Coffee House Shots

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Instant political analysis from the Spectator's top team of writers, including Fraser Nelson, James Forsyth, Isabel Hardman, Katy Balls and many others.

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2022
Is the Labour party in trouble?
It seems like Labour has a problem when it comes to the size of its membership. It lost 91,000 members last year and recorded a £4.8 million deficit. Is this the Keir Starmer effect on the Corbyn membership? Also on the podcast, Rishi Sunak has gone viral after sharing his McDonald's breakfast order on This Morning today. Katy Balls tells us why it was such a controversial choice. Cindy Yu speaks to Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls. Produced by Cindy Yu & Natasha Feroze.
August 18, 2022
13 min
Inflation hits double digits: what next?
The UK inflation rate is now at 10.1 per cent according to the Office for National Statistics. Is there much that the government can do to relieve its effects? Also on the podcast, the leadership contenders are in Belfast for the next hustings: how will the audience respond to the candidate's position on The Northern Ireland Protocol? Katy Balls is joined by Kate Andrews and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Natasha Feroze and Oscar Edmondson.
August 17, 2022
12 min
When will the inflation rate fall?
New figures released this week show that wages have fallen significantly behind the rising cost of living. Are we yet to see the extent of the impacts of inflation? Should we brace ourselves for more disruption in the public sector? Also on the podcast, as Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss attend hustings in Scotland: which candidate is favoured the most north of the border? Katy Balls is joined by Kate Andrews and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Max Jeffery and Oscar Edmondson.
August 16, 2022
14 min
Would Starmer's energy plan work?
Keir Starmer has unveiled a £29 billion plan to freeze energy bills for six months. Under his proposals, the Labour leader said Brits would not face the enormous price hikes anticipated in October and January. But is his idea a serious one? Where would the money come from? And how have the Tories responded? Isabel Hardman speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls. Produced by Max Jeffery.
August 15, 2022
15 min
Is Labour missing in action?
Katy Balls speaks to Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth about why Sir Keir Starmer and his frontbench have been seemingly missing in action during the Tory leadership race and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
August 13, 2022
11 min
Could Truss reverse the windfall tax?
'Profit is not a dirty word', Liz Truss said at last night's leadership hustings. The Foreign Secretary has made clear that she would prefer to cut taxes than take money from energy firms and give it directly to struggling Brits. But, if Truss makes it into No. 10, could she really reverse the windfall tax? Isabel Hardman speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Produced by Max Jeffery.
August 12, 2022
14 min
Has the NHS winter crisis already arrived?
Thirty thousand people waited 12 hours or more in A&E, new figures showed today – the highest number on record. The NHS usually runs into trouble during the cold winter weather, but it looks like the annual crisis has already arrived. Is there any solution? Max Jeffery speaks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Max Jeffery.
August 11, 2022
11 min
When will the blue-on-blue end?
In the coming weeks, more details are expected to come from the Tory contenders on the looming energy crisis. Why has it taken this long? Labour too, is yet to reveal a strategy. Will they leave the Tories to fight amongst themselves? Also on the podcast, Nicola Sturgeon has made a comeback at Liz Truss who earlier in the month called the Scottish leader an attention seeker. At the Edinburgh fringe festival, she told the audience that Liz Truss once asked her how to be featured in Vogue. So who is the real attention seeker now? And will they ever see eye-to-eye if Truss gets into No.10? Isabel Hardman speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Produced by Natasha Feroze.
August 10, 2022
12 min

About the podcast Coffee House Shots

Instant political analysis from the Spectator's top team of writers, including Fraser Nelson, James Forsyth, Isabel Hardman, Katy Balls and many others.

Coffee House Shots

About the podcast Coffee House Shots

Categories

Is the Labour party in trouble?

Inflation hits double digits: what next?

When will the inflation rate fall?

Would Starmer's energy plan work?

Is Labour missing in action?

Could Truss reverse the windfall tax?

Has the NHS winter crisis already arrived?

When will the blue-on-blue end?

About the podcast Coffee House Shots

Categories