Coffee House Shots

By: The Spectator
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  • Instant political analysis from the Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Katy Balls, Isabel Hardman, James Heale, Cindy Yu and many others.
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Episodes
  • Year in Review 2024 with Michael Gove, Quentin Letts and Katy Balls

    Year in Review 2024 with Michael Gove, Quentin Letts and Katy Balls
    Dec 21 2024
    It’s been a historic year in British politics. At the start of 2024, the UK had a different Prime Minister, the Tories had a different leader, and The Spectator had a different editor! Michael Gove, Katy Balls, and Quentin Letts join Cindy Yu to review the biggest political stories of 2024.

    On the podcast, the panel discuss the rise of Reform UK and Nigel Farage as a political force, Labour’s adjustment to government, and Michael reveals his reaction to Rishi telling Cabinet that he was going for a summer election.

    Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Megan McElroy.
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    28 mins
  • Is Mandelson the right pick for US Ambassador?

    Is Mandelson the right pick for US Ambassador?
    Dec 20 2024
    Last night we got the news that Peter Mandelson is expected to be named the next UK ambassador to Washington. Despite months of speculation, Labour held firm on making a decision until the results of the US election, and with Trump entering the White House in the new year they have gone with an experienced diplomat and a political appointment.

    A government source is quoted as telling the BBC: ‘The fact the Prime Minister has chosen to make a political appointment and sent Lord Mandelson to Washington shows just how importantly we see our relationship with the Trump administration.’ They cited the former Business Secretary’s ‘unrivalled political and policy experience’ and claimed he was ‘the ideal candidate to represent the UK’s economic and security interests.’

    Were they right to go for an overtly political appointment? And, as a committed Sinophile, should we expect a backlash from Labour’s China hawks?

    James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Michael Gove.

    Produced by Megan McElroy and Oscar Edmondson.
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    14 mins
  • UK interest rates held, plus could Musk fund reform?

    UK interest rates held, plus could Musk fund reform?
    Dec 19 2024
    The Bank of England have voted to hold UK interest rates at 4.75%. The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews joins Katy Balls and Freddy Gray to discuss the decision and what this means for the UK economy.

    Also on the podcast they discuss how a potential donation from Elon Musk to Reform UK has rattled politicians across the political spectrum. Could Labour seek to reform political donation rules to limit donations from foreign owned companies? And is this a sensible move, or could those in favour of changing the rules face a charge of hypocrisy?

    Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson.
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    9 mins

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a perfect dose of politics

Inntelligent and informed conversation about the days events. The Spectator team is always worth listening to. Highly recommended.

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