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Russia's propaganda battle and knife crime in London
The war of information over the events in Salisbury has become increasingly tense. Is the UK engaging a hopeless propaganda battle with Russia? Plus, why is London witnessing a spike in knife crime? And what can be done to address it? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Gideon Rachman, Henry Mance, Miranda Green and Robert Wright of the Financial Times. Produced by Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Corbyn's anti-Semitism woes and Sheffield's battle with trees
It has been a difficult week for the Labour leader, who has struggled to stem criticisms of his stance on racial hatred. Plus the row in Sheffield about trees, and what it tells us about public-private partnerships and taking back control. Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Jim Pickard, Robert Shrimsley and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, and Dino Sofos from the BBC. Produced by Joshua Oliver and Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The use and abuse of data in politics - plus May's Brexit breakthrough
The scandal around Cambridge Analytica has raised questions about whether data is being misused. Will the revelations about the British firm's Facebook strategy undermine the votes for Brexit and Donald Trump? Plus, has Theresa May secured a Brexit deal in Brussels this week? And can she solve the Irish border question? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Alex Barker, Miranda Green, Philip Stephens and John Thornhill of the Financial Times. Produced by Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Corbyn's Russia troubles and the first Spring Statement
Jeremy Corbyn has taken a firm line on Russian involvement in the Salisbury attack, much to the annoyance of his colleagues. Has civil war broken out in the Labour party again? Plus, Philip Hammond delivered an upbeat fiscal event. Was he right to be so cheerful? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Jim Pickard, Chris Giles and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Salisbury under attack and Hammond's offer on financial services
The attempted murder of an ex-Russian spy in Salisbury has shocked the country. If there are links to the Russian state, what will happen to its relations with the UK? Plus, we dissect Philip Hammond's speech on financial services after Brexit. Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Gideon Rachman, David Bond, Jonathan Ford and Laura Hughes of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa May's third Brexit speech and profiling John McDonnell
The prime minister delivered her vision of the UK's future relationship with the EU, did it strike the right note? And will it be well received in Brussels? Plus, are Britain and Labour ready for John McDonnell to be the next chancellor? With George Parker, Miranda Green, Jim Pickard and Chris Giles of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brexit chess at Chequers and Corbyn vs the media
The May government has finally decided what it wants from Brexit. But will it fly in Brussels? Plus, did Jeremy Corbyn receive an unfair hearing from the media over the Czech spy scandal? With George Parker, Miranda Green and Jim Pickard of the Financial Times, plus Matt Zarb-Cousin. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boris blunders on Brexit and talks collapse in Belfast
Boris Johnson delivered his “road to Brexit” speech this week but did not say anything new. Was it his fault or the Cabinet? Plus, power sharing talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein fall apart. What’s next for Northern Ireland? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Henry Mance, Laura Hughes and Arthur Beesley. Produced by Janina Conboye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trading blows over Brexit and women in politics 100 years on
The UK cabinet spent hours locked in debate over what to ask for in the Brexit negotiations, but little has emerged with any clarity. In Brussels, they call for a clear lead from London. Meanwhile, moves to crack down on online abuse of women in public life came no nearer, but the House of Commons published concrete proposals to make politics safer for MPs' staff. With James Blitz, Alex Barker, Laura Hughes and Pilita Clark. Presented by Miranda Green. Produced by Martin Stabe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May's travails and the end of the Anglo-Chinese golden era
The prime minister went to China this week on a mission to make the case for "Global Britain". At home the colleagues Theresa May left behind argued about Brexit, appeared to undermine the civil service and trashed their own economic forecasts. With the FT's Geoff Dyer, Laura Hughes, James Kynge and Jim Pickard. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire. Produced by Janina Conboye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boris on manoeuvres and the case for the customs union
Is the foreign secretary lining up for a leadership bid? Or just frustrated at Theresa May’s leadership? Plus, is there a case for staying in the EU customs union? With Laura Hughes and Alan Beattie of the Financial Times, plus ConservativeHome’s Andrew Gimson and Stephen Booth from Open Europe. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Martin Stabe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carillion goes into liquidation and Macron comes to Britain
Was the government responsible for the financial troubles at the construction giant? Is this the end of PFI and outsourcing? Plus, did Macron strike the right tone in his first presidential visit to Britain? With George Parker, Gideon Rachman Jim Pickard and Miranda Green. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa May’s botched reshuffle, and why the Tories are going green again
The prime minister tried to make some decisive moves in her government this week - and failed. Where does this leave her now? Plus, is the Conservative party taking up environmentalism for the right reasons? With George Parker, Philip Stephens and Laura Hughes of the Financial Times, plus Laura Round of the Bright Blue think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Health, membership, rail and reshuffle conundrums for May
2018 has brought a slew of domestic challenges for Theresa May, can she tackle them while keeping her government on the tracks? Plus, what do the state of the respective memberships say about their parties? With George Parker, Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and Laura Hughes of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Farewell Damian Green and 2017 political roundup
Was Theresa May’s de facto deputy right to resign? And who will replace him? Plus. a review of the political year for the Conservatives, Labour, Brexit and the British economy. With George Parker, Robert Shrimsley. Chris Giles and Gemma Tetlow of the Financial Times, plus political strategist John McTernan. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Phase One is complete, and can the Tory party reinvent itself?
Now that the UK has a divorce settlement with the EU, how difficult is phase two going to be? Plus, can the Conservative party find a way to reinvent itself while guiding the country through Brexit? With George Parker and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus Robert Colville from the Centre for Policy Studies. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May’s Brexit breakthrough
How did Theresa May unlock the stalled negotiations with the EU? What is in the divorce settlement? And what does it mean for the next stage of talks? With Alex Barker and George Parker of the Financial Times, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Settling the Brexit bill and Corbyn vs. bankers
Has the UK agreed a financial settlement with the EU? What does this mean for making progress with Brexit? Plus, what motivated Jeremy Corbyn’s attack on Morgan Stanley and bankers generally? With George Parker, Alex Barker, Martin Wolf and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammond's Budget success and the Irish border conundrum
This week's budget went without a hitch for the May government, but what does the future hold for the economy? And why was Labour's response so poor? Plus, can cooler heads prevail over brokering a new relationship between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic after Brexit? With Chris Giles, Arthur Beesley and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Budget 2017 special: Fiscal Phil's housing gamble
Philip Hammond delivered his autumn Budget on Wednesday - was it enough to placate his Conservative critics? What do the dire growth forecasts suggest for the years ahead? And is the UK ready for Brexit? With Rupert Harrison of BlackRock and Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation. Presented by Sebastian Payne and produced by Madison Darbyshire and Martin Stabe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Brexit mutineers and how the City of London will survive
EU legislation was back in the House of Commons this week and not all Conservative MPs were willing to back the government. Plus, how will Europe's financial centre survive Brexit and what kind of relationship will it have with the bloc? With George Parker, Jonathan Ford, James Blitz and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Farewell Priti hello Penny, and solving the Northern Ireland conundrum
Has Theresa May’s government been fatally weakened by the forced departure of Priti Patel? And is any progress being made in addressing the Northern Ireland border problem after Brexit? With George Parker and Alex Barker of the Financial Times, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Westminster in crisis and a raise in rates
British politics is engulfed in a tide of sexual harassment allegations, where will it go next? Is it time for a cultural shift in the Palace of Westminster? And what does the Bank of England’s interest rate rise say about the state of the UK economy? With George Parker, Martin Wolf and Helen Warrell of the FT, plus Rupert Harrison from BlackRock. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire and Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unpicking the Universal Credit crisis and Brexit wars, continued
Is the government's welfare programme about to come off the rails, or can tweaks be made to ensure the poorest in society receive the support they need? Plus, will parliament have a chance to vote on the final Brexit deal and why did a Conservative whip pen a letter to universities this week? With Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire and Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa May’s dish of disappointment in Brussels
The UK prime minister did not get the result she was hoping for at this week’s EU summit, so what comes next for Brexit? And what was Jeremy Corbyn up to in Brussels too? With Peter Mandelson, Alex Barker, Jim Pickard and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An eventful week for Brexit
The ball is bounced back across the court in the negotiations, business worries over lack of urgency on transition, talk of a leadership challenge has subsided but Theresa May is tripped up in an interview and "no deal" becomes a big deal. With Sarah Gordon, Alex Barker and Jim Pickard. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire and produced by Anna Dedha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa May's terrible week
The Conservative party conference was supposed to be the prime minister's big moment, yet her keynote speech was a disaster and the overall mood was flat. So where does the party go now, and how does it find some fresh policies to beat Jeremy Corbyn? With George Parker, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Labour's galvanising conference in Brighton
The UK opposition party gathered for their annual conference this week and it was a success for leader Jeremy Corbyn. But how united is the party behind the scenes? And what can we expect to hear from the Conservatives next week? With Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and George Parker of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Janina Conboye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa May's Brexit speech in Florence
The UK prime minister delivered a landmark speech in Italy on Friday with the aim of unlocking the stalled Brexit negotiations. Did she say enough to bring the EU and the UK closer together? With Alex Barker and James Blitz of the Financial Times, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced Aleksandra Wisniewska. Edited by Paolo Pascual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa May heads to Florence, and unfreezing the pay cap
The UK prime minister is set to give a big Brexit speech in Florence next week - what might she say and how important is it? And has the government made the right decision to lift the public sector pay cap? With George Parker, Sarah O’Connor, James Blitz and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The repeal bill, and Labour's Brexit repositioning
As parliament debates the legislation for Britain's EU exit, we discuss the dangers of the Henry VIII powers and Keir Starmer's new line on customs union. With George Parker, Jim Packard, Miranda Green and David Allen Green. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire and produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brexit talks round three and will Theresa May cling on?
The political news season has kicked off again with David Davis going head-to-head with Michel Barnier in Brussels - have the talks stalled already? And does Theresa May have any chance of leading her party into the next election? With Alex Barker and James Blitz of the Financial Times, plus Isabel Hardman from The Spectator magazine. Presented by Sebastian Payne and produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer special: immigration
Will the UK ever manage to reduce migration levels to the "tens of thousands?" Should it? And how will immigration change after the UK has left the EU? With Helen Warrell of the Financial Times, plus Owen Tudor from the Trades Union Congress and Steve Ballinger of British Future. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer special: the education debate
Who should pay for expanding undergraduate degrees, the shake-up of state school funding and apprenticeships. With Claer Barrett and Sarah O'Connor of the FT and Nigel Keohane of the Social Market Foundation. Presented by Miranda Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer special: fixing Britain's housing crisis
Why is the UK not building enough new homes when there is a consensus that more are desperately needed? And is social housing receiving the attention it deserves? With Judith Evans and John Gapper of the Financial Times, plus Sam Bowman from the Adam Smith Institute. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer special: the devolution revolution
Britain has been promised that political power will flow from Whitehall to local government to help rebalance the economy - but how successful has it been? With Brian Groom of the Financial Times, plus author Julian Glover and Andrew Adonis, chair of the National Infrastructure Commission. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer special: Brexit one year in
In the first of our summer policy specials, the Financial Times examines the state of Brexit one year after the historic vote to leave the EU - what progress has been made, the triumphs and failures to date, and what lies ahead. With Alex Barker and Sarah Gordon, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brexit reset and a summer of plotting
How did the second batch of talks between Britain and Brussels go? And will the Conservative leadership plots to overthrow Theresa May grow over the summer break? With George Parker and Philip Stephens of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brexit at home and abroad
As the UK prepares to enter the next round of negotiations with the EU, we discuss how much progress has been made, whether Brussels and Britain are on the same page and what will happen next week. With George Parker, Alex Barker and Daniel Dombey of the Financial Times, plus Jill Rutter from the Institute for Government. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa May listens to business and Labour deselections
With George Parker and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus commentators Paul Mason and John McTernan. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A good week for Theresa May, a bad one for Jeremy Corbyn
The Queen's Speech is passed through the Commons, the DUP deal is sealed and Labour's splits on Brexit are exposed. With George Parker, James Blitz and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus Ayesha Hazarika. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One year on since the referendum and the Queen's Speech
Plus, why the Conservatives have failed to negotiate a deal with the DUP. With Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and Vincent Boland of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theresa May's future, the Grenfell fire and the end of austerity
With Martin Wolf, Chris Giles, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election wrap-up, and how long will Theresa May last?
With Janan Ganesh, Miranda Green and Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
General election: Theresa May loses her gamble
With George Parker and Matthew Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Final week of the general election, and what Theresa May said to the FT
With Roula Khalaf, George Parker, Philip Stephens, Jim Pickard and Matt Singh of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian PayneRead the full interview with Theresa May on ft.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The aftermath of the Manchester terror attack
A week in which Britain was shaken. And how Labour and Ukip will tackle terrorism. With George Parker, Sam Jones, Matt Singh and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week 4 of the general election and Mayism takes shape
With George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Miranda Green and Matt Singh of the Financial Times and Julian Glover, writer and former No 10 adviser. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week of 3 general election and Labour's leaked manifesto
How Theresa May is trying to soften her image, Ukip's decision to stand aside in many seats for the Tories and why Labour's draft manifesto was leaked. With George Parker, Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and Matt Singh of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Local elections: a blue wave hits Britain
The Conservatives have made great gains in England and Scotland in the local and mayoral elections this week - what lies ahead for Labour? And what hints are there for June's general election? With George Parker and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus pollster Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.