Is Boris being too bullish?
After a bruising few days, Boris Johnson remains bullish suggesting his intentions to stay in Downing Street for a third term. Is this rattling Tory MPs?Also on the podcast, a Cabinet reshuffle may be...
27 Juni 202211min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 26/06/22
Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows, with Brandon Lewis, David Lammy, João Vale de Almeida and Sir Ed Davey.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this ...
26 Juni 202211min
Will 2024 see an avalanche of tactical voting?
Isabel Hardman talks to James Forsyth and James Johnson of the J.L. Partners polling company, about how much the Conservative party has to fear from tactical votes at the next election. Become a Spect...
25 Juni 202213min
Is Boris Johnson heading for a 1997 moment?
In a major blow, the Conservatives have lost two seats in the Tiverton and Wakefield by-elections. Immediately after, the Conservative party chairman, Oliver Dowden resigned citing 'a deeply personal ...
24 Juni 202210min
Can the government prevent a 'bummer summer'?
Today, British Airways staff have voted have a strike of their own, adding to the government's woes as rail workers continue to strike throughout this week. On the podcast, James Forsyth adopts a term...
23 Juni 202210min
Are the latest inflation figures worrying for the government?
The inflation figures released today suggest that inflation has risen at the highest rate in 40 years. Now at 9.1 per cent, some may say this is good news because the rate at which inflation is increa...
22 Juni 20229min
Is Labour in trouble over the rail strikes?
The first day of strike action has begun with large parts of the country's railways, as well as London's underground lines, shut down. But where workers are trying to put pressure on the government an...
21 Juni 202210min
Will the government hold their line on strike action?
Today begins a chaotic week for commuters who face major travel disruptions as rail staff stage the biggest walkout in 30 years. Union leaders have accused the government of 'inflaming tensions', as G...
20 Juni 202211min
