Is the government no longer 'following the science'?
New documents from Sage show minutes from late September in which scientists advised a circuit breaker lockdown. It's clear that the government didn't take that advice. So is No 10 no longer 'followin...
13 Okt 202015min
Will the three-tier system backfire on Boris?
A three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is set to be announced today, but the government is still locked in negotiations with local authorities over the financial support given to areas at the...
12 Okt 202012min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 11/10/20
Isabel Hardman rounds up the highlights from Sunday's political shows, with clips from Robert Jenrick, Nicola Sturgeon, Jonathan Reynolds and Councillor David Greenhalgh. Become a Spectator subscribe...
11 Okt 202011min
What's behind Labour's coronavirus strategy?
John Connolly, Katy Balls and Patrick Maguire discuss Sir Keir Starmer's shift in approach to the government's Covid measures. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without advert...
10 Okt 202018min
Will Rishi's economic measures be enough to save businesses?
Today the Chancellor will announce new economic packages targeted at the areas under lockdown. But will the measures go far enough to save businesses, already under strain? Katy Balls talks to Kate An...
9 Okt 20209min
What will the North's new restrictions look like?
Overnight, news broke of the three-tier system that the government has in store for the country. First to be put into the strictest tier is likely to be large parts of the North of England, from next ...
8 Okt 202010min
What's behind Sturgeon's coronavirus crackdown?
Nicola Sturgeon today announced that 3.4 million Scots will be placed under increased Covid restrictions, with bars and restaurants shutting across a central belt which includes Glasgow and Edinburgh....
7 Okt 202011min
Is Boris's outlook all sunshine and no substance?
Boris Johnson gave his headline speech to an empty hall in the virtual Tory conference today. But despite promises to 'Build Back Better', was the speech overlooking the country's immediate troubles? ...
6 Okt 202010min
