Dominic Cummings's plans for defence reform
Dominic Cummings will be touring key Ministry of Defence sites ahead of this year's defence review. So how would he like to reform the UK's military and defence capabilities? Katy Balls finds out from...
11 Jul 202013min
The government's inconsistent messaging on lockdown easing
New lockdown easing measures have been announced, so later this month swimming pools, gyms, and outdoor theatres will be reopening in England. At the same time, the government advice on offices is sti...
10 Jul 202011min
Is Rishi Sunak really hinting at tax rises?
The Chancellor's statement has gone down well but the big question is how the government will pay for all this. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth about the possibility of ...
9 Jul 202015min
Can Rishi Sunak’s jobs pledge keep unemployment down?
The Chancellor has given his mini-Budget in a statement to the Commons today, and among a raft of stimulus measures from a VAT cut to stamp duty reduction, he has announced measures designed to keep d...
8 Jul 202015min
Is social care reform now inevitable?
Boris Johnson has rowed back on comments suggesting that care homes suffered from the pandemic because they did not follow procedure, after a widespread backlash. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to Jam...
7 Jul 202013min
Why the government's arts bailout was so generous
Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.6 billion bailout for the arts industry, which was more generous than many were expecting. On the podcast, Katy Balls talks to Kate Andrews and James Forsyth about why t...
6 Jul 202012min
Katy Balls' Sunday Interviews Roundup - 05/07/20
Katy Balls presents the highlights from Sunday's interview shows, with Matt Hancock, Anneliese Dodds and Sir Simon Stevens. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. ...
5 Jul 202010min
Will No 10's press briefing shake-up really deliver more transparency?
Downing St has announced that it will be televising its afternoon lobby press briefing, come October. Inspired by the daily coronavirus briefings, it's a shake-up that supporters say could improve tra...
4 Jul 202012min
