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The night of the blond knives

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Mia Jankowicz return to tackle one of the most extraordinary weeks in Brexit thus far.The team run down some of the new appointments and officially begin to panic over the new prime minister's motives.And Mia asks the question 'what else is Boris up to other than Brexit?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 20191h 9m

Meet the new EU president and fantasy political festivals

Richard Porritt and Geri Scott are back to delve ever deeper in to the world of Brexit.This week they try to stay interested in the race for Number 10, profile Ursula von der Leyen and pick their political headliners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 201945 min

SPECIAL New European third birthday episode

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by New European editor Matt Kelly to look back, and forward, as the paper celebrates its third birthday.The team also reflect on a week when the normal rules of diplomacy died and Labour backed Remain - almost.And there's a big Brexit Quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 20191h 9m

Brexit Party employ toddler tactics and a bad week for Jeremys

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another bout of Brexit madness. This week they turn their backs on the Brexit Party and wonder what Jeremy Hunt will promise next.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 201955 min

Boris Busted

Steve Anglesey and TNE digital editor Jono Read discuss the conspiracy theories surrounding Tory favourite Boris Johnson’s bizarre interview about painting wine crates and why Gatt Article 24 won’t solve a no-deal Brexit.Richard Porritt meets Lib Dem MEP Dinesh Dhamija and we crown another Brexiteer of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 201951 min

Can Hunt topple Bozzie Bear?

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit land.The pair analyse a bizarre week of discarded ties and hectic voting and Richard bids farewell to his man crush Rory Stewart. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 201959 min

'Glory 4 Rory' underpants and Bozzie Bear takes early lead

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a deep dive into the murky pond of Brexit Britain.The pair analyse the first round of Tory leadership voting and ask 'can anyone stop Boris Johnson?'New European reporter Mia Jankowicz gives her views on the remaining candidates and, as always, a new Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 20191h 19m

Trumping with the Queen and the candidates' Brexit views

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of all things Brexit.The team run down what the Tory leadership hopefuls have planned to solve Brexit and tackle The Donald's visit to the Palace. Meanwhile Geri digs deep into another confusing week for Labour. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 20191h 21m

The Tory challengers, Change UK activist speaks out and a Morrissey sitcom

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to chew the fat of another outlandish week in British politics. This week the team run down the Tory leader hopefuls and reveal some little-known facts about each one. Who, for example, delivered a baby? And who met their wife while sharing an office appliance? Meanwhile Geri and Richard chat to student Change UK activist Lily Whear and, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 20191h 15m

End of May looms and the cabinet is revolting

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott ponder another chaotic week in Brexit.The team tackle the PM's worst week yet and ask the big question of the day: Will Nigel Farage make it to space in a Tesla? Meanwhile Geri brings all the milkshake lobbers to the yard and demands: "Stop throwing drinks!" And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 20191h 19m

Boris to stand SHOCKER and listeners' letters

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a round up of another week on Planet Brexit.While Master Chef wannabe Richard cooks up a treat Geri and Steve tackle the headlines. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 201950 min

Rory Stewart is the Father of Dragons and UKIP's struggles

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another bonkers Brexit week.The team analyse the start of the campaign to become Tory leader and Change UK leader Heidi Allen speaks to Geri.And there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 20191h 12m

Leak rows, Labour fudge and naked Question Time

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Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another bout of Brexit madness. The team tackle Gavin Williamson's sacking and yet more disappointment from Labour while Geri explores the existential crisis gripping the Tories. And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 20191h 9m

Brexit's bond baddies and Farage speaks

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott once again delve into the murky waters of Brexit.Geri analyses the Brexit Party's campaign launch in Clacton while Richard and Steve sing rude songs.And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 20191h 22m

Easter Brexiteer of the Week SPECIAL

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey take a look back at some of the best (worst?) Brexiteers of the Week from recent months.Happy Easter Snowflakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 20191h 0m

Halloween deadlines and US presidents on a tea towel

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by a long line of American presidents of Irish descent for this week's delve into the murky pool of Brexit.The pair tackle the news of yet another extension and ponder whether this was the week Remain truly took hold of the argument again. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 201953 min

Podcast Live: Special episode

Podcast regulars Steve Anglesey and Richard Porritt are joined on stage by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, columnist Andrew Adonis and co-founder of For our Future's Sake Amanda Chetwynd-Cowieson for Brexit chat and all the regular features in a special episode recorded at Podcast Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 20191h 0m

May reaches out to confused Labour

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a round-up of another crackers week in Brexit land.The pair talk Lion bars, the crunch leader summit and potential extensions. Meanwhile at the Groucho club New European editor Matt Kelly tussles with Brexit-loving TalkRadio host Mike Graham.And another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 20191h 4m

100 not out for TNE podcast ...

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back to round up yet another historic week in British politics.The gang is joined by Jono Read who reports on the Remain march, Geri rounds up the runners and riders for Number 10 and Richard posts slices of bread through his neighbours' letter boxes. And, of course, there is a very special 100 episode Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 20191h 17m

Endgame nears as May turns on MPs

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to analyse another ridiculous week of Brexit mayhem. The team try to make sense of another blockbuster few days and Geri profiles speaker John Bercow after his Brexit bombshell.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 20191h 7m

Chaos, chaos and yet more Brexit chaos

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey once again try to make sense of Brexit - and fail.The team tackle the extraordinary House of Commons votes and they are joined by TNE social media guru Jono Read who highlights some of the week's biggest (and most ridiculous) moments.And Steve, as always, picks a Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 201953 min

May the joker and Corbyn's scrabble to Brexit

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another review of the Brexit week.This week the team look ahead to Theresa May's crunch week (another one) and reveal some exciting news about The New European podcast going LIVE.Geri delves into the archives to dig up some headlines from the first Euro referendum and, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 20191h 5m

U-turns, the Irish border Death Star and B'DD'SM

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to deep dive into another week of Brexit mayhem. This week the pair plot out alternative Brexit futures, ponder whether the the border problem could have been solved a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away and crown a Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 20191h 7m

Tiggers pounce while May enjoys Netflix and 'Phil'

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to delve into yet another chaotic week in British politics. The team talk the Independent Group and ask the question 'who is next?'And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 20191h 4m

Boris is back and should Sir Keir quit?

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back for another round of Brexit madness.The team ask 'should Sir Keir quit in protest?' and count Liam Fox's successful trade deals ... on one hand. And Geri predicts the future.Of course - there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 20191h 0m

May's Mission Impossible and Vince Cable interview

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another dose of Brexit madness. The team tackle May's hopeless task, Tusk's special place in Hell and Geri chats to Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable.And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 201953 min

'Non' ... 'nein' ...'não' ... EU react to renegotiation chatter

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back amid more Brexit chaos.Geri takes us behind the scenes on a chaotic night in Westminster while Steve and Richard discuss why no Brexiteers believe the EU when they say 'non'.And there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 201957 min

The future of the People's Vote and UKIP 2.0

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to scrape the barrel of Brexit.This week they ask 'what now for the People's Vote?' and delve into the murky world of Britain's newest political party.And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 201950 min

What next? The big, fat Brexit Q & A

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round of Brexit madness. The chaps attempt to answer the thousands of remaining questions after another chaotic week while Geri takes aim at Labour. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 20191h 6m

Vote chaos ... again and a pint with Tim Martin

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to review another chaotic week on Planet Brexit.This week Steve sits down over a pint of ale with mad Brexiteer and Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 20191h 2m

The Saj, disappointing Corbs and Brexit: The Uncivil War review

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for the first New European podcast of 2019. The pair tackle the latest news and Steve reviews Channel 4's Brexit film ahead of it airing next week.And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 201952 min

New Year Mash-Up

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Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for the annual post-Christmas, pre-NYE mash up of best bits and laughs.The team revisit the bombshell resignations, Labour's party conference and Richard going under cover at a Leave Means Leave rally.And, of course, there is loads of classic Brexiteer of the Week. Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 201854 min

Brexiteer of the Year Christmas special

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a round-up of another chaotic week in Brexit.This week the team countdown the top 20 worst Brexiteers of 2018 and relive some of their most outlandish moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 201859 min

May clings on but what is on her Christmas wish-list?

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of the week's Brexit news - and what a week.The team try to make sense of the chaos and Geri reveals what the party leaders are wishing for this festive season.And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 20181h 3m

Chaos, chaos and more chaos (oh and Gwyneth Paltrow)

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of the madness that is Planet Brexit.The team try to make sense of the Brexit impasse and outline the potential fall out if (when) Theresa May's deal is voted down.And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 201856 min

James Bond, May on tour and will Labour back a new vote?

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Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to analyse another week of Brexit madness.This week the team is joined by Twitter funny man and podcast legend John Rain to answer the question "would any Bond have voted Remain?"And another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 20181h 0m

TARP, the Spice Girls and horse racing

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri (Ginger Spice) Scott return for another round-up of all the news from Planet Brexit.This week the team are joined by Chrysalis Records founder and chairman Chris Wright and explain the TARP theory.And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 20181h 7m

Chaos, mayhem and crinkle-cut chips

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back with a Brexit Chaos special edition of the podcast.The pair discuss in detail the past 48 hours of mayhem and make their predictions about exactly what happens next for Theresa May.And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 201855 min

Trumped, a lack of detail and a hopeful poll

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to dive into another week of Brexit madness. This week they look back on the mid-terms, poke fun at bungling Brexit secretary Dominic Raab and crown another Brexiteer of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 201841 min

Financial deals, taking the (50) p and Budget fall-out

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return with a round-up of another week of Brexit madness.The team tackle the Budget, Arron Banks and reveal listeners' suggestions for what should be on the new Brexit 50 pence piece.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 201847 min

May survives ... again, Budget preview and your mail

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Jono Read are back with another review of the week on planet Brexit. This week the team tackle another Hell Week for Theresa May, an 'unholy alliance' going on a road trip and look forward to the end of austerity.And then they answer your questions from the mail bag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 201852 min

Kicking the can, the People's Vote march and fighting talk from Nigel

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another show delving into the madness that is Brexit.This week the team discuss Theresa May's transition extension and Peter French, People's Vote organiser, is on the Brexit Blower.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 201841 min

DUP loom over PM, Gove goes to the tip and Geri plays piano

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to bring you bang up to date with another bonkers week in Brexit.The team discuss the DUP's threats, the changing face of the Daily Mail and ask 'Is Boris finished?'And they crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201855 min

Dancing Queen PM sends an SOS but will Boris be the winner who takes it all?

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another run-down of the week on Planet Brexit.The team focus on Conservative party conference and those twinkle toes but ask "where was the Brexit policy?"And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 201840 min

Keir Starmer on Labour and the People’s Vote… plus will Theresa May dance at Tory conference?

Fresh from his standing ovation, the shadow Brexit secretary joins us. The Conservatives go to war in Birmingham and there’s a Doctor Who connection in our Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 20181h 4m

Chequers goes pop, Justine Greening and Labour conference preview

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of Britain's Brexit madness. The team preview Labour conference and analyse the fall-out from Theresa May's disastrous trip to Austria. Also Geri chats to Justine Greening who backs a People's Vote.And there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 201852 min

Boris being Boris, Lib Dem conference preview and Progress' Richard Angell

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey are back to untangle another bonkers week in Brexit Britain.The team preview the forthcoming Lib Dem gathering and Richard Angell, the director of Labour's centre left movement Progress, is on the Brexit Blower.And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 201855 min

Listeners' questions and the Brexit Blower

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to tackle another week of Brexit madness. This week the team open the mailbag to answer your questions and journalist Gavin Esler joins Richard on the Brexit Blower.And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 20181h 7m

Twinkle toes Theresa and a momentous moment for Labour

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back to tackle another wild week on Planet Brexit.The team discuss the African trade deal as well as the potential for Momentum members to back a People's Vote. And Geri picks her favourite embarrassing political moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 201844 min

Best for Britain, Raabbiting on and Donald Trumped

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another dose of Brexit news and analysis. This week they are joined in the studio by Gary Marshall from Best for Britain who talks about why a People's Vote is the most democratic option.And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 20181h 8m