Bloomberg UK Politics

After a peaceful vigil in Southport for three young girls killed during a knife attack on Monday, violent protests erupted in which dozens of police officers were injured. The local Police and Crime Commissioner said the rioters were apparently drawn by online rumours about who was behind the attack - none of which have been proven. We discuss the threat of misinformation on social media to politics and democracy, with Bloomberg reporter Daniel Zuidijk. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Reeves has administered some bitter fiscal medicine, rudely interrupting the new government's honeymoon. We break down the detail of what the UK Chancellor announced and what it means for the government's finances and Labour's political fortunes. With UK Political Editor Alex Wickham and Chief Economist Dan Hanson. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Chancellor Rachel Reeves is pointing the finger of blame at the Tories for a gaping hole in the public finances. We ask how bad the situation is and whether Labour can stick to its pledges on taxes at the same time as improving public services. We're joined by Stuart Hoddinott, Senior Researcher at the Institute For Government's public services team. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first contenders have emerged in the Conservative leadership race, but there's a long road ahead, with the winner only being chosen in November. How do the Tories confront their election loss without trashing their record in public? We discuss the race with Nick Faith, Co-founder of WPI Strategy and Advisory Board Member of think tank Onward. Hosted by Yuan Potts and James Woolcock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer has suspended seven MPs for voting against the government to end to the two-child limit on some benefits. What does Labour's response to its first rebellion tell us about how the party will approach discipline in this parliament? We ask Sam White, former adviser to Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling and former Chief of Staff to Keir Starmer during his time as opposition leader. Our Political Editor Alex Wickham gives us more analysis. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yvette Cooper criticizes the costly Rwanda scheme. Peter Walsh discusses Labour's immigration plan. Analysis of Tory leadership contenders. Labour proposes new border force. Changes to UK asylum policy debated.

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The new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, discusses economic growth, trade with China and the US, government funding, tax reforms, attracting businesses to list in London, and pro-business policies with Bloomberg's Editor-At-Large in her first major broadcast interview.

Keir Starmer sets out Labour's ambitious agenda in the King's Speech, covering growth, devolution, energy, and more. The podcast discusses the economic and political implications with Bloomberg's senior economics reporter and associate editor, exploring challenges and strategies for future progress.

Guest Ed Arnold from RUSI discusses UK's defense review facing 'deadly quartet' of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Exploration of potential conflict with Russia, defense spending challenges, and implications of global rivals on UK's defense capacity.