Political Currency

General election fever begins as George reveals the election date. The post office scandal and geopolitical instability are discussed. The role of local MPs in bringing attention to scandals is examined. Speculation and confusion surrounding the election date are explored. The Conservative Party's election strategy and challenges are discussed. Additionally, the upcoming Taiwanese election and its implications are examined.

This podcast delves into the tense negotiations that led to the formation of a coalition government between the Tories and the Lib Dems in the UK. Topics discussed include the moment Gordon Brown was told he had to go, why the Lib Dems decided to join forces with the Tories, and what current political leaders can learn from these negotiations.

Danny Alexander, Chief of Staff for Nick Clegg and Lib Dem lead negotiator during the coalition talks, joins Ed Balls and George Osborne to give first-hand accounts of the high-stakes negotiations. They discuss the formation of a new government, the mood within the Gordon Brown administration, the start of the coalition talks, and the key players and challenges involved. Stay tuned for Part 2 on January 4th.

Ed and George answer questions from some very special guests...Jeremy Hunt asks about the power budgets can have on elections, Stephen Fry grills George on the Elgin Marbles, and Susannah Reid wants to know what Ed and George think is the most significant TV interview they’ve seen. As we head into an election year, they reminisce on their first time as candidates, how they met their big political partners, and Rachel Reeves asks them about their best Christmases in the Treasury.Producer: Rachel BalmerProduction Manager: Flick HeathExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter election announced. Conflict in Gaza. Junior doctors' strike. Economy and inflation. Politicians' funding claims. Tory party challenges. Christmas films and gift ideas.

It’s not just Rishi Sunak’s approval rating which has taken a battering. Keir Starmer has his own popularity problem. Why?The so-called ‘five families’ of the Tory party threaten to “go to the mattresses” over the Rwanda bill, but end up bottling it. Is Mark Francois really the next Don Corleone? Ukraine’s President Zelensky has embarked on a world tour, pleading for more money for the Ukraine war. Is it time to rethink their strategy? And why London’s time as the great financial centre of the world might be over.Email: questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukFollow us on social media: @polcurrencyProducers: Rachel Balmer and Rosie StopherProduction Manager: Flick HeathExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode discusses the Conservative party's turmoil over the Rwanda rift and Robert Jenrick's resignation. It also analyzes Boris Johnson's chaotic tenure during his Covid inquiry testimony. The chapter explores the impact of Margaret Thatcher on politics and Keir Starmer's evocation of her legacy. Additionally, it highlights the decision of Labour leader to reach out to conservative voters. Lastly, there is a humorous anecdote about a surreal holiday encounter with Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson.

Topics discussed include the rift in the party over immigration, the chaotic Covid inquiry, the diplomatic incident with the Greek PM over the Parthenon Sculptures, Sunak's rebuff of talks between the opposition and the Civil Service, the lack of media coverage on the Global Investment Summit, the possibility of a woman Chancellor for Labour, and the mystery surrounding talks between Labour and the Cabinet Secretary.

The podcast discusses the political traps set by big budget shakeups, the implications of migration numbers in the UK, the shortage of care home workers and its implications on immigration, the rise of populist leaders in the Netherlands and Argentina, the impact of high tax rates on work incentives, and ends with a lighthearted discussion about reminiscing funny jokes and a memorable encounter with a puppeteer from Rainbow.

George and Ed react to Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement. Is he really the tax cutting Chancellor he's claiming to be, and are we on course for an early election? And we’ll be back again tomorrow with more detail on the Chancellor’s plans as the picture becomes clearer.Email: questions@persephonica.comExec producer: Dino SofosProducer: Rachel BalmerProduction Manager: Flick HeathPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.