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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
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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 ...
Sunday political interviews: Isabel Hardman's round-up
07 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Spectator's weekly round up of all the major political Sunday interviews. #sundayroundup #spectatorBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access t...
Tories make unprecedented gains in Labour heartlands
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Andy Street and Andy Burnham, the local elections in Scotland, and the demise of Ukip.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prenderga...
Tory gains, Labour in freefall, and Ukip on the brink: 2017 local elections analysis
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the local elections across England, Wales and Scotland.With Joe Twyman and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber t...
National lessons from the local elections
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On local elections in Scotland and the West Midlands and Manchester mayoral races.With Katy Balls and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become ...
Macron and Le Pen exchange blows in debate
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Freddy Gray and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Theresa May accuses the EU of interfering in British election
03 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...
Ready, set, go! Campaigns finally get off the mark
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth, Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adv...
Podcast Special: Trump's first 100 days
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
At his inauguration, Donald Trump; ‘It’s going to be America First.’ Has he begun to deliver on his promise? And at what cost? With Piers Morgan...
Diane Abbott has on-air car crash over policing figures
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Diane Abbott's gaffe, Theresa May's difficult dinner with Jean-Claude Juncker, and George Osborne's frosty reception at the Evening Standard.With K...
A Tory landslide could change the shape of the party
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth and Paul Goodman.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to sp...
Sunday TV interviews - Isabel Hardman's roundup
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel Hardman on the best of today's Sunday political show interviews.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go ...
Podcast Special: Could it still be President Le Pen?
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Live recording of The Spectator's event on 26th April.Is France on the brink of a political revolution? Marine Le Pen, former leader of the Front Nati...
Conservatives steal a march on the SNP
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Tory progress in Scotland, a gloomy poll for Labour, and Rachel Johnson's defection to the Lib Dems.With James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Presented by ...
The Meaning of Mugwump
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Boris Johnson's 'mugwump', Theresa May's dinner with Jean-Claude Juncker, and the Liberal Democrats' torrid week.With Katy Balls, Sam Leith and Jam...
Are the Tories getting complacent?
26 Apr 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...
Tories headed for landmark victory in Wales
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth, Roger Scully and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adver...
The British public embrace Theresa May's U-turn
24 Apr 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...
Sunday interviews - roundup
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fraser Nelson presents a roundup of the day's political interviewsBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to sp...
Labour get election campaign off to a shaky start
21 Apr 2017
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...
Jeremy Corbyn launches campaign with populist rallying cry
20 Apr 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 snap general election
18 Apr 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...
Trump strikes back at Assad: Is this a new age of American interventionism?
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth and Freddy Gray.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...
Ken Livingstone survives expulsion from Labour: Are his actions defensible?
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Douglas Murray and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...
Theresa May admits to Andrew Neil that a transitional Brexit deal is likely
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth, Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adve...
Article 50 has been triggered: What comes next?
29 Mar 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...
Westminster terror attack
22 Mar 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...
On your marks: Theresa May announces Article 50 trigger date
20 Mar 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...
The SNP conference - how serious is Sturgeon?
18 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Massie in Aberdeen on the SNP 2017 Spring conference. Presented and produced by Fraser NelsonBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this p...
George Osborne becomes new Evening Standard editor
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Freddy Gray.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...
Hammond's humiliation - the Budget U-turn
15 Mar 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...
Are Scotland's unionists ready for battle?
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Paul Sinclair and Ayesha Hazarika.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to sp...
IndyRef2: Nicola Sturgeon's great gamble
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Alex Massie and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to specta...
OmNICshambles: Philip Hammond's budget
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Budget preview: Hammond is aiming for nothing. Will he hit it?
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Labour lose Copeland by-election, but hold off Ukip in Stoke
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Tony Blair's call for a Brexit intifada
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Ayesha Hazarika and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to sp...
May's Brexit plan stays on track but are Corbyn's days numbered?
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth and Ayesha Hazarika. Presented by Fraser NelsonBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to sp...
Why Brexit could be sweet for the sugar industry
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spectator editor Fraser Nelson is joined by Paul Kenward, managing director of British Sugar, Michael Sly, farmer and NFU Sugar Board, and Philip de P...
Government loses Article 50 case
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Theresa May outlines her Brexit plans
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Tristram Hunt quits as MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With James Forsyth and Ayesha Hazarika.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to sp...
Is Donald Trump an agent of Russian influence?
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Paul Wood.Presented by Freddy Gray.This is a repeat of an episode of Americano, the Spectator's podcast that covers politics in the US.Become a S...
Jeremy Corbyn speaks out on immigration, executive pay and his own leadership
10 Jan 2017
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...
What did we learn from Theresa May's 'shared society' speech?
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to ...
Books podcast sample – Michael Lewis: The Undoing Project
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball and The Big Short, talks to Sam Leith about his new book, The Undoing Project, in this sample episode of the Specta...
The Copeland by-election - Labour's first battle of 2017
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Isabel Hardman and YouGov's Marcus Roberts. Presented by Fraser NelsonBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts....
The New Battle for Press Freedom
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Isabel Hardman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Renzi resigns, Beppe Grillo says he's ready to govern. What next?
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Fredrik Erixon and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spe...
Spectator Events: The American people have voted – what next?
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Bronwen Maddox, Tim Stanley, Sir Christopher Meyer and Chris Darbyshire.Chaired by Andrew Neil.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this...
Spectator Events: Autumn Statement Discussion
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Andrew Neil, Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. In association with Old Mutual Global Investors.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this ...
Philip Hammond presents his first and last Autumn Statement
23 Nov 2016
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...
Donald Trump wins the American presidency
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Freddy Gray, in Washington DC, and James Forsyth.Presented by Fraser Nelson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without ad...
High Court rules that Parliament must be consulted on Article 50
04 Nov 2016
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...
Spectator Parliamentarian of the Year Awards: The best of the speeches
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the Spectator Parliamentarian of the Year Awards, featuring speeches by George Osborne, Boris Johnson and Theresa May.Presented by Fra...
Steven Woolfe quits leadership race of ‘ungovernable’ Ukip
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The FT's Sebastian Payne speaks to Fraser Nelson about the latest twist in Ukip's leadership crisisBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this ...
SNP Conference: is Sturgeon's 2nd referendum a giant bluff?
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion between Fraser Nelson and Alex Massie, Scotland Editor of The Spectator.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast withou...
Theresa May's 'Carpe Brexit' conference speech
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Fraser Nelson and James ForsythBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find o...