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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May 7, 2025 • 48min
Can Labour Recover?
Labour suffered a by-election defeat and serious losses in the local elections with previous supporters backing parties on the left and Reform. Do Starmer, McSweeneh and Reeves carry on as before or change tack? Are they capable of recognising the scale of the challenge and navigating a way through to a second term? Later in the week we’ll discuss whether the Tories are doomed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2025 • 51min
Listener question time special edition
Our team take questions from regular listeners in this weekend special edition. Tim, how can you defend Trump? Steve, was there anything Liz Truss got right? Miranda, why are you hanging around with these people? Iain, do you regret Brexit? When was the last time any of you changed your mind? These questions and many more are answered by the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2025 • 55min
Is Nigel Farage on the edge of a historic breakthrough?
Reform is expected to make sweeping gains in the local elections and to win the Runcorn by-election in a previously safe Labour seat. Will this signal a seismic and permanent change in the political landscape or are these elections a fleeting protest against the government and the Conservatives? Why is this happening and what will be the consequences? Plus, what Canada’s election results and the victory of Mark Carney mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2025 • 40min
Do religion and politics mix?
The death of Pope Francis prompts a host of questions for our team about what separates faith leaders from political leaders. Should politicians "do God" and where does morality come in to the equation? In our weekend magazine edition, the team wrestle with the relationship between religion and temporal affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2025 • 54min
What is the biggest challenge facing Starmer's government?
With MPs back at Westminster this week, we ask which bit of the government in tray looks more scary: the domestic fiscal squeeze and search for growth or the epoch making shifts in geopolitics? And our team ask whether voters will make any allowances for the international backdrop if things don't get better on the home front. Plus, a regular listener has sent us a cake and a note which sparks an important, serious discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
How is the political year going so far?
In an Easter special, our team assess the fortunes of the government and opposition parties since the start of 2025. How is Keir Starmer adapting to power and dealing with Donald Trump? Can Reform build on its strong showing in the polls? What are the pitfalls for Nigel Farage? How bad is the situation for the Tories? And what of Ed Davey and the Lib Dems and the SNP in Scotland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2025 • 48min
Is the UK government right to take control of British Steel?
All the main parties backed some form of state intervention to save the Scunthorpe steel plant. Does this rare consensus mark a new era of the active state? Plus, the wider implications of the refuse strike in Birmingham. And which of us refers most to Mrs Thatcher in the podcast? A listener has monitored every podcast to provide the answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2025 • 47min
What’s at stake in the May local elections?
The podcast dives into the psychological impact of relentless political news amid upcoming UK local elections. It highlights challenges faced by party leaders and discusses the rising influence of the Reform party. Engaging anecdotes contrast global crises with local governance, emphasizing the significance of these elections on citizens' lives. The dialogue also reflects on historical leadership during tumultuous times and advocates for revitalizing local governance to enhance democratic participation and address pressing issues.
Apr 7, 2025 • 53min
How will Trump tariffs and market chaos change the US and the world?
The market impact of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff war has been dramatic and disastrous already. The team asks whether Trump's political and corporate backers, and American voters, will stick with him or peel off as the ride becomes scary. Will he back down? Plus, how can and should the UK respond to Trump "unleashed"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2025 • 57min
Does any party care for the poor?
With Labour targeting “working people” and implementing benefit cuts, and their opponents seeking to woo the better off who vote reliably, are the poor being left behind? Plus, a related issue, as supermarkets close their cafes and fracturing social media flourishes where are the institutions that bind communities together? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
