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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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Jan 10, 2023 • 38min
Sunak's 5-Point Plan to Fix Britain
In the first Big Rissue of 2023, Ben and Rory discuss Rishi Sunak's speech, his 5-point plan to fix the country, among the other promises the Prime Minister ran through.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 16, 2022 • 24min
Britain's Winter of Strikes: Is it Hurting Sunak?
In today's episode, we discuss the current strikes happening across the UK, and how this may be a problem for Rishi Sunak. Also, we look into whether or not there has been any update on the migration issue the UK is currently facing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 14, 2022 • 22min
Why Sunak Can't Re-Unite The Tories
In today's Big Rissue, we discuss the frustrations of the current Conservative Party, as well as the new party forming. We also run through why MPs are writing to the Prime Minister.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 9, 2022 • 28min
Is Rishi Losing His Power?
In today's episode of The Big Rissue, Jack, Rory and Ben discuss whether or not the UK Prime Minister is losing his power, or if he ever had any at all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 6, 2022 • 34min
Is This The End of The House of Lords?
In Today's Big Rissue, we run through what the hell is going on with grammar schools, do any of us come from a grammar school background? Also, we discuss the potential scrapping of The House of Lords.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 30, 2022 • 21min
Sunak's First Electoral Test: Chester By-Election
In today's Big Rissue, we discuss the upcoming Chester By-Election, as well as Sunak's speech about China relations. Do we have a special guest this episode? A secret word? Will Jack lose his mind? All possible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 28, 2022 • 30min
Why is Britain Rejecting Foreign Students?
In today's Big Rissue Zac and Rory sit down to discuss the biggest issues facing UK politics, and are randomly joined by Ben. Why? Who knows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 23, 2022 • 26min
Could Farage Destroy the Conservatives?
In today's episode, we discuss the backlash to the Autumn statement, the rumours of the Tories wanting to pursue a Swiss-style Brexit deal, and the rumours of Nigel Farage comeback.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 18, 2022 • 29min
Can the Autumn Statement rescue British Economy?
In today's episode, we discuss the UK's bleak economic outlook and yesterday's Autumn Statement. What was in it? What's the reaction been? And what does it mean for the Conservatives' prospects at the next election?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 15, 2022 • 28min
Strikes: Can Sunak Do What Johnson & Truss Couldn't?
In today's episode, we discuss the current and upcoming strikes across the country and how well Sunak is handling the pressure. As well as covering the UK-France migrant deal and Jeremy Corbyn's future in politics. Vote now in the 2022 TLDR Awards: https://forms.gle/nd3jaFf29T4HsZM19See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
