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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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12:49

Is it really 'case closed' on the Cummings affair?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/28

Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance refused to give their opinions on the Dominic Cummings affair at today's press conference; while Durham police indicated that they will not be investigating the Barnard Castle trip any further, after announcing that it might have been a minor breach. Downing Street says it's 'case closed' - is it really? Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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16:42

What did Boris's evidence to MPs reveal?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/27

The Prime Minister appeared for the first time in his premiership in front of the Liaison Committee today. The group, formed of select committee chairs, grilled him on a range of issues from Dominic Cummings to pandemic support, and more. John Connolly talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about what we learnt. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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15:33

What does the slump in the polls mean for Conservatives?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/27

The latest polling shows that even a majority of Conservative voters want Dominic Cummings out; and the Prime Minister's own standing has taken a dramatic hit. Cindy Yu speaks to pollster James Johnson and our own Katy Balls about what this means. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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13:15

Could public opinion make Cummings's position untenable?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/26

The latest polling shows a drastic change in the Prime Minister's popularity because of the Cummings affair. Though the government is still sticking behind the adviser, will the sheer force of public opinion change things? John Connolly speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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11:56

Has Cummings done enough to calm Tory MPs?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/25

In an unprecedented press conference today, Dominic Cummings explained the circumstances in which he took his family to Durham, and the exact timeline. He struck a sincere tone, but stopped short of apologising. Has he said enough to stem the backlash? Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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13:07

Boris Johnson's political gamble over Cummings

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/24

Boris Johnson gave an unambiguous defence of Dominic Cummings at today's press conference. In so doing, the government is gambling that this is a storm they can weather. On the podcast, Kate Andrews discusses their thinking with Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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10:14

Katy Balls' Sunday Interviews Roundup - 24/05/20

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/24

Katy Balls presents the highlights from Sunday's political shows, with interviews coming from Grant Shapps, Steve Baker, Nick Thomas-Symonds and Sir Venki Ramakrishnan.

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14:37

The Dominic Cummings imbroglio

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/23

The government has come out in defence of Dominic Cummings's decision to travel to Durham during lockdown. On the podcast, two Spectator writers give their opposing views on whether or not he made the right decision. With Alex Massie and Melanie McDonagh. Presented by Katy Balls. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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15:25

Has Starmer put Tories on the backfoot?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/23

Keir Starmer is off to a good start in his first 50 days as Labour leader. But has he done enough to start bringing back former Labour voters? With Stephen Bush, the New Statesman's Political Editor, and James Forsyth. Presented by Katy Balls. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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14:37

Can the government bring back the economy?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/22

New figures from the ONS today show the extent of damage done to the economy. Is this recoverable? With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Presented by Katy Balls. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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13:14

Why the government U-turned on the NHS surcharge

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/21

Within 24 hours of refusing to scrap the NHS surcharge for migrant healthworkers, the government has U-turned. We discuss why; as well as Scotland's lockdown easing and the new civil servant at No 10, Simon Case. With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Presented by Katy Balls. Get a month's free trial of The Spectator and a free wireless charger here.

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13:02

Can the government get contact tracing up and running...

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/20

Boris Johnson pledges to get track and trace up by June 1, but is it possible? Plus, how is the government handling the new Opposition Leader, Keir Starmer, and how is the UK going to implement its Northern Ireland agreement with the EU? With Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Presented by Fraser Nelson. Click here to try four weeks of the Spectator for free and get a free wireless charger.

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14:48

Is the government blaming the scientists?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/19

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Presented by Katy Balls. Try four weeks of the Spectator for free and get a free wireless charger at here.

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17:25

Is Labour's stance on reopening schools worsening the...

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/18

With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson. Presented by Katy Balls. Sponsored by 'Look Forward', the podcast from Rathbones on what the future might look like. Find out more at RathbonesLookForward.com.

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10:36

Katy Balls' Sunday Interviews Roundup - 17/05/20

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/17

Katy Balls presents the highlights from Sunday's interview shows, with clips from Michael Gove, Angela Rayner, Liam Fox, Carolyn Fairbairn and Paul Farmer.

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18:40

Is Nicola Sturgeon playing politics?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/16

With Alex Massie, the Spectator's Scotland Editor, and Fraser Nelson. Presented by Katy Balls.

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18:05

Is Boris Johnson a convert to the nanny state?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/15

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth. Presented by Katy Balls.

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11:07

Is the Roche antibody test a gamechanger?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/14

With Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Presented by John Connolly. Sponsored by 'Look Forward', the podcast from Rathbones on what the future might look like. Find out more at RathbonesLookForward.com.

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15:01

Boris on the ropes over care homes

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/13

With James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Presented by Fraser Nelson.

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12:05

How generous is Rishi's furlough extension?

Coffee House Shots ·

2020/05/12

With Kate Andrews and Katy Balls. Presented by Cindy Yu. Sponsored by 'Look Forward', the podcast from Rathbones on what the future might look like. Find out more at RathbonesLookForward.com.

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