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Coffee House Shots

Daily political analysis from The Spectator’s top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale and many others.

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Latest Episodes:

Are the Tories facing a 97’ style defeat? Oct 20, 2023

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Labour has overturned the Tamworth and and Mid Bedfordshire by-election results, overturning the biggest majority in by-election history. Is there anymore road for Rishi Sunak? Isabel Hardman speaks to Katy Balls and James Heale.

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Sunak tells Israel: ‘We want you to win’ Oct 19, 2023

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Today Rishi Sunak joined Benjamin Netanyahu for a joint press conference in which he pledged support to Israel. Netanyahu thanked him for his, ‘strong statement of support’ and grounded Israel’s fight in the context of Britain’s own history. ‘You fought the Nazis 80 years ago,’ he said, ‘Hamas are the new Nazis'.
Also on the podcast, the polls have opened for by elections in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire. What should we expect?
Oscar Edmondson speaks to Katy Balls and James Heale.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson.
Photo credit: Simon Walker/No. 10 Downing Street

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Has inflation stuck? Oct 18, 2023

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September's inflation data was released today, and showed that it was at the same level as August. Is inflation getting stuck a problem? Cindy Yu talks to Kate Andrews and Katy Balls. Also on the podcast: Labour's Israel headaches and a look ahead to tomorrow's by-elections.
Produced by Cindy Yu.

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Has Humza Yousaf turned things around? Oct 17, 2023

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At his first speech as SNP leader at the party's conference, Humza Yousaf gave a policy-filled address. He hasn't had an easy start to his leadership, but can he turn things around? Katy Balls talks to Lucy Dunn and Iain Macwhirter.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.

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How long can the cross-party consensus on Israel hold? Oct 17, 2023

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So far, both major parties in the UK have aligned on their approach to the Israel-Gaza conflict, but can the Labour party really hold their position, considering how much of the party's grassroots support come from Muslim backgrounds? James Heale talks to Katy Balls and Conservative Home's editor, Paul Goodman.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.

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What does the government mean by 'Texas-style justice'? Oct 16, 2023

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Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has been talking about bringing 'Texas-style justice' to the UK in his latest proposals for reform of the prisons system. What does it really mean? James Heale talks to Katy Balls and Isabel Hardman.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.

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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 15/10/23 Oct 15, 2023

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Isabel Hardman presents highlights from today's political shows.
This week it's all about the Israel-Palestine conflict. An Israeli government adviser says Israel is following international law, but the Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK refutes this, and describes horror and carnage in Gaza. James Cleverly says the UK stands with Israel, but both he and his Labour counterpart urge restraint. And the First Minister of Scotland fears for family members trapped in Gaza.

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What is Israel's army capable of? Oct 14, 2023

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James Heale speaks to foreign policy expert Sophia Gaston and defence correspondent Sean Rayment about what could be Israel's next steps, the strength of their military and how much political backing they have worldwide.

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The winners and losers of this year’s conference season Oct 13, 2023

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Conference season is over, so we thought that we’d run through this year’s winners and losers. Did Rishi Sunak manage to present himself as the Action Man who can end the ‘thirty year consensus’ in British politics? Did Keir Starmer finally answer the question: if not them, why us? Did anyone surprise us? Or was it all for nothing, as new YouGov polling might suggest.
Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Isabel Hardman.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

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Why did Lisa Cameron defect to the Tories? Oct 12, 2023

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Lisa Cameron MP has quit the SNP to join the Conservative party, just days before the SNP holds its party conference in Aberdeen. What does this say about the state of the Scottish National Party under Humza Yousaf? James Heale talks to Isabel Hardman and Lucy Dunn.
Produced by Max Jeffery and Cindy Yu.

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