Is Rishi right about China?
Today Rishi Sunak's diplomacy is taking centre stage. He is currently in San Diego for talks with President Biden and the government has just released its refreshed Integrated Review, which includes s...
13 Mar 202316min
Does the triumph of Gary Lineker spell disaster for the BBC?
Two stories dominated the news agenda over the weekend, one concerning a household name and the other involving a bank which – before Sunday – few had heard of. What is the political significance of G...
13 Mar 20239min
Should Sunak block Boris Johnson's honours list?
Boris Johnson is reportedly cutting the number of names on his honours list from 100 to 60 (still much higher than the average honours list for former prime ministers). This is a Tory sleaze scandal i...
11 Mar 202311min
Will Sunak’s charm offensive with Macron work?
Rishi Sunak was in Paris today meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. The pair unveiled a new deal to stop the Channel crossings as part of the first Franco-British summit for five years. Will the ne...
10 Mar 202310min
Is Labour saying anything new on childcare?
The shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson is giving a speech to centre-right think tank Onward today, all about childcare. But is the party actually saying anything new on the issue? Cindy Yu ...
9 Mar 202316min
Coffee House Scots: can the SNP stop the infighting?
We had the first televised hustings for the leadership of the SNP last night, and it was a fiery affair to say the least. Will the lack of party unity end up costing the SNP? Lucy Dunn speaks to Katy ...
8 Mar 202317min
Is time running out for Simon Case?
It's been reported that more damaging messages sent by Cabinet Secretary Simon Case during the pandemic will surface in the Daily Telegraph's Lockdown Files, leading to speculation over whether he wil...
8 Mar 202311min
Will Sunak's small boats plan make any difference?
Suella Braverman unveiled the Illegal Migration Bill today in the Commons. The Home Secretary said that Britain had been 'taken for a ride', as she revealed the government's plan to detain asylum seek...
7 Mar 202311min
