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Would Theresa May promise to resign to get her Brexit deal passed?

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

How unhappily is Labour embracing a second referendum?

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Sienna Rodgers, Editor of Labour List, and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast witho...

Why was Alberto Costa sacked?

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Have May and Corbyn thought through their Brexit gambles?

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Cox heads to Brussels - is he close to a Brexit compromise?

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 24/02/19

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isabel Hardman for your essential Sunday interviews highlights package. This week's podcast features Chuka Umunna, Barry Gardiner. Tom Watson, Mi...

Could there be more Labour splinter groups to come?

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spec...

Is No 10 even trying to stop Tories who might defect?

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With pollster Joe Twyman and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to s...

Does the Independent Group have a lifespan past Brexit?

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Who are the Tory defectors tempted by the Labour splitters?

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spec...

Does the Labour splinter group know what they stand for?

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 17/02/19

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Isabel Hardman for the highlights of Sunday's political interviews. Today's podcast features Jeremy Wright, John McDonnell, Andy Burnham, Margare...

After last night's defeat, is a lengthy Brexit extension now more likely?

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator...

Will tonight's government defeat backfire for the ERG?

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find...

What does Olly Robbins really think about Brexit?

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectato...

Still partisan: what May's statement today tells us about Brexit cooperation

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...

Is May about to cut a Brexit deal with Corbyn?

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to s...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 10/02/19

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday's political shows. Featured on today's podcast are Tony Blair, James Brokenshire, Tom Watson and L...

What can Britain gain from Brexit talks with Ireland?

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Hosted by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spect...

What do Corbyn's demands mean for May's Brexit deal?

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Hosted by John Connolly.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spect...

What is the fallout from Donald Tusk's Brexit strategy?

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted by Lara Prendergast. With Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spect...

Could the courts strike down the backstop?

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and special guest David Shiels, Policy Analyst at Open Europe.Hosted by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access th...

How close are the Tories to a backstop breakthrough?

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Hosted by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator....

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 03/02/19

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman has the highlights from Sunday's political shows. With contributions from Sajid Javid, Barry Gardiner, Liam Fox, Shami Chakrabarti and...

Is pork-barrelling the way to win Labour Brexit votes?

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spec...

How the Corbyn-May Brexit talk helped Theresa May

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

It's time for a Brexit charm offensive on Labour MPs

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Brady passes, but will Brussels give way on the backstop?

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Remainers and Brexiteers compromise, but is it enough to save May's Brexit deal?

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

What does this week's Brexit vote actually mean?

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 27/01/19

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday's interviews. Highlights today include contributions from Simon Coveney, Nicola Sturgeon, Yvette Co...

Can the Brady Amendment unite the Tories and DUP?

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Is the People's Vote campaign faltering?

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Second time lucky: what can help May's deal pass?

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Are hard Brexiteers warming to Theresa May's deal?

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Can MPs take no-deal off the table?

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 20/01/19

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights of Sunday's political interviews. Today's podcast features clips from Liam Fox, Sir Keir Starmer, Nicky Morgan, ...

Are we heading for an early general election?

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Has Corbyn fallen into a Brexit trap?

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Henry Newman, Director of Open Europe, and Isabel Hardman.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast with...

Plan B: are cross-party Brexit talks bound to fail?

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

How can May get out of this defeat?

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Can anything rescue May from a historic defeat?

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

How scared should we be of a no-deal Brexit?

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lorries backing up in Kent, a Mars bar shortage, and no more Rome city breaks – these are just some of the things that we have been warned about whe...

What happens when her deal fails?

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 13/01/19

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman brings you Sunday's interview highlights. Today's podcast features contributions from Jeremy Corbyn, Stephen Barclay, Chris Grayling a...

Red Brexit: can Labour save May's deal?

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to s...

Do Brexit rebels even have a cause?

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If rebel MPs want no-deal taken off the table, they need a viable alternative. But do they have one?With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by ...

Has John Bercow torn up the rules of parliament?

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...

Would Tory remainers bring down May's government?

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to s...

MPs try to block a no-deal Brexit - will it work?

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 06/01/19

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights from Sunday's political interviews. Today's podcast features contributions from Theresa May, Matt Hancock, Jonatha...

James Kirkup's five reasons Brexiteers should learn to love the backstop

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

James Kirkup defends the backstop and Theresa May's deal - 'it is the least bad choice.'Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber toda...

Brexit after Christmas - has anything changed?

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Henry Newman, Director of Open Europe, and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast wi...

Is Sajid Javid bungling the ‘migrant crisis’?

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spec...

Commons descends into chaos: did Corbyn call Theresa May a 'stupid woman'?

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Is Cabinet fully behind no-deal preparations?

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Why do some cabinet ministers want a second referendum?

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spec...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 16/12/18

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman hosts the last Sunday interviews podcast of the year. Highlights today come from Liam Fox, Nicola Sturgeon, Andrew Gwynne, Damian Hind...

Salzburg Snub II - what can May do next?

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Has the next Tory leadership contest started?

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spec...

Theresa May survives - but is it a hollow victory?

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

No 10 hints at a post-Brexit resignation

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

May faces no-confidence vote: what happens next?

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Can Theresa May bring back enough to reassure MPs on her Brexit deal?

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Brexit vote cancelled: what happened?

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 09/12/18

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights of Sunday's political interviews. This podcast features contributions from Boris Johnson, Stephen Barclay, Est...

Will Theresa May cancel Tuesday's Brexit vote?

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Spectator Debate: the Brexit Final Deal

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After two years of negotiations, the government has unveiled its final Brexit deal – but can it survive the House of Commons? Does it live up to the...

What’s No. 10's meaningful vote game plan?

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Take Back Control: Parliament edition

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

What if the contempt of Parliament challenge succeeds?

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

After a weekend of PR, is May's Brexit deal any more likely to pass?

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 02/12/18

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights of Sunday's political shows. Today's podcast features Sir Keir Starmer, Brandon Lewis, Michael Gove, Barry Gard...

Don't cry for May, Argentina!

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

The Spectator's Parliamentarian Awards - the Best Speeches

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Speeches from Liz Truss, Tracey Crouch, Margaret Hodge, Geoffrey Cox, and David Lammy. To hear more, see Mr Steerpike's report of the evening.Presente...

Might Corbyn win the TV Brexit debate with Theresa May?

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

What happens next? The five Brexit scenarios

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and the New Statesman's Stephen Bush.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adv...

Is the May-Corbyn TV debate pointless?

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and the New Statesman's Stephen Bush.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adv...

Macron's fisheries warning signals more Brexit trouble ahead

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 25/11/18

25 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights of Sunday's political interviews. Today's podcast features Jeremy Hunt, Arlene Foster, Tony Blair, Lisa Nandy a...

Is May's deal worse than EU membership?

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spec...

We're headed towards a blind Brexit - just look at the political declaration

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

May's stuck - but will Barnier help by sweetening the future relationship?

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...

Has the DUP declared war on Theresa May?

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Will Theresa May's Brexit sales pitch work?

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Katy Balls' Sunday Interviews Roundup - 18/11/18

18 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Katy Balls presents the highlights of Sunday's political shows. Today's podcast features Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn, Dominic Raab, Nicola Sturgeon and...

Who is Stephen Barclay, and was Amber Rudd a good choice for DWP?

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spec...

Has the mutiny begun?

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

The Dominic Effect: can Theresa May survive?

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Charles Moore, James Forsyth, and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without advert...

Cabinet splits over May's Brexit deal

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson, produced by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without ...

Brexit deal revealed: what challenges will Theresa May face from cabinet and parliament?

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...

Brexit deal Cabinet meeting confirmed: what can we expect?

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

Does Theresa May have the numbers in Parliament to pass her Brexit deal?

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co...

The Spectator's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 11/11/18

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Yu brings you the highlights of Sunday's political interviews. Featured today are Damian Hinds, Emily Thornberry, General Sir Nick Carter, Tom T...

Jo Johnson resigns and calls for a second referendum: what happens next?

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator...

Has Theresa May betrayed the DUP?

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to s...

Is Geoffrey Cox the most important man in the country?

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to s...

Were the midterms a 'tremendous success'?

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Steven Erlanger from the New York Times and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcas...

Theresa's Brexit cabinet: what happened?

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Cindy Yu.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator...

Is Theresa May's Brexit deal a disaster?

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to s...