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Labour Party division over candidate selection, Pharmacy First initiative, migration targets, Green Party proposing meat rationing, Trump's lawyer alleging corrupt, fascist state in trial

James Heale, Kate Andrews, and Freddy Gray discuss Keir Starmer's potential interactions with Donald Trump, analyzing how a Labour government would handle the former president. Topics include UK politicians' responses to Trump's trial, implications for elections, and speculations on Trump's political future amid legal challenges. The conversation explores the impact of Trump's convictions on American politics and the potential shift in public perception towards him in Britain.

Fraser Nelson and Paul Goodman discuss Keir Starmer's efforts to control Labour left by potentially barring Diane Abbott from standing. Angela Rayner defends Abbott, creating tension. The podcast explores campaign tactics, candidate selection, and Starmer's leadership challenges.

Katy Balls and James Heale discuss Keir Starmer's purge of Corbynites, focusing on Diane Abbott's candidacy and other MPs potentially barred. They explore Labour Party conflicts, faction history, and strategic seat targeting for upcoming elections.

Veteran MP Diane Abbott's uncertain future as a Labour candidate discussed. Potential repercussions of excluding her, internal politics turmoil, and Labour party's image at stake. Insightful analysis by Katy Balls and John McTernan.

Sean Topham, Co-founder of Topham Guerin, discusses how the Tories use controversy for engagement, AI's role in election communication, and showcasing political personalities on TikTok. The podcast explores the impact of social media in the election campaign.

Political commentator Katy Balls and data analyst James Kanagasooriam discuss the Conservatives' new 'Triple Lock Plus' pensions policy. They explore the implications for the Tory vote base and the reasoning behind the new strategy. The conversation delves into tax thresholds, fiscal impacts, and efforts to target older voters. The podcast also analyzes the Labour Party's campaign strategy, drawing parallels to the Dunkirk approach and discussing the impact on key voter demographics.

Kate Andrews, Katy Balls, and Fraser Nelson discuss Keir Starmer's speech focusing on national security, the economy, and borders. They question if Starmer's 'policy light' approach is sufficient for the election campaign.

Tories propose mandatory national service for 18-year-olds. Contrasting strategies of Tory and Labour parties. Exploring rationale and implications of national service. Comparing UK proposal to Sweden's conscription system. Debate and skepticism surrounding the controversial policy.

Political commentator Katy Balls speaks with former head of communications for the SNP, Fergus Mutch, about the potential challenges and implications of a snap election for the Scottish nationalists. They delve into leadership shifts, campaign strategies against Labour and the Scottish Conservatives, key figures in the SMP, and the potential consequences of poor election results for the SNP leadership.