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Coffee House Shots

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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12:51

Will the DUP accept Sunak’s deal?

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2023/02/17

As it looks like the government is about to agree a new deal with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol, Rishi Sunak is in Belfast today meeting with the DUP. Will they accept a compromise? Max Jeffery speaks to Isabel Hardman and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform. Produced by Max Jeffery.

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14:45

How powerful is Keir Starmer?

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2023/02/16

With Labour nearly 30 points ahead in the polls, Keir Starmer is consolidating his position at the top. He said yesterday that Jeremy Corbyn will not stand as a Labour candidate in the next election, and he could be looking to reshuffle his shadow cabinet soon. How much power does Starmer have? Could he completely cut Labour's ties to the trade unions? James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and the Times's Patrick Maguire. Produced by Cindy Yu and Max Jeffery.

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17:36

Is Sunak making a mistake on the NI protocol?

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2023/02/15

James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Conservative Home editor Paul Goodman about the union. Both in terms of Nicola Sturgeon's sudden decision to resign this morning and the possibility of an imminent agreement on the Northern Ireland protocol.

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15:17

Nicola Sturgeon resigns – why now?

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2023/02/15

Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation as First Minister of Scotland. James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Isabel Hardman about her decision to leave and Sturgeon's nine years as leader.

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11:58

Is Rishi Sunak tough enough on China?

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2023/02/14

Ben Wallace, the Secretary of State for defence has launched a security review in the wake of Chinese spy balloons entering Western airspace. This accelerated a row over defence spending ahead of the Spring Budget. How far is the government willing to go under pressure over the Ukraine war and now an intensified Chinese threat? James Heale speaks to Cindy Yu and Katy Balls. To learn more about Chinese politics, society and culture, listen to The Spectator's Chinese Whispers podcast.

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10:33

Is there a plot to unravel Brexit?

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2023/02/13

Whilst the government is in recess, a group of cross-party politicians joined a private meeting to discuss 'How we can make Brexit work better with our European neighbours?' Are the critics right that this is an attempt to unravel Brexit? Also on the podcast, Labour dropped their GPC files [government procurement cards] early this morning – what can be learnt from their big scoop? Natasha Feroze speaks to Katy Balls and James Heale.

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34:56

Was Liz Truss right?

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/02/11

This week has seen the return of Liz Truss, firstly with her op-ed in the Telegraph and then her Spectator TV exclusive interview. Has enough time passed to revise our opinion of her pro-growth agenda? Cindy Yu speaks to Fraser Nelson and Kate Andrews.

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10:49

Is our economy OK?

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2023/02/10

New GDP figures show that the UK economy narrowly avoided recession at the end of 2022. Between the final quarter and the third quarter of last year, there was no change in the economy's output. Is this really good news? And do GDP figures matter if people still feel poorer? Max Jeffery speaks to Kate Andrews and James Heale.

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10:20

Is Lee Anderson No. 10's secret weapon?

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2023/02/09

The chatter in Westminster has been dominated by comments the new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party gave to James Heale, The Spectator's diary editor, in an interview published today. When asked if he was in support of the death penalty, Lee Anderson said: 'Yes. Nobody has ever committed a crime after being executed. You know that, don’t you? 100 per cent success rate.’ On the podcast, Isabel Hardman talks to James and Katy Balls about whether No. 10 anticipated that the Conservative

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10:10

Will Britain send Ukraine jets?

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/02/08

President Zelensky was in Westminster today to address Parliament. The Ukrainian leader came to London to ask MPs to give Ukraine fighter jets. Will Rishi Sunak agree to? Max Jeffery speaks to Svitlana Morenets and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Max Jeffery.

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12:57

What's behind Rishi's reshuffle?

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2023/02/07

Rishi Sunak announced a reshuffle of his cabinet this morning. Among other changes, Greg Hands will become the Tory party chair, and Michelle Donelan will become the culture secretary. Why is Sunak making these changes just 18 months before an election? Will they make any real difference to how his government works? Max Jeffery speaks to Katy Balls and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Max Jeffery.

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17:43

The Liz Truss interview: 'I didn't get everything right'

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/02/06

Today Liz Truss has broken her silence, giving her first broadcast interview since leaving No.10 to SpectatorTV. Was she denied a ‘realistic chance’ at success? Fraser Nelson speaks to Katy Balls and Kate Andrews. Produced by Oscar Edmondson. You can watch the full interview now on SpectatorTV: https://www.youtube.com/@SpectatorTV

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16:49

Isabel Hardman's Sunday roundup – Truss returns

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/02/05

Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows. Featured today are interviews with Business Secretary Grant Shapps, Sharon Graham from Unite and Labour's Liz Kendall and Jonathan Reynolds. Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill.

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14:58

Are Sweden's liberal laws incubating violent crime?

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/02/04

In his column for the Telegraph, Fraser Nelson says that Sweden has become a gangster's paradise, with its liberal approach to criminal justice allowing a shocking subculture of violence. He is joined by Katy Balls and Fredrik Erixon, Swedish economist and writer, to discuss how the country should respond to gun violence.

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9:28

Is Rishi about to get radical?

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2023/02/03

In her Times column this week Katy Balls says that Rishi Sunak is about to roll his sleeves up on EU trade and small boats, potentially setting him against both the right and the left of his party. What should we expect? Also on the podcast, as allegations about Dominic Raab's bullying continue to swirl, is this another area where Rishi will be forced to get tough? Oscar Edmondson speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

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12:56

Did Sunak ever have a political honeymoon?

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/02/02

A new poll today shows that more than half of voters think that Rishi Sunak has handled the economy badly, and that a third of voters think Boris Johnson was a better prime minister. This comes as Sunak marks his first 100 days in office. But did the PM ever have a political honeymoon to speak of? Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and Kate Andrews. Produced by Cindy Yu.

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11:14

Are we close to a breakthrough on the Northern...

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/02/01

Today the Times has reported that a partial agreement has been made over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Why are the government playing down the progress made over the Irish border? Also on podcast, Boris Johnson has been on maneuvres this week, weighing in on the row over sending jets to Ukraine. Has he succeeded in undermining Rishi Sunak? Cindy Yu speaks to Katy Balls and Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform. Produced by Cindy Yu and Oscar Edmondson.

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11:37

Can we trust the IMF's forecasts?

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/01/31

The IMF report suggests Britain will be the only advanced economy to fall into recession this year – predicting the worst growth figures of any G7 country. Historically, how reliable have these forecasts been? Can we take some of it with a pinch of salt? Also on the podcast, MPs have approved new powers to curb public sector strikes, is this a ray of hope for party cohesion? Natasha Feroze speaks to Kate Andrews and Katy Balls.

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12:21

Is Zahawi getting his own back?

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2023/01/30

The problem of Nadhim Zahawi may not have gone away as quickly as the Prime Minister might have hoped. Today, allies of the former Tory Chairman have suggested the decision to sack Zahawi has been 'rushed' and 'unfair'. Is there more of this story to come? Natasha Feroze speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.

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12:46

Isabel Hardman’s Sunday Roundup – 29/01/23

Coffee House Shots ·

2023/01/29

Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows. Featured today are interviews with Michael Gove, Bridget Phillipson, Mary Bousted and Michel Barnier.

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