Charles Grant, Director of the London-based Centre for European Reform think-tank, discusses Keir Starmer's challenges in resetting EU relations and the impact of French political disarray on European leadership. Topics include Brexit, UK's new leadership, Macron's proposals, global changes on the EU, and the Ukraine war's impact on UK-EU relations.

David Lammy and Charles Grant discuss David Cameron's stance on defense spending, foreign policy decisions, and communication skills. They also highlight Lammy's efforts to engage with Washington figures and the Labour Party's approach towards China. The podcast delves into recent defections to the Labour Party and their consequences.

Katy Balls hosts a fringe panel at the Conservative Party Conference to discuss the success and drawbacks of Brexit. Topics include benefits of Brexit, impact on the clinical trials sector, missed opportunities, resolving Northern Ireland's situation, improving management ability, addressing public sector productivity, and exploring opportunities in space.