Hostages in Gaza, riots in Ireland and (election) shockwaves in the Netherlands
As Israel and Hamas exchange hostages for prisoners, the worst riots in decades break out on the streets of Dublin (at the egging on of one Conor McGregor) and a far-right, anti-Islam populist wins in...
24 Nov 202338min
Is worrying about public service cuts “left wing"?
A quick trip to Downing Street for The News Agents today and an interview with the Chancellor fresh from his Autumn Statement. How does he explain those real term cuts to public spending? What does he...
23 Nov 202325min
Is Jeremy Hunt really cutting our taxes?
The government is running out of chances to change the course of politics. Today’s Autumn Statement was one of them. It was billed by PM Rishi Sunak and Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, as a tax-cutting budge...
22 Nov 202333min
Is the Covid Inquiry coming for Rishi Sunak?
In the past couple of days, the Covid Inquiry has seen the two most powerful scientists in the country during the height of the pandemic - Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance - give eviden...
21 Nov 202341min
This week on The News Agents USA: Why is Joe Biden haemorrhaging support from young voters?
Emily and Jon host a weekly US politics podcast; giving you everything you need to know about the world of US politics and how it affects you.Episodes are available every Tuesday, on Global Player.Fin...
21 Nov 20231min
Is the 'Suellafication' of the Tory party over?
What should the government do if the Supreme Court calls their policy unlawful? Simples. Just change the law.It’s not the Christmas cracker joke answer for some in the Conservative Party who are activ...
20 Nov 202342min
Sir Keir Starmer on Cameron, a Gaza ceasefire and Rwanda
Lewis travels up to Aberdeenshire to speak exclusively - and at length- to the Leader of the Opposition - Sir Keir Starmer after the mother of all British political weeks.Editor: Gabriel RadusSocial M...
17 Nov 202334min
Has Labour's rebellion weakened Keir Starmer?
Jess Philips - one of the 8 frontbenchers who voted against the Labour whip last night - gives her first interview to us since resigning last night from her position as Shadow Minister for Domestic Vi...
16 Nov 202337min
