Annabel Denham

In this engaging debate, James Murray, the Labour MP and Treasury’s new number two, emphasizes social cohesion and public services. Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston defends integration and government policy, while Zach Polanski from the Green Party advocates for higher taxes on the wealthy to improve services. Zia Youssef from Reform UK pushes for stricter immigration and welfare measures, contrasting with Annabel Denham's centre-right views on spending and foreign policy. The discussion spans immigration, welfare reforms, and international affairs, keeping listeners intrigued.

Calum Miller, a Member of Parliament and Liberal Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson, joins Annabel Denham, a Senior political commentator at The Daily Telegraph. They dive into the identity crisis of the Liberal Democrats, questioning their relevance and stance on key issues like Brexit. Miller defends the party’s foreign policy and local agenda, emphasizing civil liberties and social responsibility. Denham challenges the party's need for clear, strong policies while both discuss the balance between individual rights and community welfare in modern liberalism.

Annabel Denham, Telegraph columnist and political analyst; Ash Sarkar, writer and broadcaster on culture and radical politics; Stuart Andrew, seasoned Conservative MP and minister; Lilian Greenwood, Labour MP and transport expert. They debate Western response to Iran, Keir Starmer’s China visit, the WASPI pensions controversy, Tory defections to Reform UK, and the future of HS2.