Not Another One
Steve Richards, Miranda Green, Tim Montgomerie and Iain Martin
Inspired by the UK’s most famous voter, Brenda from Bristol, four close watchers of politics agree - and freely disagree - about the twists and turns of the General Election 2024 - and beyond.With Steve Richards, broadcaster and author, Tim Montgomerie, founder of Conservative Home and a serial political entrepreneur, Iain Martin, Times columnist and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. We hope you agree with us, rather than with Brenda, that it’s a useful addition to the debate.---Credits:Viral Tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 60min
Is there a Prime Minister in waiting among the Tory leadership candidates?
How seriously should we take the Tory leadership race? Is there a credible leader among the contenders. Plus, the team discuss Kamala Harris and the Democrat convention. And recommended summer reads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2024 • 47min
Has the media changed for the better?
Is it good that the major newspapers have less power? Is social media more powerful than old media? What is the future for local media and on the ground reporting? The team takes a bird's eye view of the media landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2024 • 55min
Will this summer's riots change the UK?
Whether the wave of violence abates quickly or not, the riots pose a challenge for Sir Keir Starmer, for the Tory leadership candidates, and a dilemma even for Nigel Farage. We delve deep into the possible consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 1, 2024 • 1h
Has Rachel Reeves Made A Big Mistake?
Rachel Reeves has played her opening cards…seeking to blame the last government for the tax rises to come..while awarding above inflation public sector pay rises and imposing spending cuts. Did she pull it off? We disagree agreeably..as we do about the lessons of riots in some English towns…plus the latest on the Tory leadership contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 5min
Are We Too Obsessed with the US?
It has been another week dominated by news from the US…but do we pay too much attention to every twist and turn while neglecting events in Europe and elsewhere? We then contradict our concerns about this by discussing at length whether the Biden withdrawal is an epic game changer…Plus was Starmer right to withdraw the whip from Labour rebels…and who is going to win the Tory leadership?Credits:Producer - David KurzerExec Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2024 • 56min
What’s missing in Keir Starmer’s government of ‘service?’
Keir Starmer has unveiled his first King’s Speech crammed with new bills..some of which signal radical change in the way the country is governed.. but quite a few of the thorniest policy areas are subject to reviews and we await the first budget…Is the pace too cautious??--Credits:Producer - David KurzerExec Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Theo D'Cruz / Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2024 • 57min
How good was Starmer’s first week as PM?
In the first full week of the Labour government we discuss what has gone right for Keir Starmer…and what could go wrong…plus Joe Biden and why leaders often cling to power when they appear to be doomed.Credits:Producer - David KurzerExec Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2024 • 1h 15min
Is Labour's victory secure for a decade?
An extra length bonus episode discussion of the Labour landslide, Tory rout, and how Keir Starner could exploit the complex new dynamics in the Commons.Credits:Producer - David KurzerExec Producer - Jack Suddaby Video & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2024 • 41min
What did we learn from the 2024 campaign?
As the contest enters its final hours, the team picks out the themes that emerged, and asks how Starmer - and the country - might react to a big win. PLUS don't miss Saturday's bonus special digesting the results in full.Credits:Producer - Jack Suddaby: @jack.suddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2024 • 51min
Can voters handle the truth?
Would parties lose votes if they were candid with voters? If so who is to blame for a political culture where voters are told repeatedly they can have US levels of taxation and European standards for public services? And what does it tell us about the BBC that it gave the star turn during its leaders’ debate to a voter who wanted both Sunak and Starmer to admit they were useless?Credits:Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
