Will Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland gamble pay off?
Sensing an opportunity after the EU triggered Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, the British government is in talks with the EU over compromises to the agreement. Will this gamble pay off, o...
6 Feb 202113min
Should schools return in February?
Some Sage scientists have broken rank to suggest that the falling infection rates mean that schools in England should go back at the end of this month, like in Scotland. Will the government cave from ...
5 Feb 202113min
What's the hold up in bringing in a quarantine system?
It's been weeks since the idea of a quarantine system was floated, yet nothing has been forthcoming on that front. Isabel Hardman asks James Forsyth and Katy Balls - what's the hold up in government?B...
4 Feb 202110min
Boris's easy ride at PMQs
At PMQs today, Keir Starmer denied Boris Johnson's claims that he wanted the UK to remain in the EU's vaccine procurement scheme. Could a successful domestic rollout, away from the bloc's programme, b...
3 Feb 202113min
How the EU's vaccine rhetoric could backfire
Another day, another dig from across the channel on the UK's vaccine reliability. Isabel Hardman talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about how this rhetoric could backfire.Become a Spectator subscri...
2 Feb 202111min
Will Joanna Cherry's sacking strengthen Sturgeon?
Joanna Cherry was sacked from the SNP's Westminster frontbench today. The former justice spokesperson, who is an ally of Alex Salmond, was dropped as the party continues to row over transgender rights...
1 Feb 202113min
Where the vaccine debate goes next
The EU's row with AstraZeneca came to a head on Friday, with the bloc publishing its contract with the pharmaceutical giant and introducing vaccine export controls. With the UK's rollout continuing at...
1 Feb 202110min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 31/01/21
Isabel Hardman rounds up the best of Sunday's political shows, with today's podcast featuring and Liz Truss, Micheál Martin, Rachel Reeves and Tony Blair.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access ...
31 Jan 202110min
