | 00:33:18 | |
Brexit was finally put to a meaningful vote in the House of Commons this week and MPs gave a resounding no to Theresa May's deal. But her government survived a confidence motion so the stalemate has turned, We discuss what lies ahead for Brexit, the prime minister and the Conservative party. Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Alex Barker, Robert Shrimsley and Laura Hughes. Produced by Caroline Grady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jul 2019 | What to expect from Boris Johnson, and how the opposition is reacting to the new prime minister | 00:24:38 | |
The key appointments by Britain's new Conservative prime minister and what we're learning about his priorities and strategy, especially - of course - on Brexit. Plus, we discuss the jostling for position among the other political parties, and Nigel Farage's latest project in the US. Presented by Miranda Green, with George Parker and Jim Pickard of the FT and Henry Newman of the Open Europe think-tank. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Salome Pkhaladze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Oct 2018 | Tory conference reviewed and a tricky fortnight for Brexit | 00:31:03 | |
The Conservative party gathered in Birmingham this week for a broadly successful if uneventful conference. But is Theresa May safe as leader for the duration? Plus we discuss whether there is a compromise in the offing for the Irish border to seal a Brexit deal. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Alex Barker, Laura Hughes and Miranda Green. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Harry Robertson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Oct 2021 | Delivering the autumn Budget | 00:33:10 | |
This week we examine the philosophy behind this year’s Budget and whether this is a marked change in how the Conservatives look at the economy. Political editor George Parker and chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley discuss. And we look ahead to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, where world leaders will, or won’t, step up on tackling climate change. Will Boris Johnson’s bold ambitions be met? Or will it turn out to be another missed opportunity? Climate reporter Camilla Hodgson and columnist Pilitia Clarke will explain. Audio source: BBC Produced by Howie Shannon. The sound engineers were Breen Turner and Sean McGarrity. -Read the latest on https://www.ft.com/world/uk -Follow @Seb Payne, @George Parker, @Robert Shrimsley -Subscribe to https://www.ft.com/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 May 2019 | Theresa May's succession, and Labour's opportunities | 00:38:27 | |
Theresa May has finally agreed to step down, clearing the way for a leadership contest this summer, against the background of the European Parliament elections. Might we have three prime ministers this year? And what does this all mean for Labour? Presented by Miranda Green, with George Parker, Laura Hughes and John Burn-Murdoch of the FT and political strategist John McTernan. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2019 | Midweek update: the final campaign days | 00:15:19 | |
Boris Johnson endured some of the most difficult days of the campaign to date, as he struggled to deal with an NHS crisis in Leeds. Will it knock him off course? Plus, we discuss Jonathan Ashworth's leaked comments, why the Liberal Democrats are miserable and how the Conservative campaign is going in target seats in the north of England. Presented by George Parker with Sebastian Payne and Laura Hughes. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Dec 2016 | Mrs May goes to Brussels and the Southern rail strike | 00:28:27 | |
With George Parker, James Blitz and Robert Wright. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||