
Lucy Fisher
Host of the Political Fix podcast from the Financial Times.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 30min
The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall editor at the Financial Times, and Stephanie Flanders, head of economics and politics at Bloomberg, dive into pressing issues. They explore the UK's defense spending strategy and the tricky balance of convincing the public of its necessity. They also discuss the government's controversial benefit cuts and their impact on vulnerable populations. The duo reflects on the implications for the Labour Party and offers insights into the upcoming spring statement amidst rising public debt and economic challenges.

May 24, 2024 • 41min
Bring it on! Election 2024 kicks off
Lucy Fisher assembles the Political Fix team to discuss the surprise snap general election in the UK. They dive into party campaigns, Rishi Sunak's decision, potential TV debates, Labour's readiness, Nigel Farage's non-candidacy impact, and election strategies.

Nov 3, 2023 • 25min
Can world leaders regulate AI before it’s too late?
Lucy Fisher, FT's Whitehall Editor, and experts Olivia O’Sullivan and Alex Krasodomski discuss the potential impacts of AI, the competition between UK and US, the difficulties of regulating AI technology, and the contrasting approaches to AI regulation in the UK and US.

Aug 2, 2024 • 36min
Is Labour facing a summer of unrest?
Lucy Fisher, a political commentator, leads an insightful discussion with Miranda Green, a political contributor, Camilla Cavendish, a trend analyst, journalist Anna Gross, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. They delve into the recent violent unrest in the UK, sparked by tragic events, and the Labour Party's responses, including a new policing unit. The group also tackles the government’s financial controversies, scrutinizing overspending accusations and Labour’s strategies surrounding tax and pension policies amid rising public concerns.

Jun 21, 2024 • 41min
Is this the Tory death spiral?
Lucy Fisher, FT's Whitehall editor, joins to discuss the Tory election-betting scandal and potential wipeout. The team delves into Reform party effects on Tory vote and post-election scenarios. Topics include insider trading concerns, polling data analysis, consequences of party reputation, and challenges faced by departing staffers.

Nov 15, 2024 • 28min
The Week: Assisted Dying Bill, Pensions and Trump’s Team
Stephanie Flanders, head of economics and politics at Bloomberg, and Lucy Fisher, Whitehall editor at the Financial Times, dive into heated discussions about the assisted dying legislation, revealing the complex pressures new MPs face. They also explore major pension reforms aimed at improving returns for retirees and stimulating economic growth. The conversation lightens with humorous takes on the peculiar transitions in US politics, especially Trump's team dynamics, while touching on Brexit's evolving landscape and its impact on UK politics.

Sep 13, 2024 • 36min
A terminal diagnosis for the NHS?
Lucy Fisher, a political journalist, leads an insightful discussion featuring Robert Shrimsley, George Parker, and Sarah Neville, who examine a government report declaring the NHS in critical condition. They explore whether Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer can successfully reform the health service amidst looming political challenges. The conversation also delves into younger generations' shifting views on healthcare sustainability and the urgent need to boost NHS staff morale, emphasizing the political ramifications and economic impacts of health policy in the UK.

Sep 6, 2024 • 38min
Labour and business: friends or foes?
Join Lucy Fisher, a savvy Financial Times journalist, alongside her colleagues Miranda Green and Jim Pickard, as they dissect Labour's shifting stance towards businesses amidst impending employment law reforms. They explore the challenging balance between worker rights and business interests, especially in the wake of stricter regulations. Meanwhile, Andrew England delves into the UK's controversial policy changes regarding Israel, including halted arms exports and renewed aid for Palestinians, revealing the complexities of political decision-making in a turbulent landscape.

Jul 16, 2024 • 36min
Labour builds bridges with Trump
Political analyst Lucy Fisher discusses Labour's attempt to strengthen relations with Trump post-assassination attempt. They explore Trump's running mate choice, new defence review, and demoted Labour MPs seeking revenge. The panel delves into UK-China threats, Conservative survival, and harassment complaints by election candidates.

Jul 5, 2024 • 59min
Election special: Starmer moves into Number 10
FT journalists and political experts dissect Keir Starmer's election victory, Tory collapse, Reform Party's rise, and potential policies including tax increases, education reforms, defense spending, and Brexit deals. Discussions on SNP decline, Liberal Democrats' strategies, and the challenges ahead for the new Labour government.