Not Another One

In our latest weekend magazine edition, the team are asked to imagine what they would do if “the ball came loose from the back of the scrum” and they won power. Which policies would they prioritise? From boosting housing, to tackling anti-social behaviour, expanding continuous vocational education and training, banning cycling on pavements and mandating the pint-sized bottle of champagne, Tim, Miranda and Iain design their manifestos. Plus, the coming constitutional crisis if Reform does win the election and has no seats in the House of Lords. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it just "the economy stupid" or is there a deeper malaise stoking impatience with Starmer this summer, so soon after his 2024 win? Our team ponders the context wonders and whether or not the failures are all Labour's responsibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the others away, Tim and Miranda tackle some of the posers for the team that got left out of last week's episode. Keep your questions coming in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Veep seems an unlikely holidaymaker in the UK but the foreign secretary has been wooing him for a long time. Our team discuss political friendships across the divide, including our own. Plus: Badenoch and Britishness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this listeners’ question time episode, the team tackle a wide range of subjects. Is there too much doom and gloom? Is it time for ID cards? Could any government raise income tax? Why has the country forgotten Covid? And a listener asks: who are we? A good question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fierce political struggle is brewing over small boats and migration issues, igniting debates in Westminster. Key discussions revolve around the media's role in shaping public perception and the urgent need for a coordinated international response to migration crises. The hosts delve into the challenges of outdated policies and public frustrations with immigration promises, while considering the pressing demand for skilled labor in the UK. This episode highlights the complex dynamics of populism and the critical need for effective solutions in a shifting political landscape.

Is UK politics obsessed with certainty in an uncertain age? The terms of debate often demand that politicians and even the media adopt a fixed position and argue from strong convictions. This weekend's episode explores the virtues of doubt and pragmatism during a period of tumult. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With numerous crises to contend with on both the domestic and diplomatic front, Downing Street is hunkered down, looking towards an autumn Budget and a party conference speech from the PM that minimises or moves past this difficult phase in the life of the government. What might work? Unsolicited advice from the team as we ennumerate all his challanges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Labour’s first twelve months in power go? Will the recent rebellions fade away or grow? Our team consider where it all stands as Parliament goes into recess for the summer. We also ask whether the Tories can turn it around and assess the fortunes of the numerous other parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Kemi Badenoch conducts her first extensive reshuffle we explore the degree to which her moves will improve the Tories’ fortunes, or make them worse, with a focus on the role of Robert Jenrick. Plus, is Keir Starmer right not to conduct a cabinet reshuffle after his first year in power? Much agreeable disagreement.Steve is presenting his RocknRoll Politics show at the Edinburgh Festival. Tickets here:https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/steve-richards-presents-rock-and-roll-politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.