
Peter Foster
The FT's World Trade Editor.
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May 23, 2025 • 32min
Is Labour’s post-Brexit reset a victory or a betrayal?
In this engaging discussion, FT correspondent Miranda Green and Peter Foster, the World Trade Editor, unravel the recent UK-EU Brexit deal hailed by Keir Starmer as a triumph, while met with skepticism from critics like Kemi Badenoch. They dissect the political fallout of Labour's strategic moves, including the contentious agreement over the Chagos Islands and its hefty price tag. The episode also dives into the delicate balance of trade negotiations, international relations, and the ongoing challenges Starmer faces as he navigates this complex landscape.

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Mar 2, 2023 • 29min
The Windsor Framework
David Aaronovitch and guests take a deep dive into the Windsor Framework. The original protocol was deemed unworkable but does this new deal solve Northern Ireland's trading arrangements?Guests: Peter Foster, FT’s public policy editor & editor of the newsletter “Britain After Brexit”
Anand Menon, director at UK in a Changing Europe
Sam McBride, Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph & Sunday Independent
Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute For Government Produced by: Kirsteen Knight, Daniel Gordon and Ben Carter
Edited by: Richard Vadon
Sound engineer: Rod Farquhar
Production co-ordinators: Sophie Hill and Siobhan Reed

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Apr 4, 2025 • 38min
Trump’s trade war: trouble ahead for Britain
Joining host Lucy Fisher are Robert Shrimsley, a British politics expert from the FT, Jim Pickard, seasoned in economic affairs, and Peter Foster, who specializes in trade and tariffs. They dive into the ramifications of Trump's new 10% tariffs on UK exports, spotlighting the looming threat to Britain's economy. The group discusses the response from Sir Keir Starmer, and debates whether the government's growth strategies, like expanding Luton airport, are genuine solutions or mere distractions from deeper issues.

Oct 4, 2024 • 38min
‘Let’s be more normal’ – and rival Tory strategies
Peter Foster, the FT’s public policy editor, dives into the turbulent waters of UK politics, offering sharp insights on Tory leadership performances post-conference. He discusses Keir Starmer's ambitious quest to reset UK-EU relations, highlighting the potential trade-offs and challenges ahead. The conversation also tackles the controversies surrounding political gifting, juxtaposing luxury against austerity. With rising tensions over migration and international diplomacy, Foster’s expertise shines a light on the shifting strategic landscape in British politics.

May 2, 2024 • 40min
The issue the political parties won't talk about
Financial Times journalist Peter Foster discusses the hidden costs of Brexit and the silence of political parties on the issue. The impact of Brexit on small businesses, consumer prices, and the struggle of Labour and Conservatives to address the economic challenges post-Brexit are also highlighted.