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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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9:29

Why is Boris optimistic about 21 June?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/21

Boris Johnson is increasingly confident that Britain will drop the majority of Covid restrictions on 21 June. But with the Indian variant forcing case rates in Bolton to more than ten times the national average, and in Blackburn to more than six, why is he optimistic? Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.

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11:31

Have the Lidl free marketeers won the day?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/20

Despite some misgivings in Cabinet, free marketeers seem to have won the argument on the Australia trade deal, one of the first major deals to be struck after Brexit. Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman about the latest discussions in government.

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10:22

What does Sturgeon's new cabinet say about IndyRef2?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/19

Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her new Cabinet today, reshuffling familiar faces with a clutch of new ministerial appointments. Will it be a line-up that causes sleepless nights for No 10? Joining Isabel Hardman to assess Team Sturgeon's new look are Katy Balls and James Forsyth.

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11:13

Should Starmer let the cameras in?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/18

Keir Starmer is reportedly thinking about giving access to a camera crew in order to create a fly-on-the-wall documentary about his leadership of the Labour party. Is this a good idea? Isabel Hardman talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth.

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12:04

Could June 21 be delayed?

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2021/05/17

As England moves into the next phase of its lockdown easing today, the Indian variant threatens to throw the final phase off schedule. Could the government delay June 21? Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls.

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13:03

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 16/05/21

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2021/05/16

Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights from Sunday's political shows. Today's guests include Matt Hancock, Yvette Cooper, Steve Reed and Sir Mark Walport.

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15:46

Does Boris have a southern problem?

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2021/05/15

While the local elections bore fruit for the Tories in the red wall, the party’s rebranding has had some southern shire MPs worried – does the party under Boris Johnson still speak for them and their voters? Cindy Yu speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about this growing fracture. Further listening: Katy Balls with Natalie Elphicke and other panellists on Britain's housing crisis.

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13:17

Will the India variant delay the roadmap?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/14

Cases of the Indian coronavirus variant have more than doubled in the last week, and Nadhim Zahawi, the vaccines minister, this morning said that jabs could be deployed in areas with higher case loads to contain its spread. Will the variant delay the 21 June unlocking? Cindy Yu speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Further listening: Kate Andrews in conversation with Jeremy Hunt on healthcare in Brexit Britain.

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13:49

Where should prime ministers go after leaving Downing...

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/13

David Cameron is giving evidence to MPs today over his lobbying for Greensill Capital, in the latest round of embarrassment for the former prime minister. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth about the graceful way to leave Downing Street.

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13:00

What could surface from a Covid inquiry?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/12

Boris Johnson has announced that an inquiry into the government's Covid response will be launched next year. Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson about what could surface and whether it will shed any light.

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16:31

Has Angela Rayner got the upper hand?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/11

Carolyn Harris, a key Starmer aide, has resigned her post as his parliamentary private secretary over allegations that she was behind some of the negative briefing against Angela Rayner. On the podcast, Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman about whether Angela Rayner has come out of Labour's scrap, on top.

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12:29

How Keir Starmer's reshuffle backfired

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/10

After a messy and delayed reshuffle, there is more rancour in the Labour party than there was before the weekend. Has Keir Starmer taken a serious hit to his authority? Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about the possible future for Labour.

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11:47

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 09/05/21

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/09

Isabel Hardman takes you through the highlights from Sunday's interview shows, with clips from Michael Gove, Nicola Sturgeon, John McDonnell, Ian Murray and Alex Salmond.

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12:53

No SNP majority, now what?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/08

Scotland will have a pro-independence majority at Holyrood, but the SNP has fallen short of an overall majority. What does this mean for the party, its leader Nicola Sturgeon, and the campaign for a second independence referendum? Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth and Stephen Daisley.

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14:09

What the Hartlepool loss means for Starmer

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/07

The local election results are coming in over the weekend, but the bombshell came early with Hartlepool going to the tories in a massive 16-point swing. Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about how much the red wall has left to give.

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10:51

What are the Royal Navy doing in Jersey's waters?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/06

Once again it's all about the fish - following protests from French fisherman over their rights in the waters surrounding Jersey, Boris Johnson has despatched Royal Navy boats to the Channel. Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about why tensions escalated so quickly.

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12:05

How serious would Labour losing Hartlepool be?

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2021/05/05

A poll last night gave the Tories a 17-point lead in Hartlepool. Tomorrow's by-election in the red wall seat is to be one of the first barometers of Keir Starmer's leadership so far. How serious would a Labour loss be? Isabel Hardman speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.

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17:41

Will the G7 summit mark the end of online diplomacy?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/04

One of the key aspects of the imminent G7 summit will be the return of face-to-face meetings between politicians. What will be on the agenda, and can the rest of us hope to follow suit and leave Zoom behind? Fraser Nelson talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.

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10:56

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 02/05/21

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/02

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday's political shows. Interviewees today include Douglas Ross, Dominic Raab and Lisa Nandy.

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20:42

What does the DUP shakeup mean for Northern Ireland?

Coffee House Shots ·

2021/05/01

Arlene Foster's departure has left the DUP in a difficult place. Unionists could become disaffected if another relative moderate takes over, but younger voters might abandon the party if a hardliner becomes leader. What does this mean for Northern Ireland? Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth and Denis Staunton, London editor of the Irish Times.

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