Chopper's Politics

Allegedly retired politician and current President of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, joins Christopher Hope in the Red Lion for the first Chopper's Politics of 2022.The former UKIP leader paints a gloomy picture for the Prime Minister, predicting another seismic shift away from the Tories in Red Wall seats and the ousting of yet another Tory leader.Also on the podcast: Conservative MP for Stevenage Stephen McPartland shares his concerns for families facing a choice between eating and heating as a hike in energy bills looms,Plus Sir Keith Mills, the government's Obesity Tsar, on whether free cinema tickets would really encourage you to hit the treadmill.A revolt on the Right is brewing – and I'm ready to be part of it, by Nigel Farage: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/01/07/revolt-right-brewing-ready-part/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Sign up to the Chopper's Politics newsletter: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/newsletters |Listen to I Witnessed History: www.playpodca.st/witnessed |Email: [email protected] | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In need of some seasonal cheer? Are the daily lateral flows somewhat dampening your spirits? Come and join Christopher Hope, plus his Telegraph pals, for Chopper's Festive Quiz.Chopper is joined by Camilla Tominey, Tim Stanley and Michael Deacon for a fittingly chaotic look back over 2021. Will you beat our team of top hacks? Given we know the scores, we have a sneaking suspicion you might...For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Sign up to the Chopper's Politics newsletter: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/newsletters |Listen to Planet Normal: www.playpodca.st/planetnormal|Email: [email protected] | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from rebellion in the Commons, Conservative MP for Bishop Auckland and one of Parliament’s youngest sitting politicians, Dehenna Davison joins Christopher Hope on his favourite table in the Red Lion pub. But does her recent vote against the PM’s Covid pass scheme indicate waning confidence in his leadership? How will the Tories make “levelling up” more than just a catchphrase? And is politics all she expected? Listen to find out.Plus: after over three decades at Sky and ITV respectively, political journalists Adam Boulton and Libby Wiener are stepping down. They share their collective memory of a changing industry, a changing Westminster, and a changing Boris Johnson. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Sign up to the Chopper's Politics newsletter: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/newsletters |Listen to Brian Moore's Full Contact: https://www.playpodca.st/fullcontact|Email: [email protected] | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.