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TLDR News
Your fortnightly UK politics podcast from TLDR News. Join writers Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay for a discussion about the Labour government, Keir Starmer’s cabinet, and other underreported stories. Published every other Friday.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, using the code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any order: https://toolong.news/
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Oct 26, 2023 • 30min
One Year of Sunak. How Has He Done?
It's officially been 365 days since Rishi Sunak stepped into Number 10 as Prime Minister, but how has he done? Has Sunak exceeded expectations? Or has he not even lived up to them?In a very special TLDR Podcast/Big Rissue mash up, we run through the last year - the good, the bad, and the very bad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 20, 2023 • 46min
What the Hell Happened at the UN This Week?
Politicians around the world react to Israel-Gaza conflict, specifically in the UK. Concerns about corruption in Kenya, protests over high cost of living, and consequences of debt costs in developing countries. US rejection of UN resolutions on Israel's defense rights. Difficulties in communication on Israel and Gaza, referendum failure in Australia. Recent political developments in Poland and resurgence of centrists in Europe.

Oct 4, 2023 • 47min
How Liz Truss took over the Tory Party Conference
This week, the Conservative Party held their annual conference in Manchester. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss made a surprise appearance and was, by all accounts, one of the most popular people there.So, in this episode, we recount what happened at conference and discuss whether we think that HS2 will be scrapped.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 22, 2023 • 56min
Is Sunak Ditching Net Zero?

Aug 31, 2023 • 38min
Is There Any Way Back for the Tories?
The TLDR News Podcast covers the upcoming Mid-Bedfordshire by-election and Sunak's General Election strategy. They discuss the EU's plan for a mission in West Africa, Nadine Dorries' resignation, predictions for the upcoming semi-rural constituency election, controversy surrounding the release of nuclear waste water, and losers of the week, diplomatic battles, and suing the speakers.

Aug 24, 2023 • 40min
Will Starmer Fix the UK's Unis?
In the ninth episode the TLDR News Podcast, Ben, Jack, Rory & Zac discuss the problems facing the UK's university system and Keir Starmer's plan to fix it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 12, 2023 • 25min
Is Sunak Too Soft on China?
In the eighth episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we discuss whether the Tories will take the UK out of the UNHCR and whether Sunak is too soft on China.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 4, 2023 • 38min
How Sunak is Failing on Migration
In the seventh episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we discuss migration, the direction of the Tories and how the parties are dealing with net zero committments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 31, 2023 • 24min
Are Charlotte Owen and Keir Mather Too Young?
In the sixth episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we discuss the Ultra Low Emmission Zone, the potential for Labour to drop green policies, and the debate about youth in politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 21, 2023 • 23min
Are the By-Elections Bad News for Sunak?
In the fifth episode of the TLDR News Podcast we discuss the three by-elections and what this shows about SunakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


