Louise Perry vs Mary Harrington on the ethics of designer babies | SpectatorTV The Spectator 2024-06-15 | Louise Perry and Mary Harrington join Mary Wakefield to debate genetic engineering and the quiet return of eugenics. They discuss the ethics of biotech that allows you to change the characteristics of your children, and ask whether it's inevitable that this technology enters all of our lives.// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Theres a view in the Treasury that defence is like luxury spending – its not The Spectator 2024-10-20 | What could be inside Labour's first Budget?// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazineTheme song written and performed by Jon Barker © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker Publisher Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by prsformusic.comRecording © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by ppl.com
Will Labours budget wash with the public? The Spectator 2024-10-20 | Writer Paul Mason takes a look at what could be inside Labour's first Budget// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazineTheme song written and performed by Jon Barker © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker Publisher Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by prsformusic.comRecording © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by ppl.com
Labour budget: who will feel the pain? With Paul Mason The Spectator 2024-10-19 | Labour’s first budget in 14 years will be delivered at the end of the month. The Prime Minister and Chancellor have already been warning that the public isn’t going to like what’s in it; they’ve been describing it as ‘painful’, and the only way to fill the supposedly unknown £22 billion black hole in the public finances. Recently, they’ve also been accused of planning to break a manifesto commitment after repeatedly refusing to rule out increasing employers’ national insurance contributions. How will the budget really affect people? Will Labour break its manifesto commitment? Is it really true that things have to get worse before they get better - and is Labour being completely honest? Kate Andrews is joined by Paul Mason, journalist at The New European.// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Lord Moore: Do we need to legalise assisted dying? Or is palliative care a more loving alternative? The Spectator 2024-10-19 | Parliament is set to debate legalising assisted dying, following a bill introduced by MP Kim Leadbeater. The former justice secretary Lord Falconer (who introduced a similar bill to the Lords) and The Spectator’s chairman Lord Moore sat down to debate the idea. Do we all deserve the right to choose? Or, is this the overreach of the state, endangering vulnerable people?
The polls indicate the public, by quite a significant amount, are in favour of assisted dying. The Spectator 2024-10-19 | Parliament is set to debate legalising assisted dying, following a bill introduced by MP Kim Leadbeater. The former justice secretary Lord Falconer (who introduced a similar bill to the Lords) and The Spectator’s chairman Lord Moore sat down to debate the idea. Do we all deserve the right to choose? Or, is this the overreach of the state, endangering vulnerable people?
Theres masses of assisted dying – its called palliative care. Lord Moore on dying with dignity The Spectator 2024-10-18 | Parliament is set to debate legalising assisted dying, following a bill introduced by MP Kim Leadbeater. The former justice secretary Lord Falconer (who introduced a similar bill to the Lords) and The Spectator’s chairman Lord Moore sat down to debate the idea. Do we all deserve the right to choose? Or, is this the overreach of the state, endangering vulnerable people?
Will legalising assisted dying lead to a dystopian future? Lord Moore and Lord Falconer debate The Spectator 2024-10-18 | Parliament is set to debate legalising assisted dying, following a bill introduced by MP Kim Leadbeater. The former justice secretary Lord Falconer (who introduced a similar bill to the Lords) and The Spectator’s chairman Lord Moore sat down to debate the idea. Do we all deserve the right to choose? Or, is this the overreach of the state, endangering vulnerable people?
Assisted dying debate: Lord Moore vs Lord Falconer The Spectator 2024-10-18 | Parliament is set to debate legalising assisted dying, following a bill introduced by MP Kim Leadbeater. The former justice secretary Lord Falconer (who introduced a similar bill to the Lords) and The Spectator’s chairman Lord Moore sat down to debate the idea. Do we all deserve the right to choose? Or, is this the overreach of the state, endangering vulnerable people?You can also read this debate in the magazine, or online, here: spectator.co.uk/article/not-all-suffering-can-be-relieved-a-debate-on-assisted-dying // SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Yahya Sinwar has been killed – will this make all-out war in the Middle East more likely, or less? The Spectator 2024-10-17 | Leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a surprise encounter with Israeli forces. The mastermind behind the October 7 attacks, Sinwar has been Israel’s top target in Gaza for some time. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said ‘our enemies cannot hide. We will pursue and eliminate them.’ What does the death of Sinwar mean for the wider conflict? Will this mark a winding down of operations in Gaza, with Israel turning its focus to the North? Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ‘destroy’ Hamas when war began, with many arguing this was an impossible task. Is the death of Sinwar the beginning of the end? Assistant online editor Angus Colwell is joined by Tom Gross, Middle East expert and commentator.
Tom Gross on Sinwar’s ruthlessness and why his death is a positive development in ending war in Gaza The Spectator 2024-10-17 | Leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a surprise encounter with Israeli forces. The mastermind behind the October 7 attacks, Sinwar has been Israel’s top target in Gaza for some time. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said ‘our enemies cannot hide. We will pursue and eliminate them.’ What does the death of Sinwar mean for the wider conflict? Will this mark a winding down of operations in Gaza, with Israel turning its focus to the North? Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ‘destroy’ Hamas when war began, with many arguing this was an impossible task. Is the death of Sinwar the beginning of the end? Assistant online editor Angus Colwell is joined by Tom Gross, Middle East expert and commentator.
Sinwar was the architect of October 7th. Tom Gross: Sinwars death means a better future for Gaza The Spectator 2024-10-17 | Leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a surprise encounter with Israeli forces. The mastermind behind the October 7 attacks, Sinwar has been Israel’s top target in Gaza for some time. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said ‘our enemies cannot hide. We will pursue and eliminate them.’ What does the death of Sinwar mean for the wider conflict? Will this mark a winding down of operations in Gaza, with Israel turning its focus to the North? Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ‘destroy’ Hamas when war began, with many arguing this was an impossible task. Is the death of Sinwar the beginning of the end? Assistant online editor Angus Colwell is joined by Tom Gross, Middle East expert and commentator.
Its the beginning of the end for Hamas. Tom Gross on the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar The Spectator 2024-10-17 | Leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a surprise encounter with Israeli forces. The mastermind behind the October 7 attacks, Sinwar has been Israel’s top target in Gaza for some time. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said ‘our enemies cannot hide. We will pursue and eliminate them.’ What does the death of Sinwar mean for the wider conflict? Will this mark a winding down of operations in Gaza, with Israel turning its focus to the North? Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ‘destroy’ Hamas when war began, with many arguing this was an impossible task. Is the death of Sinwar the beginning of the end? Assistant online editor Angus Colwell is joined by Tom Gross, Middle East expert and commentator.
IDF kills Yahya Sinwar – is this the end of Hamas? With Tom Gross The Spectator 2024-10-17 | Leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a surprise encounter with Israeli forces. The mastermind behind the October 7 attacks, Sinwar has been Israel’s top target in Gaza for some time. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said ‘our enemies cannot hide. We will pursue and eliminate them.’ What does the death of Sinwar mean for the wider conflict? Will this mark a winding down of operations in Gaza, with Israel turning its focus to the North? Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ‘destroy’ Hamas when war began, with many arguing this was an impossible task. Is the death of Sinwar the beginning of the end? Assistant online editor Angus Colwell is joined by Tom Gross, Middle East expert and commentator.// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Kemi Badenoch is Nigerian and combative #kemibadenoch #conservative #politics The Spectator 2024-10-17 | Author Trevor Phillips says British politics suffers from a 'prissiness' in which people are expected to cloak their beliefs; a trait that is not adopted by Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch.
Demographic change causing deep disruption in seaside towns #immigration #britain #race The Spectator 2024-10-17 | What do the UK's summer riots say about the problems of UK integration? Author Trevor Phillips warns that demographic change in many seaside towns is causing deep disruption among white, working class communities.
Britains race problem: what politicians arent telling you about multiculturalism | SpectatorTV The Spectator 2024-10-16 | Is the phrase ‘white privilege’ increasingly out of touch? The received mainstream wisdom has generally described Britain as a white majority society in which the non-white community are invariably oppressed, discriminated against or overlooked. But a new report from the think tank Policy Exchange paints a complicated picture of multicultural Britain, showing that, actually, the experiences of ethnic minorities can’t all be grouped into one, ‘non-white’ label. In fact, minorities such as British-Indians and the British-Chinese consistently outperform the white majority, even those who are wealthier.In this no-holds-barred interview, the broadcaster and author Trevor Phillips talks to The Spectator’s assistant editor Cindy Yu about race in modern Britain. What do the summer’s riots tell us about the real problems of integration in this country? Is the right better at dealing with the nuances of race and class than the left? And why is it that the white majority are increasingly left behind?// CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction01:06 – The findings of the Policy Exchange report on 'Modern Britain' 04:55 – Integration success stories: Indian and Chinese immigrants09:34 – The 'white privilege' lie and the Southport riots12:45 – Why the West gets the 'best of the best' immigrants18:25 – Labour's disintegrating migrant coalition20:59 – The secret to Kemi Badenoch's conservative appeal26:04 – Why liberal democracy is in crisis31:57 – The future of minority communities in BritainLabour's disintegration migrant coalitionWhy the Tories // SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazineTheme song written and performed by Jon Barker © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker Publisher Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by prsformusic.comRecording © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by ppl.com
Has the Democratic partys lax illegal immigration policy lost the trust of Indian Americans? The Spectator 2024-10-16 | Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. They're also one of the most successful. That includes the election campaign; Kamala Harris, Usha Vance, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy. Freddy Gray is joined by Shruti Rajagopalan, economist at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. They discuss the buzz around Indian Americans in politics, and ask why they're so disproportionately successful.
Xi Jinping has taken out dozens of powerful political figures The Spectator 2024-10-15 | Author Desmond Shum reveals the reality of politics and corruption in China in the 2000s, and how Xi Jinping has destroyed the economic trajectory of the once-booming People’s Republic.
Xi Jinping is a man of belief The Spectator 2024-10-15 | Whitney Duan is said to have fallen victim to the Chinese Communist Party's use of 'extralegal kidnappings' when she disappeared in 2017. Her former husband explains why she could have been at the centre of a power struggle involving Xi Jinping.
Shruti Rajagopalan on why Indian Americans ‘are entirely for the Democrats to lose’ on immigration The Spectator 2024-10-15 | Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. They're also one of the most successful. That includes the election campaign; Kamala Harris, Usha Vance, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy. Freddy Gray is joined by Shruti Rajagopalan, economist at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. They discuss the buzz around Indian Americans in politics, and ask why they're so disproportionately successful.
Shruti Rajagopalan on why Indian Americans might start to fall out with the Democratic party The Spectator 2024-10-15 | Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. They're also one of the most successful. That includes the election campaign; Kamala Harris, Usha Vance, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy. Freddy Gray is joined by Shruti Rajagopalan, economist at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. They discuss the buzz around Indian Americans in politics, and ask why they're so disproportionately successful.
How one minority became the rising stars of politics The Spectator 2024-10-15 | Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. They're also one of the most successful. That includes the election campaign; Kamala Harris, Usha Vance, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy. Freddy Gray is joined by Shruti Rajagopalan, economist at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. They discuss the buzz around Indian Americans in politics, and ask why they're so disproportionately successful.You can find Shruti's website here: shrutiraj.com/cv-and-bio and her substack here: srajagopalan.substack.com// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Nobody believes the growth numbers – Desmond Shum on how Xi Jinping destroyed the Chinese economy The Spectator 2024-10-14 | In the early 2000s, Desmond Shum and his wife, Whitney Duan, were among the richest people in China, with fingers in various real estate, infrastructure and hospitality projects. They also had some of China’s most powerful people on speed dial – including the family of then-premier Wen Jiabao. But that all changed in 2017 when Whitney was disappeared by the Chinese state. Desmond now lives in the UK where he published a memoir in 2021, Red Roulette, and is now an analyst and commentator on Chinese politics.On this interview for the Chinese Whispers podcast, Cindy Yu and Desmond Shum discuss why he thinks Whitney was the victim of a power struggle involving Xi Jinping, the reality of politics and corruption in the China of the 2000s, and how Xi has destroyed the economic trajectory of the once-booming People’s Republic.** On October 19, Cindy Yu and a panel of special guests will be recording a live Chinese Whispers at London's Battle of Ideas festival, talking the latest on China’s economic slowdown and asking – what are the social and political implications? Is China in decline?Chinese Whispers listeners can get a 20 per cent discount on the ticket price with the code WHISPERS24. To find out more and get your ticket, go to eventbrite.co.uk/e/battle-of-ideas-festival-2024-tickets-807629249827?discount=WHISPERS24. **// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Hope Not Hate is now purely a grift machine. Gawain Towler on why HNH was once useful, but no more The Spectator 2024-10-14 | Reform UK has five MPs in parliament. It was founded in 2021 as a relaunch of the Brexit party. There were moments in the general election when it was neck and neck with the Conservatives. Political correspondent James Heale is joined by Gawain Towler, Reform insider and former director of communications for UKIP. He shares the highs and lows for the party over the years, and explains how it went from a Brussels insurgency in the 1990s to a fully-fledged political force, with five MPs returned in the 2024 general election and over 4 million votes. Does he think Nigel Farage has been the most influential politician of the last 20 years? Will Reform UK maintain its influence? And, how integral was booze to the UKIP image?
Slavoj Zizek: how self relativisation acts as an escape route from intellectual confrontation The Spectator 2024-10-13 | Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic known for his provocative insights into ideology, culture, and psychoanalysis. Žižek combines elements of Marxism, Hegelianism, and Lacanian psychoanalysis to critique modern society. His engaging and often controversial style has made him a significant voice in debates surrounding politics, culture, and religion.In his latest book, Christian Atheism, Žižek explores the intersections of Christianity and atheism, arguing for a reinterpretation of Christian themes in light of contemporary secular thought. The Spectator's Natasha Feroze speaks to Slavoj Žižek about how the left can take lessons from the Christian teachings, whether Christian Atheism can be seen as another form of identity politics and why young people don't read anymore.
Slavoj Zizek on why he rejects the term cultural Christian for its lack of theological depth The Spectator 2024-10-13 | Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic known for his provocative insights into ideology, culture, and psychoanalysis. Žižek combines elements of Marxism, Hegelianism, and Lacanian psychoanalysis to critique modern society. His engaging and often controversial style has made him a significant voice in debates surrounding politics, culture, and religion.In his latest book, Christian Atheism, Žižek explores the intersections of Christianity and atheism, arguing for a reinterpretation of Christian themes in light of contemporary secular thought. The Spectator's Natasha Feroze speaks to Slavoj Žižek about how the left can take lessons from the Christian teachings, whether Christian Atheism can be seen as another form of identity politics and why young people don't read anymore.
Slavoj Žižek on Christian Atheism, Dawkins & why young people dont read anymore The Spectator 2024-10-13 | Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic known for his provocative insights into ideology, culture, and psychoanalysis. Žižek combines elements of Marxism, Hegelianism, and Lacanian psychoanalysis to critique modern society. His engaging and often controversial style has made him a significant voice in debates surrounding politics, culture, and religion.In his latest book, Christian Atheism, Žižek explores the intersections of Christianity and atheism, arguing for a reinterpretation of Christian themes in light of contemporary secular thought. The Spectator's Natasha Feroze speaks to Slavoj Žižek about how the left can take lessons from the Christian teachings, whether Christian Atheism can be seen as another form of identity politics and why young people don't read anymore. 00:42 Are there fewer ‘deep thinkers’ now?08:00 How the communist oppression made Slavoj09:15 A trend of self-relativisation 12:01 The decline of big Theology 16:12 Cultural Christianity vs Christian Atheism 28:36 Identity politics33:45 Egotism // SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer
Gawain Towler on the ur-democracy within English pubs: Its something we should be proud of. The Spectator 2024-10-12 | Reform UK has five MPs in parliament. It was founded in 2021 as a relaunch of the Brexit party. There were moments in the general election when it was neck and neck with the Conservatives. Political correspondent James Heale is joined by Gawain Towler, Reform insider and former director of communications for UKIP. He shares the highs and lows for the party over the years, and explains how it went from a Brussels insurgency in the 1990s to a fully-fledged political force, with five MPs returned in the 2024 general election and over 4 million votes. Does he think Nigel Farage has been the most influential politician of the last 20 years? Will Reform UK maintain its influence? And, how integral was booze to the UKIP image?
Good oppositions are essential: former Labour MP Thangam Debbonaire on the Tory leadership race The Spectator 2024-10-12 | Today marks Labour’s 100th day in office. But they are unlikely to be popping champagne corks in Downing Street – even if Lord Alli offered to pay for the Dom Pérignon. This has been a disheartening time for the government and those who wished it well. The promise of dramatic change has been overshadowed by a series of errors, misjudgments and scandals that one would associate more with an administration in its dying days than a government enjoying a fresh mandate, a massive majority and an absent opposition.Former shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire and former deputy prime minister Thérèse Coffey join The Spectator's Katy Balls to discuss what went wrong and – if we think hard enough – what went right? // SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazineTheme song written and performed by Jon Barker © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker Publisher Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by prsformusic.comRecording © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by ppl.com
I paid for my own glasses!: Thangam Debbonaire & Thérèse Coffey on Trump and freebies The Spectator 2024-10-12 | Today marks Labour’s 100th day in office. But they are unlikely to be popping champagne corks in Downing Street – even if Lord Alli offered to pay for the Dom Pérignon. This has been a disheartening time for the government and those who wished it well. The promise of dramatic change has been overshadowed by a series of errors, misjudgments and scandals that one would associate more with an administration in its dying days than a government enjoying a fresh mandate, a massive majority and an absent opposition.Former shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire and former deputy prime minister Thérèse Coffey join The Spectator's Katy Balls to discuss what went wrong and – if we think hard enough – what went right? // SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazineTheme song written and performed by Jon Barker © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker Publisher Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by prsformusic.comRecording © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by ppl.com
100 Days of Starmer: riots, freebies and Sue Gray | with Thérèse Coffey & Thangam Debbonaire The Spectator 2024-10-12 | Today marks Labour’s 100th day in office. But they are unlikely to be popping champagne corks in Downing Street – even if Lord Alli offered to pay for the Dom Pérignon. This has been a disheartening time for the government and those who wished it well. The promise of dramatic change has been overshadowed by a series of errors, misjudgments and scandals that one would associate more with an administration in its dying days than a government enjoying a fresh mandate, a massive majority and an absent opposition.Former shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire and former deputy prime minister Thérèse Coffey join The Spectator's Katy Balls to discuss what went wrong and – if we think hard enough – what went right? // CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction00:52 – Have Labour hit the ground running? 06:58 – Rachel Reeves' 'painful' budget: from fuel allowance to green growth.19:15 – Sue Gray and wardrobe-gate20:30 – Can Labour work with Donald Trump? 21:22 – Tory leadership: Jenrick or Badenoch, who would Keir prefer? // SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazineTheme song written and performed by Jon Barker © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker Publisher Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by prsformusic.comRecording © 2020 Jonathan Stewart Barker 100%, administered by ppl.com
How is that going to get me a science teacher? #school #education The Spectator 2024-10-11 | Headteacher Katherine Birbalsingh challenges the Education Secretary's claim that state schools need teachers more than private schools need embossed stationery.
Nigel Farage is a deeply liberal man. Gawain Towler on Farages love of personal freedom The Spectator 2024-10-11 | Reform UK has five MPs in parliament. It was founded in 2021 as a relaunch of the Brexit party. There were moments in the general election when it was neck and neck with the Conservatives. Political correspondent James Heale is joined by Gawain Towler, Reform insider and former director of communications for UKIP. He shares the highs and lows for the party over the years, and explains how it went from a Brussels insurgency in the 1990s to a fully-fledged political force, with five MPs returned in the 2024 general election and over 4 million votes. Does he think Nigel Farage has been the most influential politician of the last 20 years? Will Reform UK maintain its influence? And, how integral was booze to the UKIP image?
Reform strategist Gawain Towler on UKIP, Nigel Farage, and Brexit The Spectator 2024-10-11 | Reform UK has five MPs in parliament. It was founded in 2021 as a relaunch of the Brexit party. There were moments in the general election when it was neck and neck with the Conservatives. Political correspondent James Heale is joined by Gawain Towler, Reform insider and former director of communications for UKIP. He shares the highs and lows for the party over the years, and explains how it went from a Brussels insurgency in the 1990s to a fully-fledged political force, with five MPs returned in the 2024 general election and over 4 million votes. Does he think Nigel Farage has been the most influential politician of the last 20 years? Will Reform UK maintain its influence? And, how integral was booze to the UKIP image? // CHAPTERS00:23 — Gawain Towler’s career biography08:28 — Relationship with Nigel Farage15:14 — How did UKIP change in the early years?17:42 — When did people start taking the party seriously?21:00 — The five years up to 2016, and getting Brexit over the line27:23 — How did you get the line right between serious politics and fun?35:57 — The night of the Brexit referendum 52:34 — UKIP re-emerges as the Brexit party 59:25 — The influence of Nigel Farage outside of parliament 01:00:53 — Current Reform MPs in the House of Commons 01:08:59 — What’s next for Gawain Towler?// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Its the politics of envy — Katharine Birbalsingh and Paul Embery on private school VAT The Spectator 2024-10-10 | Rumours circulated this week that Labour’s plan to introduce a 20 percent VAT rate on private school fees from 1 January 2025 could be delayed, after unions, tax experts and teachers warned of administrative chaos and overwhelmed state schools. The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson seemed to dispel those rumours, tweeting ‘our state schools need teachers more than private schools need embossed stationery.’ What’s motivating this policy - symbolism or substance? Is it the politics of envy at play? Could the government end up letting down schools and teachers? Katharine Birbalsingh, founder and head teacher of Michaela Community School, and Paul Embery, trade unionist and writer, join The Spectator’s economics editor Kate Andrews to discuss why they think the policy could backfire.You can subscribe to Paul Embery's substack here: paulembery.com // SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Robert Jenricks supporters left James Cleverlys vote high and dry #kemibadenoch #politics The Spectator 2024-10-10 | As the Tory leadership contest enters the final phase, Spectator editor Michael Gove says James Cleverly's vote was initially boosted by Robert Jenrick supporters who wanted to knock out Kemi Badenoch.
Kemi Badenoch is a firecracker #conservative #politics #robertjenrick The Spectator 2024-10-10 | As the Tory leadership battle enters the final phase Spectator editor Michael Gove says few people can attract attention like Kemi Badenoch.
Tory chaos – Michael Gove on how Cleverly got knocked out of the leadership race The Spectator 2024-10-09 | The Conservative party leadership contest is down to two candidates – and in a last minute upset, yesterday’s frontrunner James Cleverly didn’t make the final cut. It’s fair to say at least some amount of skullduggery has happened in the last 24 hours, where the duplicitousness of Conservative MPs has been on display again. Now Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick go to the members for the final stage. Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and The Spectator’s new editor, Michael Gove, about what on earth happened – and what this means for Labour now.// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Israel is fighting a war for survival #hamas #lebanon #iran The Spectator 2024-10-09 | Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy warns that Israel is fighting for survival a year after the October 7 attack.Has Israel been neglected by its international allies? How will Iran's involvement affect Middle East stability?
October 7th one year on #israel #gaza #lebanon The Spectator 2024-10-08 | A year since Hamas's attack on Israel, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy reflects on events in the Middle East, with war being fought on several fronts.Has Israel been neglected by its international allies? How is Iran changing the landscape?
Eylon Levy: is the world still with Israel? The Spectator 2024-10-07 | A year on since Hamas launched an attack on Israel, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy joins deputy editor Freddy Gray to reflect on what has happened since 2023. With war now raging on multiple fronts, they discuss whether Israel has been neglected by its international allies, and how the involvement of Iran is changing the landscape.// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Labours foolish decision to hand over the Chagos Islands The Spectator 2024-10-07 | The United Kingdom will shortly be ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Under the terms of a new treaty, there will be a 99-year-lease for Diego Garcia, the tropical atoll used by the US government as a military base. It follows two years of negotiation over the strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean. Both sides have vowed to finalise the treaty as quickly as possible. Will Britain come to regret the decision? How will this affect other British Overseas Territories, like the Falklands?
Amy Wax on Penn suspension & the feminisation of institutions The Spectator 2024-10-04 | Amy Wax is a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania, known for her views on race, culture, and social policy. Recently, Amy faced suspension from her teaching duties following remarks that sparked debates over academic freedom and the limits of discourse in the classroom. Amy joins Freddy Gray on the Americano show to discuss her recent suspension, what is behind the feminisation of institutions and how school teaching should return to the 50s. Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.Does the truth matter anymore? Amy Wax on her Penn suspension and the feminisation of society
‘We’re giving up a strategic asset for no reason’ — Bob Seely on the Chagos Islands The Spectator 2024-10-03 | The United Kingdom will shortly be ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Under the terms of a new treaty, there will be a 99-year-lease for Diego Garcia, the tropical atoll used by the US government as a military base. It follows two years of negotiation over the strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean. Both sides have vowed to finalise the treaty as quickly as possible. Will Britain come to regret the decision? How will this affect other British Overseas Territories, like the Falklands? Political correspondent James Heale is joined by Bob Seely, security expert and former member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Israels intelligence penetration of Israel came as a shock The Spectator 2024-10-03 | Israel's intelligence penetration of Hezbollah was so effective it knew that it knew where the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah and other members of the group's high command would be meeting, it is claimed.Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, explains why Hezbollah's weakened structure gave Israel an opportunity to strike.
Rory on the ridiculous hoops of legal approval that hinder any kind of useful economic activity The Spectator 2024-10-03 | For the Spectator Magazine, writer Rory Sutherland explains why in Britain a toxic mix of economics and law has led to a bureaucratic apocalypse. Rory says 'In electing this government, we seem to have picked the worst of both worlds: higher taxation combined with austerity in the public finances'. Kate Andrews speaks to Rory Sutherland about how this red-tape has led to poor politicians and policy-making, and what needs to be done to save the economy.
Rory Sutherland on why economists and lawyers dont get the magic that actually boosts the economy The Spectator 2024-10-02 | For the Spectator Magazine, writer Rory Sutherland explains why in Britain a toxic mix of economics and law has led to a bureaucratic apocalypse. Rory says 'In electing this government, we seem to have picked the worst of both worlds: higher taxation combined with austerity in the public finances'. Kate Andrews speaks to Rory Sutherland about how this red-tape has led to poor politicians and policy-making, and what needs to be done to save the economy.
Middle East on the brink: what will Israel do next? The Spectator 2024-10-02 | Israel and Hezbollah have reported ground fighting inside southern Lebanon, a day after Israel announced it was invading. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would ‘pay’, after Iran fired around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday. In the past week, more than 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon. How will Israel respond to Iran’s attack? Is this just the beginning of more conflict? Ben Lazarus, The Spectator’s special projects editor, discusses with Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist.// SUBSCRIBE TO THE SPECTATORGet 12 issues for £12, plus a free £20 John Lewis/Waitrose voucherspectator.co.uk/tvoffer// FREE PODCASTS FROM THE SPECTATORHear more from The Spectator's journalists on their podcasts, covering everything from the politics of the UK, US and China, to religion, literature, lifestyle and more.spectator.co.uk/podcasts// FOLLOW UStwitter.com/spectatorfacebook.com/OfficialSpectatorlinkedin.com/company/the-spectatorinstagram.com/spectator1828tiktok.com/@thespectatormagazine
Economics is used as a proxy for human happiness. Rory Sutherland on GDP and marrying your cleaner The Spectator 2024-10-02 | For the Spectator Magazine, writer Rory Sutherland explains why in Britain a toxic mix of economics and law has led to a bureaucratic apocalypse. Rory says 'In electing this government, we seem to have picked the worst of both worlds: higher taxation combined with austerity in the public finances'. Kate Andrews speaks to Rory Sutherland about how this red-tape has led to poor politicians and policy-making, and what needs to be done to save the economy.
The BBC need to be a little less arrogant about this #strictlycomedancing #bbc #dancing The Spectator 2024-10-02 | The BBC has apologised to Amanda Abbington after the broadcaster concluded its review into her claims against Giovanni Pernice. They’ve upheld ‘some, but not all’ of her complaints, but cleared him of the most serious allegations. Former contestant Edwina Currie says the BBC needs to be more protective of everyone involved in the show.
