Not Another One
Inspired by the UK’s most famous voter, Brenda from Bristol, four close watchers of politics agree - and freely disagree - about the twists and turns of the General Election 2024 - and beyond.
With Steve Richards, broadcaster and author, Tim Montgomerie, founder of Conservative Home and a serial political entrepreneur, Iain Martin, Times columnist and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. We hope you agree with us, rather than with Brenda, that it’s a useful addition to the debate.
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Credits:
Producer is Jack Suddaby
Video & Audio Edit: Beautiful Strangers Limited
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Can Labour fix the NHS?
The Prime Minister this week pledged to transform the UK’s health system. Is the talk of reform real or bogus? Will Starmer and his colleagues succeed in tackling the deep problems in the UK’s health system? Our team delve deep on this and scrutinise the promises of radical change made a few months ago. Plus, after the debate who is winning the US presidential race? For now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/09/24•1h 8m
Is Britain really broken?
As the nation digests the damning report into the Grenfell Tower disaster, the team discuss where the buck stops in the list of recent shocking scandals. Plus: the latest twists in the Tory leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/09/24•57m 0s
Does Keir Starmer need a reset already?
This week Sir Keir Starmer has suggested in a keynote speech that "things will get worse" before they get better, but what does he mean by better and how does he plan to lead Britain towards a sunnier future? Plus Europe and the latest on the Tory leadership campaign. And Miranda's take on Labour Suffolk from the perspective of a beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/08/24•59m 35s
Is there a Prime Minister in waiting among the Tory leadership candidates?
How seriously should we take the Tory leadership race? Is there a credible leader among the contenders. Plus, the team discuss Kamala Harris and the Democrat convention. And recommended summer reads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/08/24•59m 52s
Has the media changed for the better?
Is it good that the major newspapers have less power? Is social media more powerful than old media? What is the future for local media and on the ground reporting? The team takes a bird's eye view of the media landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/08/24•47m 20s
Will this summer's riots change the UK?
Whether the wave of violence abates quickly or not, the riots pose a challenge for Sir Keir Starmer, for the Tory leadership candidates, and a dilemma even for Nigel Farage. We delve deep into the possible consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/08/24•54m 40s
Has Rachel Reeves Made A Big Mistake?
Rachel Reeves has played her opening cards…seeking to blame the last government for the tax rises to come..while awarding above inflation public sector pay rises and imposing spending cuts. Did she pull it off? We disagree agreeably..as we do about the lessons of riots in some English towns…plus the latest on the Tory leadership contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/08/24•1h
Are We Too Obsessed with the US?
It has been another week dominated by news from the US…but do we pay too much attention to every twist and turn while neglecting events in Europe and elsewhere? We then contradict our concerns about this by discussing at length whether the Biden withdrawal is an epic game changer…Plus was Starmer right to withdraw the whip from Labour rebels…and who is going to win the Tory leadership?Credits:Producer - David KurzerExec Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/07/24•1h 4m
What’s missing in Keir Starmer’s government of ‘service?’
Keir Starmer has unveiled his first King’s Speech crammed with new bills..some of which signal radical change in the way the country is governed.. but quite a few of the thorniest policy areas are subject to reviews and we await the first budget…Is the pace too cautious??--Credits:Producer - David KurzerExec Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Theo D'Cruz / Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/07/24•56m 10s
How good was Starmer’s first week as PM?
In the first full week of the Labour government we discuss what has gone right for Keir Starmer…and what could go wrong…plus Joe Biden and why leaders often cling to power when they appear to be doomed.Credits:Producer - David KurzerExec Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/07/24•57m 18s
Is Labour's victory secure for a decade?
An extra length bonus episode discussion of the Labour landslide, Tory rout, and how Keir Starner could exploit the complex new dynamics in the Commons.Credits:Producer - David KurzerExec Producer - Jack Suddaby Video & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/07/24•1h 15m
What did we learn from the 2024 campaign?
As the contest enters its final hours, the team picks out the themes that emerged, and asks how Starmer - and the country - might react to a big win. PLUS don't miss Saturday's bonus special digesting the results in full.Credits:Producer - Jack Suddaby: @jack.suddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/07/24•41m 25s
Can voters handle the truth?
Would parties lose votes if they were candid with voters? If so who is to blame for a political culture where voters are told repeatedly they can have US levels of taxation and European standards for public services? And what does it tell us about the BBC that it gave the star turn during its leaders’ debate to a voter who wanted both Sunak and Starmer to admit they were useless?Credits:Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/06/24•51m 24s
Is Britain a right-wing country electing a left-wing government?
With the election dominated by fiscal rules, promises not to increase tax, tough migration targets is Great Britain moving right as Labour heads for a landslide victory? Plus... Is there anything Rishi Sunak can do to boost his dire campaign in its final days?Credits:Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/06/24•47m 0s
Is the UK on the edge of a revolution?
If the polls are right the political landscape is about to be transformed with a dominant Labour party and the Conservatives moving from government to a small and divided opposition party…but does an historic election result bring about seismic change or will Labour’s pre-election caution continue in power?Credits:Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/06/24•54m 25s
Can the Conservative party survive?
With polling day only 4 weeks away, Rishi Sunak appears to be leading his party to a historic defeat. Nigel Farage, newly installed at the head of Reform UK, is snapping at his heels.What is the future for the Tories as they adapt to survive - to follow Farage and unite voters on the right? Or is he the Tony Benn of our age, leading them far away from mainstream voters?Credits:Producer - Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit - Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/06/24•50m 55s
How good is Keir Starmer?
Keir Starmer has led Labour from election slaughter in Dec 2019 to an overwhelming poll lead now.But coming to politics late he is the least well known of the Labour leaders who have contested elections from opposition and even in the campaign questions are asked about his handling of the Diane Abbott saga. Who is he? What will he be like as Prime Minister?---Credits:Producer is Jack SuddabyVideo & Audio Edit: Beautiful Strangers Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31/05/24•51m 43s
