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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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16:05

Who will win over the Tory right?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/11

Liz Truss has today announced her candidacy for the Tory leadership. With Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman already looking to win votes from MPs on the right of the Conservative party, and with Jacob Rees-Mogg and Priti Patel also considering a run for the top job, who will become the candidate of the Tory right? Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Produced by Max Jeffery.

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9:03

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 10/07/22

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/10

Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights from Sunday morning's political shows as the Conservative leadership race kicks off, featuring interviews with Sajid Javid, Jeremy Hunt, Grant Shapps, Yvette Cooper, David Davis and Tom Tugendhat.

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17:13

What is Boris Johnson's legacy?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/09

James Forsyth speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls about what Boris Johnson has achieved and if he will leave a significant imprint as a result of his time in office.

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11:06

Who wants to replace Boris?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/08

The Tory leadership race has begun. Some candidates, like Steve Baker and Suella Braverman, have already declared that they will be running. Others, like Nadhim Zahawi, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, are expected to announce their candidacy in the coming days. What are their platforms? How many MPs will hopefuls need to have supporting them to make it onto the ballot? What should the party look for in a new leader? Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Produced by Max Jeffery.

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15:04

Boris resigns. What next?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/07

After fighting words briefed out to the papers overnight, this morning, the Prime Minister has finally decided to resign. A statement is expected today. On the episode, Katy Balls discusses with Isabel Hardman and Fraser Nelson whether he should have gone sooner (and the implications for the post-politics speaking circuit) and the leadership race that is about to start. Produced by Cindy Yu.

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10:39

Boris refuses to resign – what next?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/06

Despite mass resignations and calls from newly appointed ministers to resign, Boris has dug his heels in and refused to leave. What will be his next moves? And are the rumours of a snap general election really on the cards? Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth.

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14:15

Is the end nigh for Boris?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/06

As several cabinet ministers have resigned, is it hours, days, weeks or months before Boris Johnson is kicked out? James Forsyth joins Katy Balls from the roof of Parliament.

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11:03

Sunak and Javid resign. Now what?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/05

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid have resigned from government. In letters to the Prime Minister this evening, Sunak said the government 'cannot continue like this', while Javid told the PM that 'the situation will not change under your leadership.' Will more ministers now resign? And is this the end of Boris Johnson's premiership? Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls.

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9:36

Have Tory MPs reached breaking point?

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2022/07/05

Boris Johnson was briefed 'in person' on a formal Whitehall complaint into Chris Pincher, a former Foreign Office official said today, despite No. 10 saying yesterday that the Prime Minister was unaware of specific allegations against the MP. With the government having to explain itself once again, how much more will Tory MPs take? Max Jeffery speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Subscribe to Isabel Hardman's Evening Blend newsletter at www.spectator.co.uk/evening-blend

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11:54

What did Boris know about Chris Pincher?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/04

Boris Johnson knew of media reports about Chris Pincher's conduct when he invited him to join the government, it emerged today. How serious a crisis is this for the government? And as the Prime Minister today returned from three international summits, was he able to put his domestic problems behind him in the Commons? Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.

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11:40

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 03/07/22

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/03

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Today's podcast features Thérèse Coffey, Jonathan Reynolds, Andy Burnham, Dr Jenny Harries and Lord Richard Dannatt.

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10:46

Will Nicola Sturgeon get her way?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/02

Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson about Nicola Sturgeon’s latest plans to hold a referendum on Scottish independence on 19th October 2023, and whether they will even get off the ground.

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15:18

Has Tory sleaze hit a new low?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/07/01

Last night Chris Pincher resigned from his role in the government - after 'drinking far too much' and 'embarrassing himself'. Witnesses reportedly saw the deputy chief whip 'groping' men at the Carlton Club in London. Also on the podcast, today is the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China. Can the government keep its promise to protect Hong Kong? Cindy Yu is joined by Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.

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10:43

Is the privileges committee a kangaroo court?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/06/30

After an eight-day world tour, Boris Johnson is back on British soil to come face-to-face with Tory MPs for the first time since the hammering by-election defeat. Meanwhile, the privileges committee begins with Harriet Harman as its chair. Critics have suggested this inquiry into whether The Prime Minister misled parliament over partygate risks becoming a 'kangaroo court'. Will this give Downing Street the chance to disregard the outcome of the inquiry? Also on the podcast, food tariffs might

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13:47

Does Nicola Sturgeon really want an independence...

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/06/29

The campaign for a second independence referendum is well and truly on, as Nicola Sturgeon tours the airwaves this week. But can the SNP will Indyref2 into existence, given Boris Johnson is very unlikely to allow it? Natasha Feroze speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth on the podcast, in which James suggests that, perhaps, Sturgeon doesn't even want an independence referendum right now.

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9:59

Why did Tory rebels abstain from the NI Protocol Bill?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/06/28

The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passed its second reading last night with a majority of 74 votes. A number of Tory rebels voiced their opposition to the bill including former Prime Minister, Theresa May, Simon Hoare and Andrew Mitchell. However, despite vocal opposition, not one Tory MP voted against the bill – opting to abstain instead. Did the Whips office play a part in this? Also on the podcast, Nicola Sturgeon unveils her plans to have a second independence referendum, with or without Boris

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11:44

Is Boris being too bullish?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/06/27

After a bruising few days, Boris Johnson remains bullish suggesting his intentions to stay in Downing Street for a third term. Is this rattling Tory MPs? Also on the podcast, a Cabinet reshuffle may be approaching. Who is under threat and why? Isabel Hardman is joined by Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Produced by Natasha Feroze.

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11:33

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 26/06/22

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/06/26

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows, with Brandon Lewis, David Lammy, João Vale de Almeida and Sir Ed Davey.

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13:16

Will 2024 see an avalanche of tactical voting?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/06/25

Isabel Hardman talks to James Forsyth and James Johnson of the J.L. Partners polling company, about how much the Conservative party has to fear from tactical votes at the next election.

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10:24

Is Boris Johnson heading for a 1997 moment?

Coffee House Shots ·

2022/06/24

In a major blow, the Conservatives have lost two seats in the Tiverton and Wakefield by-elections. Immediately after, the Conservative party chairman, Oliver Dowden resigned citing 'a deeply personal decision' following a 'run of very poor results for our party'. The Lib Dems overturned a huge Tory majority in Tiverton and Honiton, Devon, their third by-election victory over Boris Johnson's party in a year. What does this suggest about the public mood towards their current government? ‘At the

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