Our Next Prime Minister?
Keir Starmer has just made his bid to be the next UK prime minister - against a backdrop of severe economic chaos. It was a speech heavy on patriotism, green policy and the promise to fix Britain. And...
27 Syys 202233min
Blackish Monday
It's a blustery day in Liverpool and the Labour Party, hosting their conference here, is hoping that means winds of change.The pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar this morning. What happ...
26 Syys 202233min
The Kwasi budget: Have we all just got poorer?
Kwasi Kwarteng announced a not-so-mini budget today, his first as chancellor. In it, he laid out the Truss government's plans for low taxes and big growth. In today's episode Salma Shah, former Conser...
23 Syys 202233min
Why are rich Russians 'falling out' of windows?
“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen". Emily, Jon and Lewis are back in News Agents HQ to pour over some of the major stories around the world. They talk ...
22 Syys 202233min
Angela Rayner on Starmer, strikes and succession
A big day for the UK, at home and abroad and Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner joins us in The News Agents HQ. She talks about her relationship with Labour Leader Keir Starmer, whether Labour is stil...
21 Syys 202240min
Peter Mandelson on Truss, Starmer and oligarchs
Hours before meeting Liz Truss, Biden tweets that he’s “sick and tired of trickle down economics”. Awkward! We’re joined by Lord Peter Mandelson who tells us why the PM is heading for a car crash.Prod...
20 Syys 202238min
Monarchic, Anarchic, Republican or Unmoved?
Have the monarchy and the media got this last week right? And how are we all left feeling now, a week or so on?The last seven days have seen the country divided on how to respond to The Queen's death....
16 Syys 202241min
Should bankers get unlimited bonuses?
Is it a good idea to end the cap on bankers' bonuses? The new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng seems to think so - why? Would it be grossly unfair when so many face such hardship? Or is it the best way to en...
15 Syys 202230min
