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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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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 12/05/24
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour is another blow to the Tories, but could she prove more trouble than she's worth for Starmer? David Cameron says the UK will continue to provide arms to Israel, but Labour disagrees. And as Russian attacks gather pace in Ukraine, Cameron says Ukraine's allies will prevail if they work together.
Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill. -
Can John Swinney turn it around for the SNP?
John Swinney, newly inaugurated First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the SNP, has been in the job for a week. What have we learnt since he took up the job, and can he turn things around for the party in time for a general election?
James Heale speaks to Lucy Dunn and Fergus Mutch, former SNP adviser.
Produced by Megan McElroy. -
The UK leaves recession – but is it too late for the Tories?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed this morning that the UK confined its technical recession to 2023. The economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the first three months of the year, thanks in large part to stronger-than-expected growth in March, which reached 0.4 per cent. But is the plan really working?
Also on the podcast, Keir Starmer gave a speech in Dover this morning on Labour's plans to stop the boats. He also took the opportunity to unveil new Labour MP Natalie Elphicke. Is there any clear blue water between Labour and the Tories when it comes to migration?
Oscar Edmondson speaks to Kate Andrews and James Heale.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson. -
Can Lammy charm Trump?
This week, shadow foreign secretary David Lammy is stateside, meeting with senior advisors to Donald Trump and hoping to charm them. Meanwhile, David Cameron gives his first set-piece policy speech. Who is the more credible statesman? Cindy Yu talks to James Heale and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform.
Produced by Cindy Yu. -
Why does Labour want Natalie Elphicke?
The MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, has shocked MPs and pundits across the political spectrum by defecting to the Labour party today. In her resignation letter, she accused the Conservative party for having 'abandoned' the 'centre ground'. But for someone who has vocally criticised Labour in the past, how helpful is Elphicke's defection? Oscar Edmondson talks to Katy Balls and Isabel Hardman.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu. -
Will there really be a hung parliament?
It's the first day back after the local elections. Following Thursday's results, some polling suggests that if the votes were replicated in a general election, there might be a hung parliament. Could this be a reality?
The Spectator's James Heale and Katy Balls are joined by Chris Hopkins, Political Research Director at Savanta.
Produced by Megan McElroy.
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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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