Can the government contain the Brazilian variant?
Contact tracers are trying to find a person infected with the Brazilian variant of coronavirus, after they incorrectly returned their testing form. How serious is the new strain's arrival, and could i...
1 Mars 20219min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 28/02/21
Isabel Hardman rounds up the best bits from Sunday's interviews shows, with highlights coming from Rishi Sunak, Anneliese Dodds and Anas Sarwar. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podc...
28 Feb 202112min
What did we learn from Alex Salmond's evidence?
Katy Balls, James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson discuss Alex Salmond's appearance before the Holyrood inquiry into how the Scottish government handled complaints of sexual misconduct made against him. Bec...
27 Feb 202116min
Tory nerves grow over Sunak's budget
The Chancellor is expected to announce tax hikes in next week's budget as he looks to bolster the public purse and reassure markets. With capital gains and cooperation tax in his sights, how will the ...
26 Feb 202113min
Will teacher assessed grades work?
Teachers will assess pupil's grades next year, the Education Secretary said today. Has the decision come too late, and will it disadvantage students? Cindy Yu speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls.Be...
25 Feb 202117min
Will Gove greenlight immunity passports?
Michael Gove will lead a government review into immunity passports. Does his appointment make IDs a foregone conclusion, what will they look like, and when can we expect to see their domestic rollout?...
24 Feb 202118min
Sturgeon versus Salmond
Alex Salmond has pulled out from his appearance in front of the harassment complaints committee, where he was expected to give evidence about an alleged breach of the ministerial code by First Ministe...
23 Feb 202120min
The lockdown roadmap explained
Boris Johnson has finally set out his roadmap for easing lockdown. On the episode, Katy Balls talks to Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth about what to expect over the next few months.Become a Spectator...
22 Feb 202112min
