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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/
Episodes
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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.
Jul 6, 2023 • 26min
Has Sunak Already Failed His 5 Pledges?
In the fourth episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we evaluate Rishi Sunak's progress on his five pledges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 23, 2023 • 32min
Could the Economy End Sunak?
In the third episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben & Zac discuss the idea of the independence of the Bank of England and their latest decision on interest rates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 16, 2023 • 25min
Privileges Committee Report: The End for Johnson?
In the second episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben, Zac & Rory discuss the publication of the Privileges Committee report and whether it has truly ended Boris Johnson's career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 13, 2023 • 24min
Johnson vs. Sunak: The Battle over Honours
In the first episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben, Zac & Rory discuss the fiasco around the Prime Minister's resignation honours that happened over the weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 2, 2023 • 37min
TLDR Review Rishi Sunak's First 100 Days
In the final Big Rissue, Jack sits down with Zac, Rory, and Ben to talk through the first 100 days of Rishi Sunak in power; what he did right, what he did wrong, and what's the future for the UK government. Should we expect change, or not?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 25, 2023 • 28min
Tory Sleaze: The BBC-Boris Scandal Explained
In today's episode, Zac sits down with Ben and Rory to talk through the current scandal surrounding Nadhim Zahawi, and just how we think Sunak will handle the situation. Also, Boris Johnson has found himself in hot water yet again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 21, 2023 • 37min
The 5 Events that Ruined Sunak's Week
In today's Big Rissue, Jack sits down with Ben and Rory to talk through the disastrous past week for Sunak, which may or may not include a new system of ratings from the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 16, 2023 • 23min
Sunak's Newest Backbench Rebellion
In today's episode of The Big Rissue, Ben and Rory (eventually) sit down to talk about updates with the online safety bill, as well as looking at the first PMQs of 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
