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Labour’s jubilant conference
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The left are riding high at Labour conference - but where have all the party's MPs gone? And what does Jeremy Corbyn have in common with Boris Johnson...
Labour's conference kicks off: Brexit bust-ups and silencing Sadiq Khan
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Katy Balls and Isabel HardmanPresented by Tom GoodenoughBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup
24 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel Hardman is here to guide you through the best of Sunday's political interviews. This week features Jeremy Corbyn, John McDonnell, Andy Burnham ...
Theresa May's Brexit talk in Florence and Uber's exit talk in London
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May's Brexit speech in Florence and the non-renewal of Uber's license to operate in London.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by L...
Is there peace at last in the Labour party?
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Chris Mullin and James Forsyth.Presented by Nick Hilton.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectat...
Has Cabinet crisis been averted?
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On a detente within the Cabinet, Labour conference, and 'Tory Glastonbury'.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Sp...
Vince, Boris, and the Corbynista stranglehold
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Vince Cable's first conference speech as party leader, Boris Johnson's standing as Foreign Secretary, and a rule change to the Labour party NEC.Wit...
What's Boris playing at?
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Boris Johnson's 4,000 word vision for Brexit.With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to...
The Spectator's Sunday Interviews Roundup
17 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Sunday Roundup Katy Balls takes you through the best of today's political interviews. This episode features Amber Rudd, Vince Cable, ...
What do we know about the 'terrorist incident' at Parsons Green?
15 Sep 2017
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...
Jean-Claude Juncker, opposition debates, and George Osborne's freezer
14 Sep 2017
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...
The Tory/DUP alliance has fractured – or has it?
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...
Public sector pay cap gets scrapped
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the public sector pay cap, the Brexit bill, and Richard Burgon's tricky Today Programme interview.With James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.Presented b...
Labour's Brexit position continues to confound in run-up to Parliament's return
11 Sep 2017
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...
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup 10/09/17
10 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel Hardman is back to bring you the best of Sunday's political interviews. This week's episode features Tony Blair, Sir Michael Fallon, Dominic Ra...
Theresa May’s Brexit balancing act
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister gets a reminder of her weakness – and is the government trying to avoid parliamentary scrutiny?With Katy Balls and James Forsyth....
The Brexit bill row rumbles on
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The EU withdrawal bill, Henry VIII powers and MoggmentumWith James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.Presented by Katy BallsBecome a Spectator subscriber tod...
Will the Government’s EU withdrawal bill survive?
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brexit, reshuffle talk , North Korea and MoggmentumWith Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls.Presented by James Forsyth.Become a Spectator subscriber today t...
Is a Cabinet reshuffle on the cards?
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How secure is the Prime Minister, will she dare reshuffle her Cabinet – and what is Labour’s current position on Brexit? With James Forsyth and Is...
Is Theresa May serious about staying on?
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth and James Kirkup.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to sp...
Kezia Dugdale quits as Scottish Labour leader
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Alex Massie and Fraser Nelson.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Government turns its back on the European Court of Justice
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the UK's ECJ exit, Jeremy Corbyn in Scotland, and women-only train carriages.With Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become...
Tory leadership race gains Moggmentum
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Jacob Rees-Mogg's aspirations, Philip Hammond and Liam Fox's entente cordiale, and Big Ben's final bongs.With Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.Presente...
Beyond the Stethoscope – transforming the NHS with new technology
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Neil Mesher, CEO of Philips UK and Ireland, Tara Donnelly, Chief Executive Health Innovation Network, and Professor Tony Young, Director of Innov...
Venezuela exposes Labour's ideological cracks
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Venezuela and Labour, Nick Timothy's new gigs, and Moggmentum.With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator su...
While the PM's away, Philip Hammond will play
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Philip Hammond's one-man Cabinet split, freedom of movement, and Mrs May's national anthem rendition.With Katy Balls and John Rentoul.Presented by ...
Economic growth leaves Brexiteers and Remainers unsatisfied
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the UK's GDP figures, Labour's Brexit plan and the ongoing chlorinated chicken crisis.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Isabel Hardman...
Cracks appear in Corbyn's student debt promise
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Jeremy Corbyn's bungled debt promises, chlorinated chicken, and the IMF's projections for Britain.With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by La...
Sunday Interviews: Isabel Hardman's Roundup
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel Hardman presents the highlights of this Sunday's biggest political interviews, with contributions from Jeremy Corbyn, Justine Greening, Liam Fo...
Will Theresa May survive the summer?
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will Theresa May come up with any more ideas on her walking holiday? Will the Tories try to depose her while she's away? Or could she limp on in powe...
Brexit negotiations locked in stalemate as Parliament breaks for summer
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On David Davis and Michel Barnier's talks in Brussels, and Vince Cable's coronation as Lib Dem leader.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by L...
Theresa May stumbles over the parliamentary finish line
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On May and Corbyn's final PMQs before recess. With Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to acc...
Unruly Cabinet forces Theresa May to crack the whip
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the Cabinet leaks, Mrs May's response, and the mysterious education budget.With Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a...
May bungs leaky Cabinet
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May's problems with cabinet leaks and the ongoing Brexit negotiations.With Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Beco...
Sunday Political Interview Roundup 16/07/17
16 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Missed the Sunday political shows? The Spectator can help you out. This podcast gives you the best of the Sunday interviews condensed into just 13 min...
Tory leadership rivals assemble at the Spectator summer party
14 Jul 2017
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...
Theresa May sheds a tear and with it her Maybot alias
13 Jul 2017
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...
PMQs all the more exciting in the absence of Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn
12 Jul 2017
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...
Theresa May's reboot is undermined by Anne Marie Morris' racial slur
11 Jul 2017
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...
Theresa May hits refresh on her premiership
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May's relaunch and cross-party cooperation.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today...
Sunday Interviews Roundup 09/07/17
09 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
All of the best of Sunday's political interviews condensed into a ten minute podcast. Interviewees this week include Sir Vince Cable, Owen Paterson, D...
CBI propose single market stay whilst David Davis schmoozes at Chevening
07 Jul 2017
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...
Boris pivots as pay cap saga rumbles on
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Boris Johnson's U-turn on the public sector pay cap, Labour's deselection problem, and the possibility of free trade with the EU.With James Forsyth...
Theresa May takes inspiration from David Cameron at PMQs
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa May borrows from the Cameron and Osborne playbook at PMQsWith James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Isabel HardmanBecome a Spectator subsc...
The Tory wars rumble on
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Hammond fights back over public sector pay and David Cameron makes a return to the limelight.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fra...
How much longer will the public sector pay cap last?
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson is the latest member of the Cabinet to call for the public sector pay cap to go. How much longer will it last?With James Forsyth and Kat...
Sunday Interviews Round-Up 02/07/17
02 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
All the best of Sunday's political interviews in one healthy bite size podcast, this week featuring Michael Gove, Richard Burgon, Sir Vince Cable and ...
Podcast Special: Brexit – What's next for Britain and the EU?
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The government has just two years for what David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, is calling ‘the most important negotiation for this country for a gene...
Queen's Speech passes but rebellion brews on both sides
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the Tory Queen's Speech passing, the Creasy amendment, Labour rebels, and a controversial dress code ruling.With James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.P...
Tories survive public sector pay amendment but could yet face an ambush
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the failed amendment to The Queen's Speech, and the amendments from Stella Creasy and Chuka Umunna.With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by L...
Theresa May steadies the ship at PMQs
28 Jun 2017
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...
Nicola Sturgeon hit the reset button on IndyRef2
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the IndyRef2 reset, Philip Hammond's dig at Boris Johnson, and the fallout from the Tory/DUP pact.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by La...
Theresa May finally gets her deal with the DUP
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the DUP deal and where it leaves the Tories.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to ...
Sunday interviews round-up
25 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel Hardman summarises the best of Sunday's political interviews. Feat: David Davis, Debbie Abrahams, Gerard Coyne, Stella Creasy and Lord Patten....
Theresa May finally offers assurance to EU nationals
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May guarantee of permanent residency for current EU nationals in the UK.With Fraser Nelson and Sunder Katwala.Presented by Lara Prendergast...
Boris Johnson's interview meltdown opens up Tory leadership race
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Boris Johnson's interview with Eddie Mair, the Tory leadership race, and revelations about cladding on tower blocks.With Katy Balls and James Forsy...
Bare-bones Queen's Speech shows Theresa May's diminished authority
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the Queen's Speech, the DUP negotiations, and the so-called 'Day of Rage'.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a ...
Vince Cable pitches himself as the Lib Dems' Jeremy Corbyn
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the Lib Dems' leadership battle and tomorrow's Queen's Speech.With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subsc...
Brexit negotiations kick-off in Brussels
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the Brexit negotiations, the UK's stance, and the new two-year parliament.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Sp...
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Round Up 18/06/17
18 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The highlights of Sunday's political interviews all in one place. Hosted by Isabel Hardman and featuring Philip Hammond, Keir Starmer, Jeremy Corbyn, ...
The Grenfell Tower inferno: how was this allowed to happen?
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in West London, and the political repercussions. With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Bec...
Theresa May calls the DUP's bluff and sets date for Queen's Speech
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May's ongoing negotiations with the DUP, the date of the Queen's Speech, and the resignation of Tim Farron.With James Forsyth and Katy Ball...
Brexit department in disarray as negotiations loom
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On departures from the Department For Exiting the European Union, and Jeremy Corbyn's triumphant reunion with the PLP.With James Forsyth and Katy Ball...
Theresa May bungles towards a deal with the DUP
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May's bargaining with the DUP, Michael Gove's return to the Cabinet, and Parliament's reopening.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented...
Who will be the next Tory leader?
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Could it be Boris Johnson, David Davis or Amber Rudd?With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today ...
Sunday Round Up 11/06/17
11 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Your weekly round up of all the best of the Sunday political interviews. Hosted by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this p...
Nick & Fi out, Gavin Barwell in - will this save Theresa May?
10 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts,...
How long can Theresa May survive as Tory leader?
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May forming a government after the general election returned a hung parliament.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson...
Calamity for Conservatives as Theresa May blows her party's majority
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the stunning election result, which left the Conservatives short of an overall majority.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelso...
Diane Abbott departs shadow frontbench on eve of polling day
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Diane Abbott standing aside, Nicola Sturgeon's attack on Scottish Labour, youth turnout and expectations heading into polling day.With Katy Balls a...
Where did the Liberal Democrats go wrong?
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the decline in expectations for Liberal Democrats.With Dick Newby, leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords, and James Forsyth.Present...
Theresa May on the defensive over security
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May's Monday speech and Jeremy Corbyn's attack on security.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator ...
The London Bridge attack
04 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Who won the BBC Question Time debates?
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Labour surge to 40% in recent poll
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the Ipsos MORI poll that puts Labour at 40% and whether Theresa May can counter that at tonight's Question Time debate.With James Delingpole and Ja...
Viewers the real losers in (almost) leaders' TV debate
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the seven-way brawl that was the BBC leaders' (except Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon) debate.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser...
Might the Conservatives be about to lose their majority?
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the new YouGov/Times data projecting that the Conservatives will finish 16 seats short of a majority.With Joe Twyman, Head of Political and Social ...
May and Corbyn survive tough examination
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the Sky/Channel 4 interviews with Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator ...
Sunday Round Up 28/05/17
28 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The best of Sunday's political interviews all in one place. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectato...
Jeremy Corbyn skewered by Andrew Neil on IRA connections
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Jeremy Corbyn's primetime interview with Andrew Neil.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber ...
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour surges in the polls
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Jeremy Corbyn's foreign policy speech and the tightening of the polls.With James Forsyth, Matt Zarb-Cousin and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prender...
Ukip return to election fray amidst fury over intelligence leaks
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the fall-out from intelligence leaks surrounding the Manchester bombing, and the launch of Ukip's manifesto.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Prese...
Campaigning suspended as terror threat hits 'critical'
24 May 2017
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...
Terror strikes Manchester
23 May 2017
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...
Theresa May gets burnt in Andrew Neil grilling
22 May 2017
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's strong and stable U-turn on the 'dementia tax'
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the dementia tax and how Theresa May intervened to stop a toxic policy derailing her election campaign.With Will Heaven and Katy Balls.Presented by...
The Tory opinion poll lead halves. Should May worry?
21 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the Tory lead cut to 9 points, how worried should Theresa May be ? The Spectator's Katy Balls and YouGov's Marcus Roberts discussed. Presented an...
Isabel Hardman's Sunday interview roundup
21 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Spectator's weekly round up of the best of Sunday's political interviews.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without advert...
Will Theresa May's 'dementia tax' backfire on her?
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will Heaven and Fraser Nelson debate the so-called 'dementia tax' and whether there's a better solution for social care.Presented by Lara Prendergast....
Theresa May launches her (party's) manifesto
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the Conservatives manifesto launch and the Lib Dems continued disaster.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spe...
Theresa May silent on Philip Hammond's future
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the relationship between Theresa May and Philip Hammond, the Conservative response to Labour's manifesto, the Liberal Democrats' campaign descendin...
Is Jeremy Corbyn doing better than it seems?
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Labour's manifesto launch and how Corbyn's policies have fared in polling.With Katy Balls and Marcus Roberts.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Sp...
Theresa May's new kind of conservatism
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Theresa May borrowing from Ed Miliband, Ukip's concessions to the Tories, and the Lib Dems still in first gear.With Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.Pr...
Sunday Round Up
14 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The weekly round up of all the highlights from the Sunday political interviews.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adve...
Eurovision Special!
13 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Fraser Nelson and Frances Robinson.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go t...
Jeremy Corbyn sets out his foreign policy credentials
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Jeremy Corbyn's speech at Chatham House, Theresa May's continued popularity, and the Liberal Democrats foray into weed.With Isabel Hardman and Katy...
Labour manifesto leaked: Where does this leave Jeremy Corbyn?
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Katy Balls, John McTernan and James Morris.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adver...
Tory candidates cleared by CPS
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the CPS's verdict on Tory election expenses, Theresa and Philip May on The One Show, and another tough day for Labour.With Katy Balls and Fraser Ne...
Jeremy Corbyn launches Labour's campaign
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Jeremy Corbyn's campaign launch speech, The Conservatives' energy price policies, and the Mays' appearance on The One Show.With James Forsyth and K...
Theresa May dodges David Cameron style leaders' debate
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the leadership debates, Labour's tax on top 5% of earners, and Tory strategy.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a ...