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Twice a week the New Statesman politics team - Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea - discuss the latest in UK politics. From Boris Johnson's latest battle with backbenchers to the machinery behind the Labour Party's opposition attack lines, this is the debrief you need to understand what's really happening in Westminster and beyond. New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Send your questions at youaskus.co.uk.
Can Labour make lasting political capital from Boris Johnson's texts with James Dyson? Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the fallout of leaked texts from the Prime Minister's phone, and whether it is an effective opposition attack line. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the Northern Ireland border protocol. To submit a question for…
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Scottish Election Special: the art of independence
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Chris Deerin, the New Statesman's Scotland editor, hosts a special edition of the New Statesman podcast. In this episode Chris is joined by Ricky Ross and Darren McGarvey, both musicians and activists for the case of Scottish independence, to discuss the state of the independence movement and why so many artists seem to be in favour of a second ref…
The announcement that 12 European football clubs intend to form a 'super league' occupied the top of the news agenda for most of the day on Monday. Why does football - a game designed for entertainment, predominantly followed by men - occupy such a significant place in Britain's public discourse? In this episode of the New Statesman podcast, Stephe…
The lobbying scandal rumbles on, enveloping senior civil servants as well as MPs - and Labour are determined to make this a story about 'Tory sleaze'. In this episode Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss whether public outrage over the story is at a tipping point, and what damage it might do to the Conservative establishment. Then,…
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Scottish Election Special: can anything unsettle the SNP establishment?
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The Scottish parliamentary elections are likely to be pivotal for the future of the United Kingdom. So, New Statesman Scotland editor, Chris Deerin, is hosting four bonus episodes in the lead up to the vote on May 6th. Chris will be joined by some familiar voices from the New Statesman team, as well as guests from the world of Scottish politics. In…
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Why the David Cameron lobbying scandal isn't going away
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Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss what the Greensill lobbying scandal means for British politics, and why the problem isn't going away. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the national response to the death of Prince Philip: is modern Britain ready for the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Plus: introducing our new Scott…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at Keir Starmer's first year leading the Labour party and offer their assessment of his performance. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether the recent violence in Northern Ireland was inevitable. Subscribing to the New Statesman help…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities' report and whether they can find coherence in its findings and proposals. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on the latest polling ahead of the Hartlepool by-election. Subscribing to the New…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by a very special Guest Stephen: Armando Iannucci. They discuss his piece in the spring special of the New Statesman on the role of Prime Minister at 300, whether The Thick of It has poisoned British politics, and how he's been celebrating the return of the …
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Alex Salmond launching his new party, Alba, the implications for Scottish voters, and whether Salmond's return to the political arena is appropriate. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at a weekend of briefings about a potential reshuffle to Keir Starmer's top team…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the concerns around the government's ambiguous hints at a vaccine passport system for the hospitality sector. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what difference the year's delay will have made to the upcoming local elections. Subscri…
Protests in Bristol against the controversial police, crime, sentencing and courts bill erupted into violence over the weekend. In this episode, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss what impact this might have on the progress of the bill through parliament. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the selection of Dr. Paul …
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Money and Power: Sir Vince Cable interview
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Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by former Business Secretary and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Vince Cable, to discuss his new book on how politicians have shaped economic policy, as well as Labour and the Lib Dems in the age of covid, and the West's response to China. Then, in You Ask Us, the gang answer your questi…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the distressing scenes on Clapham Common as police clashed with people attending a vigil for Sarah Everard. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on where Labour should be positioning on the contentious issue of policing. Subscribing to th…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the launch of Labour's local elections campaign and their prioritisation of increasing the 1% 'pay rise' offered to nurses. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether the Tories are starting to regret choosing Shaun Bailey as their Lo…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea, somewhat reluctantly, give their takes on the explosive revelations from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on why the government keeps setting themselves up for U-turns. Subscrib…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look back at yesterday's budget announcement and what the implications might be. Is austerity back? Has Rishi Sunak got one over on Boris Johnson? And how should Labour respond? Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether Nicola Sturgeon can c…
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the election of Anas Sarwar as the leader of Scottish Labour, and whether he can turn things around after Richard Leonard's disappointing tenure. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question about whether potential Shadow Chancellors are on manoeuvres against …
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the anticipated corporation tax changes ahead of Rishi Sunak's budget announcement, as well as what Labour's response could be. Then, in You Ask Us, they try and explain what's going on in Scotland with the Alex Salmond inquiry. Subscribing to the New Statesm…
Boris Johnson has outlined his four-step plan to bring the UK out of lockdown. The Prime Minister announced pupils will return to schools on 8 March, with rules relaxing in phases thereafter. If strict criteria are met, all restrictions on social contact could be lifted by 21 June. On this episode of the New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoo…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by the NS's Special Correspondent, Harry Lambert, to discuss his cover feature on the future of the BBC. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question about whether Keir Starmer's big speech had real policy substance or was just a sop to the com…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the latest chapter in the campus free speech saga. Then, in You Ask Us, they tackle your question of whether Ed Balls' stellar performance on Celebrity Best Home Cook shows he could've achieved more in politics. Subscribing to the New Statesman he…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss housing secretary Robert Jenrick's narrow offer to leaseholders affected by the cladding crisis brought on in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire and the resultant inquiry. Then, in You Ask Us, they take on your question about why the Liberal Demo…
Rachel Reeves, the shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has made an intervention calling for an end to the government’s “outsourcing obsession”. She’s accused the government of handing £2bn of coronavirus contracts to Conservative friends and donors and wasting hundreds of millions of pounds on faulty equipment that can’t be used. Ailbhe ha…
As Stephen writes in his latest political column, a concensus is growing among the commentariat that Keir Starmer is not up to the job. But does this underestimate the gains he’s made outside of the Westminster bubble? On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss why this matters for the future…
The European Commission has rowed back on their 'hugely inflammatory' attempt to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol, after outcry from the British and Irish governments. The fact that it was even attempted in the first place exposes a misunderstanding of the Irish border on the part of the EU, and sets a dangerous precedent. On thi…
Over 100,000 people have now died with Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. In this episode, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe look at the mistakes that were made, how they might yet be countered, and what the electoral cost of the disaster will be when the country next heads to the polls. We'd love to hear from you. Send us your You Ask Us questions at youask…
Travellers to the UK from Covid hotspots will be required to quarantine in hotels, under plans expected to be announced this week. Epidimiologists have long been arguing for tighter border controls, but debate continues among MPs who are divided on how tough these measures should be. On The New Statesman podcast Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and A…
Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Boris Johnson struggled to answer a question about whether the new US leader is 'woke'. On this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the debate that ensued, and whether the so-called 'culture wars' pack an electoral punch. Then, in…
As the commons prepares to vote on whether to extend the £20 uplift to universal credit - due to be reduced at the end of March - Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the divisions it exposes in the Conservative party, and whether Labour's position is consistent. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether Keir Starmer'…
As Britain's hospitals face crisis, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss what it really means for the NHS to be overwhelmed. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the food parcel scandal and the most effective routes to tackling poverty. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your You Ask Us questions at youaskus.co.uk. You…
On Monday, Keir Starmer made his first big speech of the year, which was widely reported as an excoriating attack on the Prime Minister's flawed response to the Covid crisis. Beyond his comments on the pandemic, though, Starmer was also making a streetwise move to set his party up for strong case in future elections. In this episode of the New Stat…
Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the aftermath of the shocking scenes from Washington as a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol building, and what those events mean for changing international norms around politics and the media. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at what impact lockdown scepticism has actually had on UK Government policy. Subscribing t…
Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea sit down for the first time in 2021 to discuss the government's response to the new Covid variation, the inevitability of a new national lockdown, and the political fallout for Boris Johnson. They also take your questions on Labour's uncertain stance on school closures. Subscribing to the New Statesman helps us keep prod…
On today's New Statesman Podcast – the last of 2020 – Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian sort through the mess that it is our Christmas plans, and then give you their bespoke guide to dealing the the Yuletide gloom (also featuring a lament for conference seasons of yore). If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access t…
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea sit down as a trio for the last time this year and go over their moments that defined 2020 – from distant murmurings about a far-flung flu to lockdown in London – and dive into the mailbag for a bumper You Ask Us. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can ge…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea bring out the tinsel and baubles to discuss Christmas (and how the government has got itself into a policy muddle that is risking thousands of lives)! Then, in You Ask Us, they look at the latest phase of the Grenfell inquiry. If you are a New Statesman d…
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the big decision – deal or no deal – facing the Brexit negotiators. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether there's any path through the polling thorns for Labour in 2021. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free acce…
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian look at the so-called 'crunch' week for Brexit talks and what's left to be resolved in the UK's negotiations with the EU. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on the current state of play for green politics in Britain. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can…
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Pfee-pfi-pfo-pfum, I Smell the Blood of Gavin Williamson
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On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the vaccine roll-out and Gavin Williamson's controversial comments about Brexit's impact on Britain's regulatory abilities. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your question on how substantial a scotch egg is. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert fr…
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the upcoming Conservative rebellion on the tier system. Then, in You Ask Us, they field your questions on whether there's anything that Kier Starmer could do to better appease the Labour left. Also, happy birthday Anoosh! If you are a New Statesman digital subsc…
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the Spending Review and whether we are heading for the long-awaited next level, or slipping back into austerity. Then, in You Ask Us, they look at the options facing Keir Starmer's Labour party ahead of a prospective Brexit vote. If you are a New Statesman digit…
On today's New Statesman podcast, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea gather to discuss the latest news from the Oxford vaccine trial, and what impact a return to normality in 2021 ought to have on government policy in the here and now. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what Keir Starmer's endgame is in tackling Labour's antisemitism problem…
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How to Save the United Kingdom: Gordon Brown special
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On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by special guest Gordon Brown to discuss devolution, Scottish Labour, Jeremy Corbyn, the covid crisis and much more. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free access to this podcast by visiting newstatesman.com/nssubscribers. Send …
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea look at the fallout from the departure of Dominic Cummings and analyse the ideological rifts at No.10. Then, in You Ask Us, they consider Labour's chances of upsetting the odds at the next election. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert free a…
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The Story of Lee Cain (The Man the Authorities Came to Blame)
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On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the departure of Downing Street's comms supremo, Lee Cain, and what it means for the future of the Johnson administration. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your questions on Croydon council going bankrupt. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get advert fre…
On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the impact that frosty relations between President-Elect Joe Biden and Boris Johnson could mean for the UK's pursuit of a trade deal with the US. Then they tackle the issue that is turning communities on one another all across London: low traffic …
On today's episode of the New Statesman podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the first day of Lockdown 2.0 and the announcement that the furlough scheme will be extended into 2021. Then, for You Ask Us, they're joined by US Editor Emily Tamkin to probe her on what on earth is happening her side of the Atlantic. If you are a New Statesma…
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the imminent return of lockdown, and how it's dividing the nation and government. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the successes and failures of Angela Rayner as Labour's deputy leader. If you are a New Statesman digital subscriber you can get ad…
On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss EHRC's verdict on antisemitism in the Labour party, as well as the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn. Then, in You Ask Us, they're joined by US Editor Emily Tamkin, to get the lowdown from Washington ahead of next week's Presidential election. If you are a New Statesm…
