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If you’re a big supporter of Labour winning the Christmas election then buckle up as it really isn’t looking too good for them. According to a survey based on YouGov polling they are headed towards a huge defeat. Things might change if there is a late surge in voter registration but so far so it looks as though they are set to lose both Kensington in London, Dagenham and Rainham which have been a big supporter of Labour for decades.It’s not that the public are enthusiastic about Boris Johnson and The Conservatives or that they aren’t looking for change. It is simply that they do not like or trust Jeremy Corbyn.The Leader podcast have spoken to The Evening Standard’s Londoner editor Ayesha Hazarika.It’s been 19 years since 10 year old Damilola Taylor was stabbed to death on his way home from a library in Peckham. Despite years of campaigning to tackle youth crime, his father Richard Herring told the Evening Standard that society has now become “normalised” to it. The Evening Standard’s Crime Correspondent Anthony France spoke to Richard about what they are doing as a family to continue Damilola’s legacy, supporting the Violence Reduction Unit in London and plans to support trainee doctors.Huge Victorian gas holders were once gleaming iron towers dotted around the city. Now they look to shape London’s skyline long after anyone can remember why they were built in the first place. One on the Old Kent Road is to be kept as the centre of a new housing development and The Leader podcast spoke to The Evening Standard’s Jonathan Prynn about what’s so special about this gas holder.***TRANSCRIPTPRESENTER:Thanks for listening to the leader you can subscribe and rate from your favorite podcast provider. Now from the Evening Standard in London, this is the leader forPRESENTER:Hi I'm David Marsland Labour is in trouble and Jeremy Corbyn is the reason whyAYESHA HAZARIKA:I've spoken to three Labour MPs this morning from all across the country. And they're dismayed but not surprised by that poll.PRESENTER:The standard’s Ayesha Hazarika explains the parties new election strategy as a major poll shows the Tories winning with a big majorityalso,ANTHONY FRANCE:every time he hears about a youngster being stabbed to death in London, you know, he feels it as if it's his own son.PRESENTER:Our crime correspondent Anthony France has spoken to the father of Damilola Taylor, about the family's plans to support training doctors in his son's nameJONATHAN PRYNN:and it's unusual and very large when it was created. In 1891, it was the largest gas holderanywhere in the world.PRESENTER:Jonathan Prynn speaks to us about London's love of Victorian gas houses with an iconic one at Old Kent road set to be... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been up and down journey for Jo Swinson and the Lib Dems who are pushing hard for the party to win its first election. In the Evening Standard Michael Heseltine is giving his backing to two Lib-Dem candidates in the upcoming election and he doesn’t care if he gets thrown out of the Tories because of it. Last weekend Alistair Campbell was campaigning for the Lib-Dems too, as part his own “tactical voting strategy”. Despite the hype around the Liberal Democrats they still don’t look to be gaining actual votes. The Evening Standard's Associate Editor Julian Glover joins The Leader podcast to explain why he believes there’s a way for the party to save its election. Benedict Cumberbatch and Cate Blanchett gave readings last night to 500 Londoners who attended the eighth annual Fayre of St James’s charity concert. The special carol singing event raised £230,000 for food waste charity The Felix Project. The event even had performances from Craig David and Beverly Knight. The Evening Standard’s Magda Ibrahim tells the Leader podcast all the gossip from backstage.***TRANSCRIPTPRESENTER: Thanks for listening to the Leader – you can subscribe and rate through your podcast provider, and get the best news, analysis, interviews and commentary every day at 4pm.Now, From the Evening Standard in London, this is The Leader. PRESENTER: Hi, I’m David Marsland – The Liberal Democrats strode into this election with a bold claim that Jo Swinson was going to move into Number 10 next month.JO SWINSON: When I look at Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn, I am certain I could do a better job than either of them.PRESENTER: Now they’re slipping in the polls, Deputy Leader Sir Ed Davey’s admitting the removal vans aren’t being hired… so is it all over for them? Not necessarily:JULIAN GLOVER: They're the sort of forgotten one in the corner and suddenly everyone swung around and said hello, we love you Lib Dems. We're back. We're back rescue us, and the poor old Lib Dems are sagging a bit under the weight of expectations.PRESENTER: Our Associate Editor Julian Glover argues there’s a way for the party to save its election.And..MAGDA IBRAHIM: He didn't kind of give us too much for clue about what the book is called or when it's going to be out. He just said to us yep you're the first people to actually hear it, which was quite exciting.PRESENTER:The Standard’s Magda Ibrahim takes us backstage at the Fayre of St James’s where Benedict Cumberbatch revealed a mysterious new book he’s writing. PRESENTER: Taken from the Evening Standard’s Editorial Column, this is the Leader. For the whole... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has said that Jeremy Corbyn is unfit for high office over his handling of anti-Semitism in the Labour party. Rabbi Mirvis said that "The way in which the leadership has dealt with anti-Jewish racism is incompatible with the British values of which we are so proud - of dignity and respect for all people. It has left many decent Labour members both Jewish and non-Jewish, ashamed of what has transpired."The Evening Standard’s Joe Murphy joins The Leader Podcast from Westminster to discuss what this means for the Labour party’s election campaign.Up to 25,000 train services — thousands more than first forecast — face cancellation in the 27-day walkout by South Western Railway (SWR) train staff which starts next Monday. Industrial action will affect all services to and from mainline Waterloo, the London’s busiest station and is predicted to cost businesses up to £400m. Strikes will disrupt commuters travelling into the city and affect Christmas party goers with some services stopping as early as 10pm. Our editorial column thinks the strike should be stopped.AFC Wimbledon has been owned by its supporters since it was set up in 2002 when the former Wimbledon FC was uprooted from south London to eventually become MK Dons. AFC Wimbledon have most recently been playing in Kingston-upon-Thames but from day one the dream has been to go back to where the fans call home – Plough Lane. If all goes to plan this is likely to happen - if they can source the money. The Evening Standard’s Simon Collings is out of the newsroom chasing the story and joins The Leader podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s podcast:This morning Transport for London stripped Uber of its licence to operate in London. The news will shock the 45,000 drivers, and the many users who rely on the service. However, TFL insists that Uber is not a fit and proper company to hold an operating licence.The Leader podcast spoke to The Evening Standard’s City Hall editor Ross Lydall on why Uber should keep its license.The manifestos are out. So are the candidates, pounding the streets, knocking doors, hitting phones – all to persuade people to vote for them. The Evening Standard’s Londoner editor Ayesha Hazarika and Julian Glover, our Associate Editor, join The Leader podcast to discuss how the parties are fighting for your vote, and why it is so vital that everyone registers to vote before it’s too late.The brightest stars of the London stage gathered to celebrate the 65th Evening Standard Awards on Sunday night, with big winners including Best Actress Dame Maggie Smith and Best Actor Andrew Scott. The Evening Standard's Digital Arts editor Jessie Thompson was there for all of it and gives us her insider scoop.****TRANSCRIPT: PRESENTER: Thank you for listening to The Leader, we bring you commentary and analysis every weekday at 4pm. Subscribe to make sure you get it on time and you can rate us too. From the Evening Standard in London, this is The Leader PRESENTER: Hi, I'm David Marsland. Transport for London has stripped Uber of its license to operate in the city. Uber has become a way of life for millions of Londoners.ROSS LYDELL:This is how people get about town, how they get the children about town. And I don't think this decision quite tallies thatPRESENTER: Our City Hall editor Ross Lydell on what that means and what happens next. The Standard calls for the service to stay on the road. Also...AYESHA HAZARIKA:Theresa May appears to be the Tory secret weapon. She's been there twice. She's now a celebrity who knew thatPRESENTER: Julian Glover and Ayesha Hazarika on how the parties are fighting for your vote as the deadline to register looms and..SIR IAN MCKELLEN:to the rest of you luxuriating In this magnificent Frank Maxim auditorium thanks for listening to an old boy.PRESENTER: Sir Ian McKellen scooped one of the Evening Standard Theatre awards top prizes last night who else won and what was the backstage gossip.PRESENTER: Taken  from the Evening Standard editorial column. This is the leader of the whole thing. Pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co.uk/comment in a moment we think Uber should keep its license to drive in London.PRESENTER: As the Christmas party season approaches, it's easy to forget the was once not so long ago a world without Uber when thousands with jam the phone lines for the mini Cab closing time for can see the hefty chunk of their bank account to flag down... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UN estimates 1.6 million refugees and displaced people in Syria will endure the cold in makeshift tents, without proper clothing. The UK government has agreed to bring a number of orphans to the United Kingdom. It’s a decision taken after months of consideration – The Standard says it’s the right one. The Leader Podcast spoke to the Evening Standard’s Home Affairs Editor Martin Bentham.27 days of strikes on the South Western Rail network are going ahead over Christmas and New Year. The Evening Standard editorial says it’s unjustifiable. On Sunday it’s the Evening Standard Theatre awards – one of the biggest events in London’s showbiz calendar. This year, it’s at the Coliseum and will be hosted by the Good Fight actress Cush Jumbo.The Evening Standard’s digital arts editor Jessie Thompson joins The Leader Podcast to reveal what’s in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s ES Magazine features an exclusive interview with Jeremy Corbyn, by journalist Lynn Barber. The Leader podcast spoke with Lynn for her account of the interview and why she believes Jeremy Corbyn is not expecting to be Prime Minister on December 13th.It’s emerged that Prince Charles advised the Queen to effectively sack Prince Andrew in the wake of his disastrous Newsnight interview about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The Evening Standard’s Royal Editor Robert Jobson joins The Leader podcast from New Zealand where he is following the Prince of Wales’ tour of the islands, to explain why the heir to the throne made his intervention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the Evening Standard has launched its most ambitious campaign ever: a two-year commitment to tackle the homelessness epidemic in our city. In total some 170,000 people are now believed to be homeless in London. For the last six months we have worked with 23 of the capital’s frontline homeless charities to develop a strategy for how we can help address the homeless crisis in London.The campaign will start by working with some of the most vulnerable people — women who tonight have no place of their own to call home.The charities know that no one organisation can tackle this alone. That is why they have joined together to form a united body, the London Homeless Collective, to co-ordinate activities and fundraising efforts. This is a crisis that will be addressed by all of us joining together — the Evening Standard, London's charities and you, the people who live and work in this city. Together we can help address this issue.The Leader podcast spoke to the man behind our most ambitious campaign ever, Oliver Poole.Londoners will pay an extra £70 million for travel next year despite The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s efforts to freeze prices.  Rail fairs are expected to be confirmed on Friday.Spurs have hired Jose Mourinho – the manager who “wins at all costs” – replacing Mauricio Pochettino. The Evening Standard’s Chief Football Correspondent James Olley joins The Leader podcast to discuss the Tottenham Hotspur gamble… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this election all major parties are talking about cutting down carbon. The Greens aim for net-zero by 2030, the Labour conference voted for the same, although its manifesto may have a later date. The Tories already have it in law for 2050, and the Lib-Dems think it can be done five years earlier.Associated editor Julian Glover explains why this is “the first climate change election” and why making real change will mean making harder choices that aren’t really being talked about.Rose Hudson-Wilkin is the Church of England’s first black woman bishop. We’re celebrating the sign of a changing church, and ask where it goes next?The Tate Modern launches an exhibition on photographer Dora Maar, its curator Emma Lewis on how an extraordinary female artist’s talent was overlooked because of her male lover – Picasso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The public reaction to Prince Andrew’s interview for the BBC’s Newsnight has been described as “catastrophic”. There’s been nothing from the Prince or the Palace since it was released on Saturday. But others are talking – the Standard columnist Rohan Silva, a former government adviser, has written about a meeting with The Queen’s second son, in which he claims the N-word was used. That has been denied by Buckingham Palace. The Evening Standard’s Jonathan Prynn joins The Leader podcast to talk about our front page exclusive.The Wallace Collection has agreed to lend its Titian, Perseus and Andromeda to The National Gallery, for the first time in 400 years. For 300 years, six canvases by Titian have been kept apart. When last attempted to be brought together, they were blocked by an obscure 19th century clause. Robert Dex our Arts correspondent joins the podcast to tell us why these pieces are so special and why they were kept apart for so long.Subscribe to The Leader podcast on Apple Podcasts, Acast, Spotify or wherever you listen. New episodes every weekday at 4pm GMT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour have pledged to make broadband free for all by renationalising BT Openreach if they win the General Election. The idea has been labelled a “fantasy plan” by The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nicky Morgan.We spoke to the Evening Standard’s Consumer Business Editor Jonathan Prynn who explains why this plan would harm us all.London is home to eight wonderful Royal parks which create 5,000 acres of green space in one of the busiest cities in the world. Now Royal Parks bosses are set to ban “rat running” traffic in some areas in a bid to improve air quality. The Leader podcast left the newsroom to take a walk with our City Hall editor Ross Lydell to discuss why the Evening Standard believes this is a great idea. England's emphatic 7-0 victory over Montenegro last night brought qualification for next summer’s Euro 2020 tournament. The Leader podcast spoke to Evening Standard Deputy Digital Sports editor Tom Dutton on why we have good reason to look forward to the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Conservatives have dumped Theresa May’s 100,000 goal for net immigration. Home Secretary Priti Patel says the new plan will bring overall immigration down but give skilled workers preference under a points-based system and expert recommendations. Evening Standard associate editor Julian Glover joins The Leader podcast to explain why this is ‘impossible’.The RMT have announced another 24-hour strike, this time on the Victoria line - one of London’s busiest - on the 27th and 28th November. The Leader explains why we think the union is being “childish”.The Science Museum is devoting its first-floor galleries to telling the history of medicine. Exhibits include the first MRI scanner, a Victorian pharmacy and a padded cell. Evening Standard Arts correspondent Robert Dex joins the podcast to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode:Loyal, dependable and now… independent, thanks to having the Conservative whip removed after voting against the government – Tory bastion David Gauke has announced he’s running as an independent in his previously safe Tory stronghold of South West Hertfordshire.The 2019 election campaign so far is the kind satirists live for. So today’s Leader podcast speaks to Evening Standard cartoonist Christian Adams takes us through the skill of satire – and why Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn are such a gift to cartoonists.Donald Trump, who prides himself on his TV ratings, is furious that impeachment proceedings against him are being televised. The Evening Standard’s US Political Columnist Philip Delves Broughton tells The Leader whether the democrats are likely to succeed in ousting him – and what their plan might be otherwise.Also, Greta Thunberg’s in a transatlantic race against time to sail from the US to Spain for a climate change conference after the location changed at the last minute. Will she make it? We wish her the best of luck! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the Office for National Statistics says GDP grew by 0.3 percent in the third quarter of the year. But that’s still the lowest since 2010 – and there are plenty of reasons for concern about what comes next. Our political editor Joe Murphy joins us to tell us more.Next month, RMT union members will hold strike action on South Western Railway services into Waterloo for 27 days. They says it’s about safety. But a video of one its bosses Steve Hedley making allegedly anti-semitic remarks has re-emerged. Julian Glover asks why the union’s not taking action about that.On Armistice Day 2019, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn broke off from campaigning to observe two minutes silence for the fallen. Mr Corbyn was in Islington, Mr Johnson in Wolverhampton. And the Standard believe’s the Queen’s emotion at the Cenetaph on Sunday speaks for us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Transport for London announced that Crossrail will not open until 2021. The line should have opened last December. TFL have admitted that the final cost of the project could be £18.5 billion. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has was said to be “deeply frustrated”We speak to Joanna Bourke from the business desk about the many businesses banking on Crossrail that are understandably angry, and how much this delay will cost them.We also spoke to City Hall editor Ross Lydall about the delay and what this means for commuters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sajid Javid’s turning on the money tap, but where is he getting the cash? Associate editor Julian Glover explains why the Chancellor’s plans announced on Thursday will mean higher taxes in the long-run.Londoner editor Ayesha Hazarika explores the options for disillusioned Labour voters. Deputy Leader Tom Watson has resigned and former Labour MP Ian Austin has said voters should choose Johnson over Corybn – but will some switch to the Liberal Democrats instead?We spoke to a shell-shocked Death of a Salesman star Wendell Pierce just after part of the roof in the London theatre he was performing in collapsed – presenter of The Leader podcast, David Marsland, happened to be in the audience and witnessed the event. He asks our critic Nick Curtis whether London’s famous theatres are safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The election campaigns have barely started and Boris Johnson is already having to deal with trouble in the conservatives. Our editorial explains, it’s a bad start for Boris. Political editor Joe Murphy joins The Leader podcast to discuss what we should expect next from our Prime Minister. Also, retail giant Marks and Spencer’s is in crisis again, with profits plunging by 17 percent. Business news editor Alex Lawson explains why – and what it means for the British high street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not enough people are registering to vote for the upcoming UK General Election, which means marginal seats could be swung. We sit down with our home affairs editor Martin Bentham to discuss the importance of voting on December 12th – and how to register well in advance. School children are protesting against pollution in London by installing aeroplane-style breathing masks at their bus-stop.Selma star David Oyelowo tells the Evening Standard today that he believes Netflix is having a positive impact on diversity both on and off screen. With this month’s launch of both Apple TV+ and Disney+, Features writer Lucy Tobin joins The Leader podcast to discuss the streaming wars – and the boost it’s giving to the creative industries in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a new speaker is installed to the House of Commons, we sit down with Ayesha Hazarika to talk about the important role they could play in one of the most turbulent times in UK politics. Mikhail Gorbachev is warning the world that he believes tensions between Russia and the West put u in “colossal danger” – why we think world leaders should listen And we talk to our digital arts editor Jessie Thompson about the women dominating major categories at this year’s Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sadiq Khan called for a rethink on cannabis laws and policing today, to cut violent street crime. This follows a report showing that 63 per cent of Londoners think the Class B drug should be legalised for recreational and medicinal use for adults. So with opinions changing, David Cohen our investigations editor tells us why this conversation is so important.A report by the coroner on the inquests into the London Bridge attack came out today, we discuss how we can learn from these attacks to protect and react better if these attacks happen again.C’mon England! Our boys have battled the might of the All-Blacks and the forces of nature for their place in the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa. Will McPhearson joins us again from Tokyo to look at their story so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the 31st of October and we haven’t left the EU. But Boris Johnson is not ‘dead in a ditch’. In fact despite Brexit delays the Conservative government are still far ahead in the General Election polls – a scary Halloween prospect for Jeremy Corbyn. Can the Labour Party make up enough ground before December the 12th to win? Our political editor Joe Murphy’s been going through the figures from the Evening Standard’s own poll and joins The Leader podcast from his Westminster office. Also: when the occupant of an unassuming apartment in Notting Hill died, he left behind an extraordinary collection ofhis own art. Now the owners of that building want to clear it out and move someone else in. We speak to our Artsand Features writer Melanie McDonagh about what the house is like, and why we think they should leave it alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the start of the year we predicted that we’d end 2019 by heading to the polls. And that’s exactly what’s going to happen on December 12th. A “culture war, already simmering here in the UK, could explode in this election” says today’s Leader.We speak to associate editor Julian Glover about what this election will really be about. The Londoner editor Ayesha Hazarika talks about today’s Prime Minister’s questions, and why politics has become 'incredibly toxic'And Deputy Political Editor Nicholas Cecil briefs us on how Trump’s upcoming visit will impact campaigning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The report into the Grenfell Tower fire has taken two years to prepare, and will be published in full tomorrow. The report will be dominated by one key finding: The London Fire Brigade’s lack of preparation and poor advice cost lives. Investigations Editor David Cohen has spent the last two years speaking with survivors and victims’ families, and speaks to The Leader about their reactions to the report’s findings. City Hall editor Ross Lydall and Courts reporter Tristan Kirk also join the podcast to discuss what London Fire Brigade must learn from the Grenfell disaster, and what will happen next in the process to find the truth.Read the full Leader column here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Boris Johnson done the right thing by trying to hold a December general election?In today’s episode assistant editor Julian Glover and Londoner editor Ayesha Hazarika sit down to explain what this means across parliament and the UK, as well as for those who have supported (in huge numbers) the People’s Vote Campaign – and who were only just marching and rallying a week ago.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Charles has made a call in the Evening Standard for big businesses to put “trillions” of pounds into environmental projects, and we think he’s right. The Standard’s Jonathan Prynn breaks down what this really means. The Ultra-Low Emission Zone – or ULEZ – charge is six months old. And one driver owes 13 thousand pounds – we’ve got more on that and five other things we’ve learned about the scheme.We’re excited for tomorrow’s match between England and New Zealand, we speak to our rugby correspondent Will Macpherson in Tokyo on whether or not we are likely to win, and we sit down with our feature writer Katie Strick to find out what’s making people so excited. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The death of 39 Chinese migrants found in the back of a lorry in Essex is a tragedy of massive proportions. And if the international community doesn’t act in response to our changing world, it may happen again. We ask Home Affairs editor Martin Bentham what must be done to avoid the loss of more innocent lives.The British Red Cross announced today that they will no longer be providing first-air care at public events due to the costs. We think they should change their mind, raise the money and keep it running.Thamesmead was supposed to be connected to the London tube network, but it never happened. Apparently, there wasn’t a demand. However with 11,500 new homes being planned it’s time to rethink, and build. City Editor Ross Lydell join The Leader to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If life in London is getting you down then you aren’t alone, according to data published today by the Office of National Statistics. The study shows that Londoners are some of the most unhappy people in the country… although we are slowly getting happier. Jonathan Prynn our business editor joins us in the studio to discuss the research in more detail.Tutankhamun is visiting London for the first time in more than a decade, in an exhibit at the Saatchi Gallery. The Evening Standard thinks it’s an unmissable show, so for a sneak peek we speak to the exhibition curator Tarek El Awady and the Evening Standard’s Nick Curtis.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode:Boris Johnson has done a lot of manoeuvring to get his hands on the PM crown, he is determined for it to stay that way too. Our associate editor Julian Glover explains how politics has always been about the exercise of power, and why Boris is going nowhere if he can help it.A new report from the Office for National Statistics shows that UK borrowing is increasing because of Brexit. This is storing up for trouble for the future of our finances. We believe that the UK should stop borrowing – or we’ll all pay the price.A final trailer has been released for Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker. We sit down with deputy features editor Phoebe Luckhurst and our arts editor Will Moore to find out if the force is strong with JJ Abrams’ finale to the epic saga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After ‘Super Saturday’ in which Parliament voted to hold on a Brexit vote until legislation had been passed, and thousands marched on Westminster to demand a People’s Vote, Boris Johnson has been forced to take something of a detour from his planned roadmap. In today’s episode of The Leader, Ayesha Hazarika describes the view from the stage at the People’s Vote protest and discusses how the Letwin Amendment will change things for the Prime Minister and the Brexit process. After last week’s shocking racism during the England v Bulgaria international, more alleged racist behaviour broke up a match closer to home this weekend. An FA cup qualifier between Haringey and Yeovil Town saw the match abandoned following alleged racist abuse of Haringey players – who left the pitch in protest. Football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick joins the podcast to discuss what this means for English football. Plus a new bridge may be installed in Hammersmith to help make easier commutes across the River Thames – the Evening Standard thinks it’s worth considering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode:While parliament prepares to vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal - sitting on a Saturday for the first time since 1982 – protesters are putting the finishing touches to what they hope will be a massive march in support of a second referendum. Political editor Joe Murphy discusses whether ‘super Saturday’ will unite the nation at last.US Style “Family therapy” is coming to East London to help tackle gang crime. We’re welcoming it.Rugby correspondent Will Macphearson joins us from Japan ahead of tomorrow’s England v Australia match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson announced his “great” Brexit deal this morning, and Jean-Claude Juncker has said this is it – no extensions. The DUP say they won’t support it, and the Prime Minister doesn’t appear to have the numbers to get it through parliament, who are sitting on Saturday for the first time since 1982 to vote on what to do next. On today’s podcast Julian Glover and Ayesha Hazarika discuss whether Mr. Johnson will be able to extricate himself – and the UK - from what seems like a Brexit trap.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s podcast: Deal or no deal, our Associate Editor Julian Glover says despite Boris Johnson’s ‘do-or-die’ insistence, there’s no end in sight to the Brexit horror show. Donald Trump has met with the grieving parents of British teenager Harry Dunn. But the President’s treatment of them was “flamboyant cruelty”. And Royal Editor Robert Jobson joins the podcast from Pakistan where he’s been following the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their tour of the country. He discusses how the royal visit is helping establish British-Pakistani relations in preparation for life post-Brexit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Olley our chief football correspondent witnessed the racism during last night’s football match between England and Bulgaria. He joins The Leader podcast on the phone from Sofia to discuss how UEFA can send a strong message to racist fans.Joe Murphy our Political Editor tells us about the new Environment Bill, which promises a green UK after Brexit.And finally, we celebrate 750 years of London’s most extraordinary building, Westminster Abbey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our associate editor Julian Glover and editor of The Londoner Ayesha Hazaraki, react to the Queen’s speech and its impact – or otherwise – on Brexit.We also look at the catastrophic mess in Syria and whether three orphan children from an Isis camp should be allowed home.And finally, after we feared the demise of Pizza Express, has one of London’s favourite pizza chains been saved? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we look again to knife crime on London’s streets, as two more teenagers were stabbed to death within hours of each other last night. The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs editor, Martin Bentham, speaks to us. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s five-year-old daughter, Gabriella, has arrived back in the UK after spending nearly four years in Iran. She was greeted by her father Richard Ratcliffe at the airport Thursday night.And, on International Day of the Girl we chat to our Deputy Features Editor, Phoebe Luckhurst, on Greta Thunberg and discuss why days like today are so important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A report by King’s College claims that every day an average of half a million doses of cocaine are being taken in London, double the amount of any other European capital. We speak to our health editor Ross Lydell to find out more. Who’s taking it?Donald Trump has rejected the UK’s calls for a fugitive diplomat’s wife to be stripped of her immunity.Also, When Harry met Ed Sheeran, we take a look at what they’re doing for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A poll of polls published by the Evening Standard suggests that public opinion on Brexit is turning in favour of remaining in the EU. Like the hit tune in Les Misérables, No 10 is chanting “Do you hear the people sing?” and our government, which trumpets the ‘will of the people’, is relying on the support of a large minority to push its plans through. In today’s podcast we sit down with our Associate Editor Julian Glover to find out more. Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London. Our journalist Sam Fishwick has been among the protesters, and joins the podcast to discuss whether their theatricality is connecting with Londoners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode George Osborne tells us why “Number 10 is being a bit like the Bond villain” with its new EU and Brexit plans. Our editor also discusses our exclusive interview with Boris Johnson.And our business news editor, Alex Lawson discusses Hong Kong dropping its £32 billion bid for the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extinction rebellion have shut down London again. In today’s Leader podcast Evening Standard reporter John Dunne reports from the streets where the protest group have blocked traffic with a parked hearse.As Theatreland gears up for the Evening Standard Theatre awards in November, Nick Curtis joins the podcast to discuss their impact in the West End, and what the choice of host this year says about the show.Also, a humpback whale has been seen in the Thames. The Leader says it’s a welcome visitor - but is concerned for its safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Leader we discuss Rory Stewart’s bid for London Mayor. He announced live from the Millennium Bridge today that he is going to “sort the City out”. Our political editor Joe Murphy is Intrigued…Also, Matt Majendie tells us why London should host the 2027 World Athletics Championships. This city has recently hosted both the 2012 Olympics and the 2017 Athletics World Championships, so why not?And.. *drum roll* Boris Johnson’s Hollywood bid! The script he wrote, with a role for Scarlett Johansson. We’re genuinely not making that up – Emily Sheffield’s seen the pitch, and takes us through it. Join the conversation on Twitter at #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest party of the year is taking place in London this evening, as The Evening Standard celebrates the most influential people in the city at the Progress 1000.In today’s episode our deputy editor Charlotte Ross and Associate Editor Julian Glover discuss what it takes to make it on to the Progress 1000 list.  We also speak with the Evening Standard’s Home Affairs editor Martin Bentham about the Taser stun guns that 10,000 Met officers are being equipped with – do they need them?Also, following an unprecedented, sold-out tour which raised £3 million for 80 theatres through the UK, Sir Ian McKellen’s 80th birthday theatre journey returned to London for 80 further performances and now it’s at the Harold Pinter Theatre.  All profits from the show will be donated to 10 charities which raise vital funds for a cross section of people involved in the arts. It’s directed by Sean Matthias. Our own critic Nick Curtis gave it five stars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast and wherever you listen. Join the conversation on Twitter at #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a big day for Boris Johnson - so much so that his leader’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference was only the second most important thing in his diary. Immediately after his address in Manchester, the Prime Minister published details of the Brexit deal he is offering the EU. In today’s episode of The Leader podcast Julian Glover dissects the Prime Minister’s big speech, how it relates to his brexit plan, and why Sajid Javid could now be next in line to Number 10 should the conservatives find themselves seeking a new leader.Also, Martin Bentham discusses Scotland Yard’s plans for new legal powers to stop Extinction Rebellion and other protesters bringing parts of the capital to a standstill. Visit Standard.co.uk for more news, comment and analysisGet in touch - use #TheLeaderPodcast on twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister with a vow to get Brexit done by October 31st ‘no ifs no buts’, everyone’s been waiting to see the PM’s plan. Today the Evening Standard revealed details emerge of the Brexit plan currently sitting on Mr. Johnson’s deskIn today’s episode of The Leader, Evening Standard editor George Osborne talks us through the proposals, and discusses the ramifications for Boris Johnson and his government.Also, in his first interview, Britain’s bravest cop PC Stuart Outten tells us he plans to go back on duty, as he continues to recover from a machete attack in London. Visit Standard.co.uk for more news, comment and analysisGet in touch - use #TheLeaderPodcast on twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s launch episode, Ayesha Hazarika joins us from Manchester where she has been listening in to the action on-and-off stage at the Conservative Party Conference. Listen to the episode to hear why she thinks the 'cult of Boris' continues to grow - and the party moderates have a long journey back to power.Also, Julian Glover has been digging through the archives to tell the story of the editorial column through the ages.Prince Harry continues his tour in Malawi with a call for the public to ‘look up and share the beauty of trees’ – our Leader backs his cause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new daily podcast, setting the evening's agenda. Inspired by the Evening Standard's influential editorial column, known in newspapers as the Leader, hear exclusive analysis and insight from one of the UK's most trusted newsrooms. Launching September 30th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.