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From our headquarters intheheart of London,TheStandard podcastsetstheagenda.Top news insiders discussthepressure-points oftheday’s topics. Hear unrivalled insight on politics, culture, going out, sport, and fashion, with award-winning journalists and celebrity guests.Join us Monday to Friday at 4pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:01

Investigation into Tories’ London election strategy

The Standard ·

2023/08/09

There is fresh turmoil among London’s Conservatives as the party launches a probe into its electoral operations in the capital.Voters will likely go to the polls both nationally and in London in 2024.Now the internal review, news of which was broken by LBC, comes just weeks after Susan Hall’s selection as the Conservatives’ London mayoral candidate.The investigation will focus on the “structures, processes, and organisation of the Conservative Party in London”, but senior Tories also want party

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10:48

Exclusive: World leaders urged to stop Earth burning

The Standard ·

2023/08/08

New UN climate chief Professor Jim Skea issues warning to world leaders in exclusive interview. Politicians “will be judged” on delivery of net zero strategy. Leaders urged to “stick to” shift from petrol and diesel cars to EVs. Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil explains the warnings issued by new IPCC Chair Professor Jim Skea, that climate change is happening faster than experts predicted. In this episode:Warning climate change is happening faster than expectedHow opening new oil reserves leads

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11:38

Ulez countdown: Toxic air is London’s big public...

The Standard ·

2023/08/07

There’s just weeks to go until London’s expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone is brought into force.So, how ready is the capital for the biggest - and most expensive - set of rules impacting motorists since the Congestion Charge?It comes after hundreds of doctors urged politicians to toughen their stance on plans to tackle toxic air, saying they witness the “devastating health consequences” of pollution every day in the consulting room.Now, London’s getting ready for the city-wide, £12,50 daily charge

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10:17

Leader Weekends: How to be a CEO (Kraft Heinz’s...

The Standard ·

2023/08/05

Rafael Oliveira is International Markets President at Kraft Heinz, which has operations in more than 50 countries. Now based in London, he started life in Rio de Janeiro where he says the democracy of the beach taught him how to negotiate with people from different backgrounds. To hear the full How to be a CEO episode, click this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:26

What’s next for trial of Donald Trump?

The Standard ·

2023/08/04

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of orchestrating a plot to overturn his 2020 election loss - in what prosecutors call an effort to undermine American democracy.It’s the third time the former president's pleaded not guilty in a court in four months, and faces federal charges with a possible 20-year jail term attached, while pushing on with hopes of becoming Republican candidate in the 2024 White House race.Trump once more slammed the legal process as politically-motivated after the

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10:25

Cocaine busts in London record high

The Standard ·

2023/08/03

Evening Standard investigation reveals cocaine seizures in London soared over 1,500 per cent in the past decade.Usage has become so prevalent that there’s even cocaine traces in the capital’s waste water amid a “glut” of the Class A drug.Metropolitan Police data shows officers seized over a ton of powdered cocaine with an estimated street value of £105 million last year - the most on record.Experts say the drug, once a preserve of the wealthy and middle classes, is now so common it is viewed as more

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16:03

Free Speech: Could book bans happen in Britain?

The Standard ·

2023/08/02

We've all heard about the 'book bans' in US states like Florida, where schools and libraries are pulling titles from their shelves following complaints from parents about 'controversial' content. Could that happen in the UK? Ruth Anderson, CEO of Index on Censorship, tells us why she thinks "of course" it could. We also talk about cancel culture, freedom of expression in countries around the world, and how political division can erode free speech.The Evening Standard's launched a major inquiry into

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10:06

How summer of music brought London’s tourists...

The Standard ·

2023/08/01

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the capital’s tourist economy is “roaring back” to life after Covid - but is it, and who’s paying a fortune for those inflated entry ticket, food and drink prices?Research released by City Hall shows two million more international visitors are forecast to arrive in London in 2023, compared with last year, which is projected to produce an extra £674 million in revenue.It comes after London’s music and film industry enjoyed a bumper July, with more than one million people

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10:19

Britain worsened by inflation & NHS delays - poll

The Standard ·

2023/07/31

A new poll suggests that three quarters of Britons say long NHS waiting lists, rising taxes, strikes and inflation fuelling the cost-of-living crisis are making the UK a “worse place to live”.The Ipsos survey for the Evening Standard will make uncomfortable reading for the Conservatives as Rishi Sunak receives his lowest satisfaction rating as Prime Minister.The Government has also sunk to a record low on how its stewardship of the economy is perceived.It also scored dismally on taxation, public

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10:26

Leader Weekends: Displaced by ISIS (Let Girls Learn)

The Standard ·

2023/07/29

This is a bonus episode taken from the Evening Standard’s year-long series of specials called ‘Let Girls Learn’, we’re going to Duhok in Iraqi Kurdistan.The Lotus Flower is a non-profit organisation that supports women and girls impacted by conflict and displacement. Their centres also offer classes such as; English, yoga, art and music.The Evening Standard’s Charline Bou Mansour finds out how Yazidi girls are using activities such as boxing to recover from the trauma of ISIS brutality, defying some

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13:24

Sadiq Khan gets green light for Ulez expansion

The Standard ·

2023/07/28

Sadiq Khan’s decision to expand Ulez found to be ‘within his powers’. Five Tory councils vow to continue the fight against “tax on living in outer London”. How many people actually support the expansion? Why the Mayor’s plan does have its flaws. Our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall discusses the big win for Sadiq Khan, and what people really think about the expansion. In this episode:Why the ruling was a ‘comprehensive victory’ for Mr KhanWhat the latest polls show aboutpublic opinion on the Ulez

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13:17

Rishi Sunak ‘steps in’ to tackle London housing crisis

The Standard ·

2023/07/27

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reveals proposals to fix London's housing crisis. Is he right to blame Mayor Sadiq Khan for high house prices? Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil and our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall discuss the 'political attack' from Rishi Sunak, Mayor Sadiq Khan's response, and explain why the housing figures don't match up with the PM's criticism. In this episode:What is Rishi Sunak proposing?Should the PM be getting involved in the first place?Sadiq Khan’s response to ‘pathetic

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12:34

Will Coutts bank 'disappear' after Farage debacle?

The Standard ·

2023/07/26

Dame Alison Rose: the most powerful woman in UK banking resigns. Nigel Farage calls for more resignations at Coutts & NatWest. Should we have a right to a bank account in 2023? Our Financial Editor Simon English discusses Dame Alison Rose’s resignation, whether there will be more resignations, and what the debacle means for banks in general. In this episode:Dame Rose’s ‘rare mistake’ explainedWill we see more resignations at Coutts & NatWest?How bank account closures are ‘more common than we

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12:23

Has Barbenheimer sparked a cinema revival?

The Standard ·

2023/07/25

Barbenheimer movies led to UK cinema’s biggest weekend since 2019. Why Barbie’s success wasn’t just down to marketing. What can Hollywood do to get us back to the cinema? Our Chief Film Critic Charlotte O’Sullivan dissects the success of Barbie and Oppenheimer and considers whether it will spark a comeback for UK cinema. In this episode:How Barbie and Oppenheimer both appeal to male & female audiencesWhy Barbie’s success isn’t down to marketing aloneDouble-header film clashes need to ‘have equal

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10:36

Greek wildfires explained as rescue flights begin

The Standard ·

2023/07/24

Family describes ash falling in their drinks. Holidayers ‘stranded’ by airlines and travel firms. ‘Hundreds’ sent to sleep in sports centres and schools. Brits praise Rhodes locals for offering help. Our Senior News Correspondent Anthony France describes the story of Laura and Marc Hall who were evacuated from their hotel. Plus, our Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford explains who is more likely to get compensation, and how Brits can seek support. In this episode:Laura and Marc Hall’s

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15:29

Kick Like a Girl: Can football change lives?

The Standard ·

2023/07/21

With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in full swing, the next generation of female footballers are set to be inspired by top athletes from around the globe. However, this isn’t the only way that the sport is making a difference to people’s lives.In this special Let Girls Learn episode, we’re off to India, to one of Mumbai’s poorest districts where a football project is helping girls complete their education – something their mothers never got the chance to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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10:37

NHS senior doctors first strike in a decade

The Standard ·

2023/07/20

Thousands of NHS consultants are striking across England, causing large-scale disruption to patient care.Senior doctors and hospital dentists in the British Medical Association walked out for 48 hours until 7am on Saturday in a pay dispute.BMA consultants, like junior doctors, are seeking a 35 per cent pay rise to correct a real terms fall - the Government’s offering six per centThousands of operations, procedures and appointments have been cancelled and are being rescheduled after the biggest

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10:25

Can Tory Hall beat London Mayor Khan at polls?

The Standard ·

2023/07/19

London Assembly member Susan Hall has won the Tory nomination to face Labour incumbent Mayor Sadiq Khan at the polls in the race for City Hall.Hall beat criminal barrister Moz Hossain KC in the ballot of around 20,000 London Conservatives, by 57 per cent to 43 per cent.But will Hall join the list of failed Conservative candidates taking on Khan?The Leader’s joined by the Standard’s City Hall editor Ross Lydall, who reports from the Battle of Britain wartime operations bunker, in Uxbridge, where the

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10:29

Deadly Euro inferno: How long will heatwave last?

The Standard ·

2023/07/18

Tourists holidaying around the Mediterranean have been told to stay indoors as temperatures touch half the boiling point of water.The unprecedented heatwave reaching nearly 49C is enveloping tourist hotspots in Italy, Greece, Spain and Switzerland.Two wildfires, fanned by strong winds, are raging uncontrolled through coastal towns near Athens, triggering evacuations and a huge response from emergency services, including hundreds of firefighters.So, how long is the sweltering heat - fuelled by a

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11:41

Celebrating 10 years of gay marriage & its impact

The Standard ·

2023/07/17

It’s been a decade since the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent for England and Wales.Passing of the act came seven years after civil partnerships were legalised - but how much has actually changed?This month, the Church of England announced it's working towards drafting pastoral guidance needed to allow gay couples to receive blessings from priests.The Leader podcast’s joined by Louise Calvey, director of Safer Foundations, who this year celebrates the 12th anniversary of civil

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