Political Fix

Sir Keir Starmer discusses Labour's approach to EU relations post-Brexit, focusing on migration agreements, legislative agenda, and growth plans. The team analyzes the King's Speech, highlighting exclusions like the AI bill. They explore key figures in the Labour government and upcoming Tory leadership contests.

Political analyst Lucy Fisher discusses Labour's attempt to strengthen relations with Trump post-assassination attempt. They explore Trump's running mate choice, new defence review, and demoted Labour MPs seeking revenge. The panel delves into UK-China threats, Conservative survival, and harassment complaints by election candidates.

Keir Starmer's global debut at Nato summit is discussed by FT's George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, and Stephen Bush. Biden praises UK's role in transatlantic alliance. William Wallis sheds light on UK's prisons crisis. Lucy Fisher adds insights from Washington. Topics include EU ties, foreign policy, prisons crisis, and UK-US relations.

Sir Keir Starmer and panel analyze planning reforms, NHS crisis, Conservative party's future in opposition. Discussion on policies, Cabinet appointments, and Labour's strategy. Emerging figures within Labour party and potential tax rises are also explored.

FT journalists and political experts dissect Keir Starmer's election victory, Tory collapse, Reform Party's rise, and potential policies including tax increases, education reforms, defense spending, and Brexit deals. Discussions on SNP decline, Liberal Democrats' strategies, and the challenges ahead for the new Labour government.

Guest Mel Stride predicts a huge Labour majority, conceding defeat ahead of UK election. Discussion includes campaign strategies, Tory fears of landslide, and potential election outcomes. The podcast analyzes Reform UK's performance, ethical concerns, postal vote crisis impact, Liberal Democrats' success, and campaign strategies employed by UK political parties.

Simon Kuper, author of 'Good Chaps', joins Lucy Fisher, Miranda Green, and Stephen Bush to discuss the disintegration of public service in politics. They explore potential election surprises, tactical voting, and ethical concerns in British politics. The episode also delves into the anticipation of election results in key constituencies and upcoming elections in the UK and France.

FT's John Burn-Murdoch joins Lucy Fisher to discuss the Tory campaign woes. They delve into the 2019 Tory collapse roots, potential election results mismatch, and why 'first past the post' system may lead to the biggest distortion in UK history.

Lucy Fisher, FT's Whitehall editor, joins to discuss the Tory election-betting scandal and potential wipeout. The team delves into Reform party effects on Tory vote and post-election scenarios. Topics include insider trading concerns, polling data analysis, consequences of party reputation, and challenges faced by departing staffers.

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves joins to discuss Labour's economic plans focusing on growth without major tax increases or spending cuts. The podcast also explores the party's strategies for EU relations, workers' rights, and compares their manifesto with the Conservatives.