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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.

    Humza Yousaf quits – what next?

    Humza Yousaf quits – what next?

    Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has just announced his intention to resign. Lucy Dunn speaks to Katy Balls and Spectator contributor Iain Macwhirter about how the past few weeks have led to this point and what to expect from an SNP leadership contest.

    • 15 min
    Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 28/04/2024

    Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 28/04/2024

    Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.

    The prime minister is in a frustrated mood as he bats away questions about the general election. Dan Poulter has defected to Labour, and Wes Streeting says more disaffected Tories are welcome. Humza Yousaf is walking a tightrope as he faces two votes of no-confidence. And Streeting defends Labour's decision to keep the pensions triple lock.

    Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill. 

    • 15 min
    Can Starmer do patriotism?

    Can Starmer do patriotism?

    It was St George's Day this week, and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he has 'no time' for those who 'flinch' at the St George's flag. But how authentic is his patriotism?

    Katy Balls speaks to Tom Baldwin, former Labour Party adviser and author of new book England: Seven Myths That Changed a Country – and How to Set Them Straight.

    Produced by Megan McElroy. 

    • 12 min
    Can Humza Yousaf hang on?

    Can Humza Yousaf hang on?

    Humza Yousaf faces the biggest crisis of his leadership to date – with his fate in the hands of former SNP leadership rival Ash Regan. Will Humza step down before he is pushed? Or is there a narrow gap through which the First Minister can fight on?

    Lucy Dunn speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls. 

    • 11 min
    Is this the beginning of the end for Humza Yousaf?

    Is this the beginning of the end for Humza Yousaf?

    After two and a half years in government together, Humza Yousaf has terminated the SNP’s governing pact with the Scottish Greens. The decision was rubber stamped at a hastily arranged meeting of the Scottish cabinet on Thursday morning. It preempts a vote by rank-and-file Green members on whether to walk away from Yousaf’s government after he ditched a key climate target.

    In response, The Scottish Conservatives have tabled a vote of no confidence vote. And the Yousaf might very well lose it, now the Greens are out of the government. What will this mean for the first minister?

    Katy Balls speaks to Lucy Dunn, Iain Macwhirter and Fraser Nelson. 

    Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

    • 14 min
    Has Angela Rayner redeemed herself?

    Has Angela Rayner redeemed herself?

    With Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer away, Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner stepped in for PMQs today. Questions quickly turned to the long running row about Rayner's tax affairs. Did she redeem herself?   

    Also, the prime minister has announced further UK military spending, confirming it will rise to 2.5% of national income by 2030. Does the move cause problems for Keir Starmer? 

    Katy Balls speaks to James Heale and Isabel Hardman. 

    Produced by Megan McElroy.

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
134 Ratings

134 Ratings

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Volume modulation?

Like the show but where is the producer? Volumes range all over the place. Sounds like some are close to their mikes and others are miles away. Irritating.

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Short and sweet.

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More Kate Andrews!

Love the podcast already (even as an American who only tunes in religiously during election/leadership contests) but please invite Kate on more frequently!

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