Why the housing crisis is far worse than Labour wants you to believe
Housing minister Steve Reed has been boasting about Britain’s housing market since Labour came into office – but is he right to celebrate? The country’s housing crisis seems to be delivering the worst...
3 Feb 8min
Andy Burnham’s bond blip, scrapping the OBR & why Rishi Sunak deserves more credit – James Nation
When Andy Burnham put forward his bid to stand in the Gorton & Denton by-election, the bond markets wobbled. What does this say about the state of Labour and their reputation with the markets? Michael...
27 Jan 31min
SNP budget: the smallest tax cut in history
The SNP announced their budget last week promising to cut taxes for low income earners. Could this be the smallest tax cut in history? Michael Simmons has the data. Become a Spectator subscriber today...
21 Jan 9min
Who's to blame for Britain's water crisis?
Thousands of homes across the South East have been without water for four consecutive days. South East Water’s record on water supply interruptions is one of the worst in the sector. Ofwat, the regula...
14 Jan 24min
Could Britain's migration crisis already be over?
Reform UK may be leading in the polls on a mandate to hit net zero migration – but could this come sooner than Nigel Farage may think? Michael Simmons returns to Reality Check to explain what's really...
9 Jan 7min
2025: a year of tears, tariffs & taxes
Michael Simmons reflects on some of the economic highs and lows of 2025. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For m...
23 Des 202533min
Electrify everything! Octopus boss on Britain's energy problems
The Spectator’s Michael Simmons in conversation with Greg Jackson, CEO & Founder of Octopus Energy and non-executive member of the Cabinet Office BoardBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access thi...
18 Des 202518min
Why Wes Streeting is right about junior doctors
Junior doctors, now known as resident doctors, will strike from December 17 to 22, which Wes Streeting has said will 'wreck Christmas'. The doctors are demanding a 26 per cent salary rise over the nex...
12 Des 20258min
