Coffee House Shots Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 23/11/2025
Nov 23, 2025
Isabel Hardman dives into pressing political issues, starting with Labour's upcoming budget and the potential removal of the two-child benefit cap. The alarm over Trump's Ukraine peace plan raises questions about territorial deals. Discussions also focus on rail fare freezes and their implications for transport. Additionally, Hardman explores the accountability surrounding Boris Johnson and the Covid inquiry, alongside concerns about the Reform party's ties to a Russian bribery scandal.
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Labour Focuses On Child Poverty
- Rachel Reeves signals Labour will prioritise reducing child poverty and may remove the two-child benefit cap.
- She links child poverty reduction to policies like higher minimum wage and expanded childcare.
Ukraine Rejects Concessions Without Guarantees
- Ukrainian MPs warn Trump's peace plan could force territorial concessions and reduced military capacity.
- They insist Ukraine wants peace but not at any price and need clear, enforceable security guarantees.
Ask Chancellor About Fuel Duty
- The government announced a rail fare freeze for 2026 as an affordability measure for commuters.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander advises asking the Chancellor about fuel duty at the budget, not speculating now.