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by The Spectator · English
Daily political analysis from The Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale and many others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Farewell, Sir Keir Starmer
The final PMQs of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, against Reform UK leader Kemi Badenoch, with discussion of tone, tributes after Anne Widdecombe’s murder, and what the exchange suggests about…
15 Jul 2026 · 16m · 5 chapters
Kemi wages war on the 'Tory wets'
Conservative Party internal discipline and Labour leadership positioning.
14 Jul 2026 · 16m · 6 chapters
Is Ann Widdecombe’s murder being politicised?
The episode discusses two linked political themes: the murder of Anne Whittacombe (Anne Widdecombe is mentioned as “Whittacombe” in the transcript) and whether it’s being politicised, alongside…
13 Jul 2026 · 21m · 8 chapters
How we plan to beat Reform | Kevin Hollinrake, Conservative chairman
Behind-the-scenes Conservative Party response to Nigel Farage’s decision to trigger the Clacton by-election, framed as an attempt to “circumvent” parliamentary rules and avoid accountability over a…
10 Jul 2026 · 15m · 5 chapters
The definitive guide to 'Manchesterism'
The podcast debates “Manchesterism,” Andy Burnham’s supposed philosophy for boosting growth and productivity across the UK, and whether it can be replicated nationally.
9 Jul 2026 · 10m · 3 chapters
Labour is one big happy family | with Chris Curtis MP
Labour leadership nominations, mood among Labour MPs, and Andy Burnham’s proposed “kumbaya” culture—more collaboration via the Whip’s Office, less fear-based discipline, and continued party unity to…
9 Jul 2026 · 15m · 7 chapters
Inside Reform's by-election masterplan
Coffeehouse Shots discusses Reform UK’s decision to contest (and how it may use) the Clacton by-election, framed as a “masterplan” to reset the narrative amid Nigel Farage’s financial allegations and…
8 Jul 2026 · 17m · 6 chapters
Nigel Farage rage quits
The episode discusses Nigel Farage resigning as MP for Clacton-on-Sea to trigger a by-election he plans to contest, framed as a “people versus the establishment” campaign move.
7 Jul 2026 · 13m · 3 chapters
Has Farage blown it?
The episode discusses two political storylines: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK troubles and Andy Burnham’s looming challenges if he becomes prime minister.
6 Jul 2026 · 19m · 7 chapters
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 05/07/2026
Sunday Roundup covering UK politics: scrutiny of Nigel Farage’s finances and ties to George Cottrell; Labour’s devolution push under Andy Burnham; deportation efforts for Shabir Ahmed (Rochdale…
5 Jul 2026 · 16m · 6 chapters
Anthony Scaramucci on Trump, Corruption & America at 250
Anthony Scaramucci and Freddie Gray discuss the US at its 250th anniversary, focusing on Donald Trump’s impact on US-British relations, alleged corruption/“kleptocracy,” immigration and foreign…
4 Jul 2026 · 35m · 14 chapters
REVEALED: Treasury abandons numeracy to boost diversity
The UK Treasury’s graduate development program allegedly removed numerical and verbal reasoning tests, replacing them with an easier “civil service trends” test, explicitly to improve ethnic…
3 Jul 2026 · 12m · 4 chapters
Reform is right to fear the return of Boris
Reform UK’s recent polling slump and internal troubles, and whether Boris Johnson’s renewed media activity (“Boris Wave”) could disrupt Reform’s chances by peeling off votes and reviving right-wing…
2 Jul 2026 · 16m · 5 chapters
The secrets of the Spectator summer party
A Coffeehouse Shots episode mixing PMQs commentary (defence spending and Labour’s political transition) with an extended, humorous history of the Spectator’s annual summer party, including why it’s…
1 Jul 2026 · 17m · 9 chapters
Defence Investment Plan – a looming problem for Burnham
Keir Starmer’s defence investment plan, focusing on the headline £15bn figure, £5bn for drones (only £1bn new money), and how funding may come via cuts/delays to veterans’ homes and other programmes;…
30 Jun 2026 · 13m · 4 chapters
The Burnham agenda: who will pay for it?
The episode discusses Andy Burnham’s major Manchester speech on a “Burnham agenda” for devolution: a proposed “number 10 of the North” to transfer wealth, resources, and powers from Whitehall to…
29 Jun 2026 · 21m · 11 chapters