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Dec 22, 2020 • 32min

Christmissing Out

On today's New Statesman Podcast – the last of 2020 – Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian sort through the mess that it is our Christmas plans, and then give you their bespoke guide to dealing the the Yuletide gloom (also featuring a lament for conference seasons of yore).If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 18, 2020 • 42min

2020 Revision

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea sit down as a trio for the last time this year and go over their moments that defined 2020 – from distant murmurings about a far-flung flu to lockdown in London – and dive into the mailbag for a bumper You Ask Us.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 15, 2020 • 38min

The Cost of Christmas Yet to Come

On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea bring out the tinsel and baubles to discuss Christmas (and how the government has got itself into a policy muddle that is risking thousands of lives)! Then, in You Ask Us, they look at the latest phase of the Grenfell inquiry.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 11, 2020 • 31min

No Deal Ordeal

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the big decision – deal or no deal – facing the Brexit negotiators. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether there's any path through the polling thorns for Labour in 2021.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2020 • 37min

There EU Go Again

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian look at the so-called 'crunch' week for Brexit talks and what's left to be resolved in the UK's negotiations with the EU. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on the current state of play for green politics in Britain.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 4, 2020 • 25min

Pfee-pfi-pfo-pfum, I Smell the Blood of Gavin Williamson

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the vaccine roll-out and Gavin Williamson's controversial comments about Brexit's impact on Britain's regulatory abilities. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on how substantial a scotch egg is.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 1, 2020 • 39min

Tier Jerking

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the upcoming Conservative rebellion on the tier system. Then, in You Ask Us, they field your questions on whether there's anything that Kier Starmer could do to better appease the Labour left. Also, happy birthday Anoosh!If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 27, 2020 • 36min

Levelling Down

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Spending Review and whether we are heading for the long-awaited next level, or slipping back into austerity. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at the options facing Keir Starmer's Labour party ahead of a prospective Brexit vote.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 24, 2020 • 34min

Vaccine Nation

On today's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss the latest news from the Oxford vaccine trial, and what impact a return to normality in 2021 ought to have on government policy in the here and now. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what Keir Starmer's endgame is in tackling Labour's antisemitism problems.If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 20, 2020 • 25min

How to Save the United Kingdom: Gordon Brown special

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by special guest Gordon Brown to discuss devolution, Scottish Labour, Jeremy Corbyn, the covid crisis and much more. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers.Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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