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Sit back, pour yourself a drink and join GB News' Political Editor Christopher Hope at his regular table in a Westminster pub where he will discuss the latest insider political intrigue and gossip with everyone from popstars to politicians. New episodes released every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Zack Polanski to lose leadership of Green Party to Hannah Spencer before next General Election?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Zack Polanski to lose leadership of Green Party to Hannah Spencer before next General Election?

    Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad On this week's episode of Chopper's Political Podcast, GB News' Political Editor Christopher Hope is joined by Jonathan Ashworth. The former Labour MP speaks openly about suffering a stroke on New Year's Day and how it has changed his perspective on life. He also weighs in on the current state of the Labour Party and their failure in Government. #LabourParty #UKPolitics #UKNews The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  2. Nigel Farage: There's only one man for the job of UK Ambassador to Trump

    1 MAY

    Nigel Farage: There's only one man for the job of UK Ambassador to Trump

    Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad Nigel Farage has signalled that he wants to stay in frontline politics into his 70s, as he disclosed that Donald Trump wanted him to be British ambassador to Washington nearly a decade ago. The leader of Reform UK also spoke publicly for the first time about his decision to accept a £5million pre-election donation from businessman Christopher Harborne, insisting that it was "a personal gift" to keep me safe "for the rest of my life". Mr Farage, 62, will be 65 if he leads Reform into the next general election if it is called by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in 2029. It has been widely expected that Mr Farage will bow out of frontline politics if he does not win the election. Reform has led in the polls for over a year. However in an interview with GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast, Mr Farage signalled for the first time that he wanted to keep going in frontline politics. Asked if the general election would be Mr Farage's "last hurrah", he said: "I've been told that for years. There's no denying that the years are going by. But then, if I was a French or American politician - [look at] Trump and Biden, and Chirac and many, others..." Jacques Chirac was 62 years old when he first became French President in 1995 and was 74 when he completed his second term in 2007. Joe Biden was 82 years old when he stood down as President in late 2024. Donald Trump is presently 79 years old. But he added: "All I'm thinking about after eight weeks on the road, I'm thinking about Thursday, 7 May. What happens in these elections? And next Thursday for us is like Becher's Brook. If we clear Becher's Brook and we land unharmed, we've got a very good path to the next election." Mr Farage also disclosed that President Donald Trump had asked for me to be British ambassador to Washington at the start of his first term in the White House in 2017. Addressing the disparaging remarks about the special relationship by the current UK ambassador, he said: "There's only one man who should be ambassador, it is perfectly obvious, you would have had none of this nonsense. "Trump actually asked for it in 2017; Trump actually said 'make Nigel the ambassador, it woud be great for relationships'. And I could have walked into the Oval Office and spoke to him on even terms. He loves the UK. For him the King is brilliant." The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  3. The true cost of Brexit: Keir Starmer to cost taxpayer £22BILLION a year in pursuit of rejoining EU?

    17 APR

    The true cost of Brexit: Keir Starmer to cost taxpayer £22BILLION a year in pursuit of rejoining EU?

    Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad As Westminster returns from the Easter recess, the debate over Britain’s relationship with the European Union has reignited. In this episode of Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope sits down with key figures from both sides of the Brexit divide to discuss the potential "dynamic alignment" of UK and EU rules and what it means for British sovereignty. Matthew Elliott, former Chief Executive of the Vote Leave campaign, raises the alarm over what he describes as a "Rejoin Trap." He argues that Sir Keir Starmer’s pursuit of a "EU Reset" could come with an eye-watering price tag of £22 billion per year—a figure he calculates based on the loss of the UK’s former rebate and inflationary costs. Elliott further warns that the government may use controversial "Henry VIII clauses" to bypass Parliamentary scrutiny, potentially tethering the UK to Brussels' legislation indefinitely. Later in the program, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey offers a different perspective. He outlines his party's push for a return to the Customs Union to reduce bureaucracy for British businesses and calls for a rebuilding of trust with international partners. Sir Ed also critiques the current government's diplomatic strategy and shares his candid views on the global impact of a potential second Donald Trump presidency. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  4. The triple lock timebomb and why UK pensions are more at risk than ever before...

    10 APR

    The triple lock timebomb and why UK pensions are more at risk than ever before...

    Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad In this week's Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope is joined by Tom Harwood and Katherine Forster to examine the growing debate around the UK state pension and the “triple lock.” With Reform UK now joining other major parties in backing the policy, the discussion explores why the triple lock remains politically untouchable, despite rising concerns over its long-term cost. The panel breaks down how the system works, why it was introduced, and how it has helped reduce pensioner poverty, while also raising questions about fairness between generations. They also look at the mounting financial pressures facing the UK, including the rising cost of pensions, slow economic growth, and an ageing population. Could the triple lock become unsustainable in the future? And if so, what alternatives might be considered? The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #UKPension #Pension #GovernmentPension #StatePension #Economy #Finance Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. EXPOSED: Britain’s 'untouchable’ Civil Service eating up taxpayer cash and why it's worse than ever

    3 APR

    EXPOSED: Britain’s 'untouchable’ Civil Service eating up taxpayer cash and why it's worse than ever

    Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad On this week's Chopper’s Political Podcast, GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope speaks to former civil servant Ameer Kotecha about his experience working in government and the challenges facing the UK civil service. Kotecha discusses recruitment and promotion practices, workplace culture, performance management, and the balance between process and delivery. He expresses his dismay at the ongoing working from home culture, problems with external hiring, and the role of specialist expertise within government departments. #UKNews #UKPolitics #UKLatest The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  6. Exclusive: 40 Labour MPs write to Government consider watering down ban on petrol and diesel cars

    27 MAR

    Exclusive: 40 Labour MPs write to Government consider watering down ban on petrol and diesel cars

    Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here:  https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad Dozens of Labour MPs have written to Sir Keir Starmer and three Cabinet ministers demanding the Government looks at watering down its net zero commitment to drive sales of electric vehicles amid fears that UK car makers might have to shed jobs. Mansfield MP Steve Yemm told GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast that up to 40 Labour MPs - more than one in 10 of all Labour MPs - had written to the ministers urging a rethink of targets to end all sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. Car makers were having to discount the sales of new electric vehicles to hit ever-increasing proportion of electric sales. Under current UK policy, new petrol/diesel cars will be banned from 2030, with all new cars required to be zero-emission by 2035. Mr Yemm said that between 30 and 40 Labour MPs had written to Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Heidi Alexander, the Transport secretary and Peter Kyle, the Business secretary, calling for a review. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  7. UK hospitals and universities snub offer of free King Charles portrait - Is the monarchy in crisis?

    20 MAR

    UK hospitals and universities snub offer of free King Charles portrait - Is the monarchy in crisis?

    Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here:  https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad The overwhelming majority of universities and hospitals in the country snubbed the Government's offer of a free portrait of the King shortly after his coronation in 2023, GB News can reveal. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, blamed the poor take-up of the £131 picture of the King on managers in the public sector who were unnecessarily worried that people would be offended.  "All of this rubbish needs to stop," she told GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast, adding: "We should not be afraid of the word 'patriotism'. It's important." Under the voluntary programme - called His Majesty's Portrait Scheme - 20,500 portraits of the King were sent to public bodies across the UK from November 2023 to August 2024, costing £2.7million. In all take up among all eligible public bodies was just 30.6 per cent, with just 2.8 per cent of hospitals and 7.4 per cent of universities asking for a free portrait of Charles III. The portrait proved more popular among schools - where 29.1 per cent signed up to the scheme - Church of England churches (25.5 per cent) and Coroner's Courts (100 per cent). Asked about the findings on GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast, Mrs Badenoch said managers were overly worried about people who might be offended by an image of the King. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  8. UK is not heading towards 'papers please' culture with the new digital ID scheme, says Darren Jones

    13 MAR

    UK is not heading towards 'papers please' culture with the new digital ID scheme, says Darren Jones

    Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope speaks with the Prime Minister’s Chief Secretary, Darren Jones, about the Government’s proposed digital ID system. The plan would allow people to verify their identity through the Gov.uk app, potentially simplifying access to public services such as tax, benefits and passport applications. The government says the system would be voluntary and designed to make services faster and easier to use. However, the proposal has sparked debate about privacy, trust in government and whether the UK could be moving toward a national ID system. Christopher Hope also discusses concerns raised by critics about “papers please” culture, data protection, and how the system might work for people who are not digitally connected. Later in the podcast, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately joins the discussion to raise concerns about government plans that could influence how private pension funds invest billions of pounds in savers’ money. #UKNews #UKPolitics #DigitalID The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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Sit back, pour yourself a drink and join GB News' Political Editor Christopher Hope at his regular table in a Westminster pub where he will discuss the latest insider political intrigue and gossip with everyone from popstars to politicians. New episodes released every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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