Michael Simmons

Commentator on British politics and public policy who critiques the quality of Britain’s official data and the consequences for governance in this episode.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 34min

Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen, Mary Wakefield, Daniel McCarthy, Michael Simmons & Hugh Thomson

Mary Wakefield, a seasoned writer for The Spectator, celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath's remarkable 75-year career and shares insights from their engaging conversation. Daniel McCarthy warns about the dangers of US-led regime change in Venezuela, highlighting potential chaos and mass migration. Michael Simmons critiques the reliability of Britain’s official data, stressing its implications for governance. Hugh Thomson reflects on 1970s terrorism through Jason Burke’s work, revealing the complex legacy of that era.

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