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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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13:34

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 10/01/21

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2021/01/10

Isabel Hardman rounds up the best of Sunday's interviews with highlights from Sir Keir Starmer, Matt Hancock, Tracy Nicholls and Peter Horby.

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16:57

Is Nigel Farage's new party about to make waves?

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2021/01/09

Brexit is done, but Nigel Farage may well remain an influential force in British politics. With his rebranding of the Brexit Party to 'Reform UK' approved this week, Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Patrick O'Flynn, former Ukip MEP, about whether or not Sinoscepticism and lockdown-scepticism are enough for Farage to build a new movement.

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12:28

Could an overwhelmed NHS stall the vaccine rollout?

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2021/01/08

Simon Stevens, NHS chief executive, said yesterday that 800 new patients are admitted to London hospitals with Covid-19 every day. Could pressure on the health service force them to delay the vaccine distribution? Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.

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12:52

How should the government handle Trump?

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2021/01/07

Last night's events in Washington DC has sent shockwaves around the world. Trump's obvious disregard for democracy was on show, leading to a normally diplomatic British government to condemn the President in strong language. Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth about how the government sees its past and future relationship with Trump and Trumpism.

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11:59

How many vaccinations are needed to end lockdown?

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2021/01/06

The government has announced that 23 per cent of over 80s in England have now received their first dose of the Covid vaccine. With Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock aiming to give 13.5 million people the jab before the middle of February, will that be enough to end lockdown restrictions? Cindy Yu speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth.

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11:01

Why are the UK's borders still open?

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2021/01/05

Following the announcement of a third lockdown, a testing regime for arrivals could be put in place. It comes as Michael Gove said there would be announcements in the coming days about 'how we will make sure that our ports and airports are safe', and Nicola Sturgeon said 'urgent' discussions were underway. Isabel Hardman talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth.

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11:19

Lockdown returns: what the new rules mean

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2021/01/04

This evening the Prime Minister announced a return to the lockdown system for England, coming after Nicola Sturgeon announced similar measures earlier in the day. Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman about what the measures mean for students, vulnerable groups and more.

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16:05

How far will Boris tighten Covid restrictions?

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2021/01/04

Boris Johnson today said there was 'no question' that the government would announce tighter coronavirus restrictions, as case numbers continue to surge. It came after health secretary Matt Hancock said this morning that the existing tier system is 'no longer strong enough'. What will further restrictions look like? Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.

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13:04

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 03/01/21

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2021/01/03

Isabel Hardman rounds up Sunday's political interview highlights, with clips coming from Boris Johnson, Sir Mark Walport, Arlene Foster, Tony Blair and Liz Truss.

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18:29

With Brexit done, what are the government's next...

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2020/12/30

After four and a half years, Brexit has finally happened with a free trade deal passed. But with Scottish independence hotting up and the pandemic not yet finished, the government faces more challenges in the very short term. Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth about what's coming next.

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16:04

At last: we have a Brexit deal

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2020/12/24

A Brexit deal has been reached. Negotiations over fisheries continued into the early hours of Christmas Eve, and Boris Johnson finalised the agreement with Ursula von der Leyen at 1:44pm. The PM said the treaty resolves a 'question that has bedevilled politics for decades', while the EU Commission President said it was 'time to leave Brexit behind'. Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth about the details.

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9:37

Will normality really return by Easter?

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2020/12/23

Another day, another press conference. In today's, Matt Hancock announced more regions to enter Tier 4 restrictions come Boxing Day, as well as another new, highly transmissible, strain of the virus. Cindy Yu talks to Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls about the latest updates, as well as signs of potential white smoke on the Brexit negotiations.

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12:38

Will Boris be blamed for Kent's queues?

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2020/12/22

At yesterday's press conference, Boris Johnson said there were just 170 lorries queuing in Kent to cross the Channel. Today, there are expected to be around 1,500. The government is continuing discussions with France to get freight moving again, but will Boris be blamed for the hold-up? Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls.

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12:42

Will the Covid variant derail an Easter easing?

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2020/12/21

Speaking alongside Patrick Vallance and Grant Shapps, Boris Johnson said we could expect 'a very, very different world for this country from Easter onwards'. But will the new Covid strain derail the easing of restrictions? Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth.

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10:29

Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 20/12/20

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2020/12/20

Isabel Hardman hosts the last Sunday Roundup of the year, with highlights coming from Matt Hancock, Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Sadiq Khan.

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11:55

Was the change in Christmas rules inevitable?

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2020/12/19

Christmas has been cancelled, after all. In London and parts of the South East, new Tier 4 restrictions mean that households will not be able to mix indoors; whereas in the rest of the country families can only get together on Christmas day. Does this government suffer from consistently over-promising? Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.

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12:52

What does Truss's speech say about the future of...

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2020/12/19

This week Liz Truss promised to shake up the equalities brief, opting for 'facts not fashion' in the fight against inequality that looks at regions and class, not just gender and race. What can we learn about the government's future direction from this speech? Cindy Yu talks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.

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14:07

Will fish sink a Brexit deal?

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2020/12/18

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen spoke last night in another attempt to push the Brexit discussions forward. Statements released after call made clear that fishing rights remain the last serious hurdle - but will negotiators let it sink a deal? James Forsyth discusses with Katy Balls.

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10:18

Has the government reached a Christmas truce with...

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2020/12/17

As parliament breaks up for recess, the government likely dodged a Tory rebellion by allowing Christmas to go ahead. Katy Balls and James Forsyth chew over what's next for MPs on Brexit and Covid. Go to spectator.co.uk/cheers to subscribe and get a free bottle of Pol Roger champagne.

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12:33

Is Boris now braced for a Brexit deal?

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2020/12/16

While the government wrangles with Christmas coronavirus rules, negotiations in Brussels are continuing. Boris Johnson seemed more upbeat about the prospect of a deal at PMQs today, telling SNP leader Ian Blackford that that there was 'every opportunity, every hope' of a deal. Is the PM bracing for an agreement? Katy Balls speaks to Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.

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