Dominic Cummings versus the world
Boris Johnson's former chief adviser made an epic seven-hour appearance at a parliamentary hearing this week, claiming the prime minister was unfit for the job and the health secretary a liar. We expl...
29 Touko 202133min
Tackling the Indian coronavirus variant
The UK's easing out of lockdown was put under threat by a new strain of coronavirus that originated in India. Can the race between inoculations and infections be won? Will the June 21 easing go ahead?...
22 Touko 202130min
Labour goes to war (again)
The opposition Labour party was consumed by infighting this week after Sir Keir Starmer botched a shadow cabinet reshuffle, leading to questions about whether he can survive as leader. Did Starmer ove...
15 Touko 202131min
The Tories conquer Hartlepool
Thursday's local elections resulted in gains for Boris Johnson's Conservatives, including a historic win in the Hartlepool by-election. What does this mean for Labour and Keir Starmer's leadership? Pl...
8 Touko 202130min
Cash for curtains, curtains for Arlene Foster
Boris Johnson is facing three inquiries into the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat. Why hasn't the prime minister offered a clear explanation of what happened? Will he face sanctions and will i...
1 Touko 202131min
'Favours for chums', and the football debacle
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of sleaze after allegations that friends can text him seeking special treatment. Is lobbying worse today? Plus, we discuss the collapse of...
24 Huhti 202125min
Greensill, Cameron and Whitehall's revolving door
The collapse of Greensill Capital and the involvement of former prime minister David Cameron have raised serious questions about the UK's lobbying regime. We discuss whether any rules were broken and ...
17 Huhti 202130min
Britain's vaccine setback
Britain’s vaccination programme suffered a setback this week over the use of the AstraZeneca jab — the workhorse of the UK immunisation effort — among younger people. How will new guidance for under-3...
10 Huhti 202124min
