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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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14:57

How much danger is the Union in?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/18

James Forsyth writes in this week's Spectator that the Union is the biggest challenge facing this government, despite everything that is going on with the pandemic. Support for Scottish independence continues to grow north of the border. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and our Scotland Editor Alex Massie about what the Tories can do about this. Subscribe to the Spectator's first podcast newsletter here and get each week's podcast highlights in your inbox every Tuesday.

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11:45

Does the government's plan really approach...

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/17

In a press conference from Downing Street today, Boris Johnson set out the road to 'significant normality' - but not until November. It's a more cautious position than had been previously briefed, but is even this timeline too optimistic? John Connolly talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson. Subscribe to the Spectator's first podcast newsletter here and get each week's podcast highlights in your inbox every Tuesday.

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15:56

Why the government moved against Julian Lewis

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2020/07/16

Chris Grayling failed to win the chairmanship of the Intelligence and Security Committee on Wednesday evening. In his stead, Julian Lewis clinched the position, and No 10 withdrew the whip from Lewis. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth about why this happened and whether it's better to rule by fear or love. Also on the episode: Shamima Begum and Patrick Vallance's comments on working from home. Subscribe to the Spectator's first podcast newsletter here and get each

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15:01

Who should be worried about the independent Covid...

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2020/07/15

Boris Johnson has confirmed that there will be an inquiry into the handling of the pandemic after a possible second wave is over. On the podcast, Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson about what it will find and who should be worried. Watch the Spectator's own inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic on Thursday evening at 6pm with Andrew Neil, Katy Balls, James Forsyth, and Kate Andrews. Tickets here.

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20:38

Why Boris u-turned on Huawei

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2020/07/14

Much as expected, the government has u-turned on Huawei, though the new government policy doesn't go as far as some of the most hardline Tory MPs would wish. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson about the UK's China policy in the years to come. Also on the episode: masks and the Union. Subscribe to the Spectator's first podcast newsletter here and get each week's podcast highlights in your inbox every Tuesday.

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14:37

Does anyone know the truth about face masks?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/13

In recent days, more supportive noises have been made by those on the top of government about the wearing of face masks indoors, especially in shops. Scotland has already made it compulsory. But it wasn't long ago when the government was saying that face masks may even harm efforts to control the virus. So does anyone know the truth about face masks? Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson. Subscribe to the Spectator's first podcast newsletter here and get each week's podcast highlights

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11:37

Katy Balls' Sunday Interviews Roundup - 12/07/20

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/12

Katy Balls presents the highlights from Sunday's political inerviews, today featuring Michael Gove, Lucy Powell and Sir Richard Dearlove.

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13:21

Dominic Cummings's plans for defence reform

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/11

Dominic Cummings will be touring key Ministry of Defence sites ahead of this year's defence review. So how would he like to reform the UK's military and defence capabilities? Katy Balls finds out from James Forsyth and the Times's Defence Editor Lucy Fisher. Subscribe to the Spectator's first podcast newsletter here and get each week's podcast highlights in your inbox every Tuesday.

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11:14

The government's inconsistent messaging on lockdown...

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/10

New lockdown easing measures have been announced, so later this month swimming pools, gyms, and outdoor theatres will be reopening in England. At the same time, the government advice on offices is still to work from home and do not travel by public transport. So are offices and trains really much less safe than beauty salons and pools? Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson. Subscribe to the Spectator's first podcast newsletter here and get each week's podcast highlights in your inbox

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15:26

Is Rishi Sunak really hinting at tax rises?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/09

The Chancellor's statement has gone down well but the big question is how the government will pay for all this. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth about the possibility of tax rises, why the Governor of the Bank of England is still planning to address the 1922 committee, John Lewis's troubles, and Mark Sedwill's severance pay. Subscribe to the Spectator's first podcast newsletter here and get each week's podcast highlights in your inbox every Tuesday.

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15:21

Can Rishi Sunak’s jobs pledge keep unemployment down?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/08

The Chancellor has given his mini-Budget in a statement to the Commons today, and among a raft of stimulus measures from a VAT cut to stamp duty reduction, he has announced measures designed to keep down unemployment. But the government is clearly braced for a wave of unemployment when furlough ends, so are his pledges enough? Katy Balls talks to Kate Andrews and James Forsyth. Click here to try 12 weeks of the Spectator for £12 and get a free £20 Amazon gift voucher.

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13:29

Is social care reform now inevitable?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/07

Boris Johnson has rowed back on comments suggesting that care homes suffered from the pandemic because they did not follow procedure, after a widespread backlash. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about whether or not social care reform is inevitable, as well as why Andrew Bailey planned to address the Tory 1922 committee and the Magnitsky Act. Click here to try 12 weeks of the Spectator for £12 and get a free £20 Amazon gift voucher.

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12:42

Why the government's arts bailout was so generous

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/06

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.6 billion bailout for the arts industry, which was more generous than many were expecting. On the podcast, Katy Balls talks to Kate Andrews and James Forsyth about why this is. They also discuss Pret's troubles and the coming Huawei u-turn. Click here to try 12 weeks of the Spectator for £12 and get a free £20 Amazon gift voucher.

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10:09

Katy Balls' Sunday Interviews Roundup - 05/07/20

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/05

Katy Balls presents the highlights from Sunday's interview shows, with Matt Hancock, Anneliese Dodds and Sir Simon Stevens.

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12:56

Will No 10's press briefing shake-up really deliver...

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/04

Downing St has announced that it will be televising its afternoon lobby press briefing, come October. Inspired by the daily coronavirus briefings, it's a shake-up that supporters say could improve transparency. On the podcast, Katy Balls speaks to former No 10 comms chief Craig Oliver, James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson. They also take a punt at which experienced broadcaster may be brought in to deliver the briefing. Click here to try 12 weeks of the Spectator for £12 and get a free £20 Amazon gift

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12:04

Will Super Saturday prove a washout?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/03

One day to go until 'Super Saturday', when pubs and restaurants in England (except Leicester) will reopen. But polls show that only a small minority of Brits will go back to the pubs. Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson about what this would mean for post-pandemic recovery. Click here to try 12 weeks of the Spectator for £12 and get a free £20 Amazon gift voucher.

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13:50

How schools will look after the pandemic

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/02

The government has set out its guidelines for how schools will look come September. Attendance will be compulsory, and even Labour is on board. Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about the new world of schooling. Also on the podcast: why the Frost-Barnier meeting broke up a day early and Scotland's lockdown easing. Click here to try 12 weeks of the Spectator for £12 and get a free £20 Amazon gift voucher.

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17:00

Should the government go further on Hong Kong?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/07/01

China's new national security law has been passed in Hong Kong, and from this morning it has been implemented as handfuls of protestors have already been arrested under its new wide-ranging powers. Dominic Raab has pledged to speed up the process to offer British residency for Hong Kong's BNO passport holders and their dependents. Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about whether or not the government should go further. Also on the podcast: the local lockdown in Leicester and Keir

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14:40

What's so new in Boris's 'New Deal'?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/06/30

The country is facing a post-pandemic recession that will leave millions unemployed and businesses bankrupted, so despite all the noise, is Boris's 'New Deal' tackling the right problems? Our Economics Correspondent Kate Andrews joins the podcast today, and tells James Forsyth and Katy Balls why she thinks today's announcement was little more than rehashing of the Conservatives' pre-coronavirus manifesto. Click here to try 12 weeks of the Spectator for £12 and get a free £20 Amazon gift

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16:02

Will the 'whack-a-mole' approach of local lockdowns...

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/06/29

Leicester is set to lock down locally. It's an approach that the Prime Minister has dubbed 'whack-a-mole', referring to clampdowns on local clusters that will inevitably arise in the coming months. All eyes are on Leicester's experience now as it signals whether or not the national lockdown is a thing of the past. Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson. Also on the podcast: the government's schools funding and socially distanced weddings. Click here to try 12 weeks of the Spectator for

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