

PFI 2.0, Salmond vs Sturgeon, and Gove's Return?
Sep 13, 2024
Guest
Alex Salmond
Guest
Ed Vaizey
Guest
Trevor Phillips
Guest
Miranda Green
Guest
Nicola Sturgeon
Guest
Michael Gove
This week features Ed Vaizey, a political commentator, alongside journalist Trevor Phillips and writer Miranda Green. They delve into the potential revival of Private Finance Initiatives, questioning their impact on public spending. The complicated relationship between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon takes center stage, highlighting ongoing political tensions. They also discuss the intriguing suggestion of Keir Starmer bringing Michael Gove into the fold, amusingly reflecting on his past criticisms while pondering the future of UK politics.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
Geopolitical Tensions: Russia and the West
01:30 • 7min
Reviving PFIs: Lessons and Implications
08:58 • 6min
Political Commentary and Reconciliations
15:27 • 2min
Navigating the Liberal Democrat Revival
17:38 • 15min
The Political Strategy of Co-opting Expertise
33:07 • 4min