It’s week one in government and Labour have hit the ground running. We’ve got a new cabinet and big moves on planning reform and international relations are underway. But what about the opposition? Nish and Coco check in with Substack superstar Sam Freedman to uncover some of the challenges the new government faces over the course of the parliament and hear who might lead a new-look Conservative Party. 

Later, Kwajo Tweneboa and Toby Lloyd drop in to chew over one of the prickliest issues the UK needs to deal with - housing. From social housing, to affordability, to no-fault evictions, we cover off the biggest challenges the government faces. 

Finally, things get weird when Coco declares a “Red Ed Summer” as TikTokers thirst over the new energy secretary. 

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Guests:

Sam Freedman, political analyst

Kwajo Tweneboa, housing campaigner

Toby Lloyd, housing consultant
 

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