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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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Are the Tories preparing for opposition? Oct 02, 2023

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Isabel Hardman and James Heale discuss day two of the Conservative party Conference. From Jeremy Hunt's speech, to Mark Harper's Hs2 dodge and a swelling support for Kemi Badenoch.

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Coffee House Shots Live: Who would vote Tory? Oct 02, 2023

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The Spectator’s Fraser Nelson, Katy Balls and Kate Andrews are joined by special guest Frank Luntz for a live recording of Coffee House Shots from Tory party conference. It was at this event two years ago that Frank first declared Liz Truss to be the next Tory leader. Who might succeed Rishi Sunak? And is a Labour 2024 victory certain?

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How's the mood at Tory conference? Oct 02, 2023

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It's day two at Tory conference and the mood seems muted and lacking in energy. This is in direct contrast to Rishi Sunak who appeared to have fire in his belly in a tetchy interview over the weekend with Laura Kuenssberg. He will be hoping to use this conference as his reset moment, but will he be undermined by those in the cabinet with an eye on the leadership?
In Manchester, Katy Balls and Isabel Hardman discuss.

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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 01/10/23 Oct 01, 2023

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Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Rishi Sunak is in the limelight as the Conservative party conference begins. The polls don't look good for him, but he comes out fighting, claiming he's 'going to do things differently'. The public associate him with personal wealth, does he think that makes him look out of touch? Sunak claims his values are clear, and contrasts himself with the 'hiding' Starmer. Meanwhile, Gove wants tax cuts before the next election, unlike the chancellor and prime minister. Priti Patel isn't impressed with the Home Secretary's comments on multicultralism. And Wes Streeting defends Labour's shifting policies.
Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill

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When conferences go wrong Sep 30, 2023

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The Conservative party conference begins in Manchester this weekend. Where have conferences gone wrong for previous Tory party leaders, and what will Rishi Sunak want to get out of this one?
James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Craig Oliver, dormer director of communications in No. 10 under David Cameron.

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Is the UK doomed to be a high tax country? Sep 29, 2023

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Tax levels in the UK are at their highest since records began 70 years ago and are unlikely to come down, or so says the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) in their report today. How has the tax burden increased over the four years of this parliament? What's driving up taxes?
Also on the podcast, there are reports today that Rishi Sunak will stop councils imposing 20 mph zones, is Rishi on the side of motorists?
Katy Balls speaks to James Heale and Fraser Nelson.
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Produced by Max Jeffery and Oscar Edmondson.

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What’s behind Labour’s private school U-turn? Sep 28, 2023

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Another day, another U-turn. But this time it's Labour, who have changed tack on their plans to end charitable status for private schools. Labour leader Keir Starmer previously declared that the charitable status for private schools could not be justified, so what’s behind the move?
James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and John McTernan, former political secretary to Tony Blair.

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Would Labour grant more oil licences? Sep 27, 2023

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The UK's largest untapped oil and gas field has been given the green light in a move that has been criticised by Labour, although Keir Starmer has said he will honour the Tories' approval of the controversial Rosebank site should Labour enter government next year. Has the language changed around net zero?
Also on the podcast, new polling suggests that Sadiq Khan holds only a slender lead ahead of Susan Hall in the London mayoral race, should he be worried?
Max Jeffery speaks to James Heale and Fraser Nelson.
Produced by Max Jeffery and Oscar Edmondson.

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Is Suella after the Tory leadership? Sep 26, 2023

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Suella Braverman is in Washington today, giving a speech to a think tank on illegal migration in which she will argue that seeking asylum and seeking better economic prospects are two different things. It's a punchy line she's taking, should Rishi be taking note? Or is this a thinly veiled bid for the Conservative leadership?
Also on the podcast, as Ed Davey wraps up this year's Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth, is there optimism in Lib Dem HQ as we look towards the next election?
Cindy Yu speaks to Patrick O'Flynn and James Heale.
Produced by Cindy Yu and Oscar Edmondson.

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Is Sunak helping Starmer on HS2? Sep 25, 2023

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Rishi Sunak is on his tour of hard truths, saying the unsayable on areas of policy where he believes his predecessors didn't want to be honest with the public. First we had the net zero pivot – scaling back the government's environmental commitments – and over the weekend there has been speculation that HS2 could be the next victim of tough talking Rishi Sunak. What's the latest? Is Rishi gifting Starmer an easy ride by clearing the weeds on this controversial project?
Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and Isabel Hardman.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

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