45 episodes

Brexit, Theresa May's fragile hold on power, the return of the Labour left under Jeremy Corbyn, and Donald Trump as President make this a fascinating time in politics. But the reality for many people in the UK is a rise in the cost of living, cuts to public services and uncertainty over the future. The Mirror Politics team analyse the goings on in Westminster and beyond, and let you know how the plans made by people in power will really affect you. We speak to the key players and give you our perspective on the political scene. Subscribing will automatically get you all the upcoming episodes and don't forget to follow Mirror Politics on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mirrorpolitics) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mirrorpolitics) for the latest politics news.

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    • 4.8 • 11 Ratings

Brexit, Theresa May's fragile hold on power, the return of the Labour left under Jeremy Corbyn, and Donald Trump as President make this a fascinating time in politics. But the reality for many people in the UK is a rise in the cost of living, cuts to public services and uncertainty over the future. The Mirror Politics team analyse the goings on in Westminster and beyond, and let you know how the plans made by people in power will really affect you. We speak to the key players and give you our perspective on the political scene. Subscribing will automatically get you all the upcoming episodes and don't forget to follow Mirror Politics on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mirrorpolitics) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mirrorpolitics) for the latest politics news.

    The Climate Crisis Panel - Part 2

    The Climate Crisis Panel - Part 2

    Welcome to a two part special edition of our podcast: The Climate Crisis Panel.Campaigner and TV presenter Chris Packham chairs a special panel of scientists and activists to discuss the climate crisis.In Part 2, the panel talk about how fast fashion affects the environment, whether public figures are doing enough to promote lifestyle changes and the panel reveal their climate change 'demands'.Daily Mirror Environment Editor Nada Farhoud wraps up the panel by talking about how those insights helped steer the Climate Issue edition of the newspaper and our coverage online.You can see our Climate Issue coverage on social media by searching #MirrorClimateCrisis and if you have questions for our panel, please send them to community@mirror.co.uk For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    • 47 min
    The Climate Crisis Panel - Part 1

    The Climate Crisis Panel - Part 1

    Welcome to a two part special edition of our podcast: The Climate Crisis Panel.In part 1, campaigner and TV presenter Chris Packham chairs a special panel of scientists and activists to discuss the climate crisis.The experts discuss why the climate issue is everyone's issue, what we can do to save the planet and break down some of the terminology around the debate.Daily Mirror Editor Alison Phillips speaks about why climate change is a cause the newspaper has to highlight, and the panel cover everything from the personal cost of saving the planet and whether Extinction Rebellion are making a difference.You can see our Climate Issue coverage on social media by searching #MirrorClimateCrisis and if you have questions for our panel, please send them to community@mirror.co.uk For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Mirror Next Gen: Teenagers take control of the Daily Mirror

    Mirror Next Gen: Teenagers take control of the Daily Mirror

    MirrorNextGen is a ground-breaking project by the Mirror which has seen us hand over control of our print and online coverage for one day. It is a chance for a group of British teenagers to put the things they care about at the heart of the national conversation.In this special episode of the podcast, our Head of Politics Jason Beattie is joined by four members of that teenage team of editors: Jaspreet Khatkar, Ross Forman, Courtney Bradley and Saleem Akhtar.They explain how they put together the special edition of the Mirror, what they learned and how it has shaped their views on the media. They also discuss the challenges facing young people, votes at 16 and their ambitions for the future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    • 27 min
    A review of the year when politics lost leave of it senses

    A review of the year when politics lost leave of it senses

    In this final podcast of 2018 we look back at a tumultuous, gripping and febrile year in politics.There were resignations and rebellions.There were moments of madness and moments of goodness. There was dancing and dark plotting.Above all it was dominated by the bitter battles over Brexit.It was also the year of the Salisbury attacks, rows over anti-semitism and the Windrush scandal.2018 also saw Theresa May suffer a vote of non-confidence, the Tories torn apart over Europe and the rise of the people’s vote campaign.The Mirror’s Jason Beattie, Ben Glaze and Nicola Bartlett discuss the highs and lows of the year.They give their verdicts on how the last 12 months went for Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems, name their heroes and villains and predict what could happen in 2019. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    • 49 min
    Budget treat or trickery?

    Budget treat or trickery?

    Philip Hammond claimed his Budget meant austerity was coming to an end.There was more money for the NHS, defence and to help ease the roll out of the universal credit.And sprinkled on top of the spending spree was a new round of income tax cuts.But how generous was the Chancellor?And does his boast about ending austerity stack up?In the latest Ayes to the Left podcast the Mirror’s Kevin Maguire, Jason Beattie and Dan Bloom deliver their verdict on Budget.They go through the small print to find out who are the winners and losers and explain why the spending squeeze is going to continue for years to come.They also look at Labour’s response and discuss how John McDonnell may have made a strategic blunder in refusing to reverse the tax cuts which overwhelmingly benefit the very richest at the expense of the poorest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    • 29 min
    Careers, confidences and conferences

    Careers, confidences and conferences

    There were rows, rallies, parties and career-ending speeches.This year’s conference season saw Labour leave Liverpool on a high, the Conservatives suffer the blues in Birmingham and the Lib Dems struggle to be heard in Brighton.In the latest Ayes to the Left podcast the Mirror’s Kevin Maguire, Nicola Bartlett and Jason Beattie give their verdict on this year’s conferences.They discuss Theresa May’s speech, how the Boris Johnson bubble has burst and the Conservative angst over the threat posed by Jeremy Corbyn.They also name which politicians had a good conference and which return to Westminster with their tale between their legs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Alxbear ,

Alternative

Good that the Daily Mirror is embracing this new medium

livinlavidapodcast ,

Good listen

Great to hear from experts, and the humour offsets the general bleakness of the current political landscape.

LibRemainer ,

A leftie listen

They know their stuff but make it easy for people to follow. And they aren't afraid to criticise any of our politicians who are generally managing to be an absolute omnishambles over everything, particularly Brexit.

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