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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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What do we know about the Polish missile tragedy? Nov 16, 2022

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Last night there were fears of a direct attack from Russia on a NATO country, after a missile struck two Polish nationals on the border with Ukraine. An investigation is now underway, but who is responsible for these deaths?
Also on the podcast, Dominic Raab took PMQs today despite bullying allegations against him gathering pace. What are the latest developments in the bullying row?
Cindy Yu speaks with James Forsyth and Katy Balls.
Produced by Cindy Yu and Oscar Edmondson.

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Why is the workforce shrinking? Nov 15, 2022

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Figures released today show that the number of people in employment has dropped by 50,000 since September, despite a national worker shortage of 1.25 million. Does this shed some light on the recession? Are these shortages simply because of disputes over pay or could the NHS waiting list be to blame?
Also on the podcast, as public sector pay stagnates, how many will be lost to the private sector?
Cindy Yu speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.
Produced by Cindy Yu and Oscar Edmondson.

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What can we expect from the G20 summit? Nov 14, 2022

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The G20 summit kicked off as world leaders arrived in Bali overnight. Ahead of the summit, Biden and Xi met to discuss tensions over trade, tech and human rights. The two claim they are ready for candid exchanges as China-US relations are at their lowest in decades.
Rishi Sunak also flew to his first G20 summit. The Prime Minister is expected to hold multiple bilateral meetings as he tries to make his mark on the world stage. Meanwhile, can he keep a grip on domestic issues ahead of the Autumn Statement this Thursday?
Isabel Hardman speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.

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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 13/11/22 Nov 13, 2022

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Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Featured today are Jeremy Hunt, Rachel Reeves, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin and Simon Clarke.

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Was Lord Wolfson right? Nov 12, 2022

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Natasha Feroze hosts as Fraser Nelson and Kate Andrews debate Lord Wolfson’s recent BBC interview in which he called for the UK to import more low skilled workers in order to fill the country’s job vacancies.

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Is the UK on the brink of recession? Nov 11, 2022

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The ONS forecasts reveal that UK output fell by 0.2 per cent between July-September. Whilst not a recession yet, it is increasingly likely the next quarter will see another dip following a surge in interest rates. Will the government's messaging change ahead of the Autumn Statement next week? Also on the podcast, Kate and James discuss Kwasi Kwarteng's interview in The Times as he reflects on his short time as Chancellor.
Isabel Hardman is joined by Kate Andrews and James Forsyth.
Produced by Natasha Feroze

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Nurses on strike: how can the NHS cope? Nov 10, 2022

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For the first time in history, nurses have voted to go on strike. As the NHS grapples with record wait lists and excess deaths, how will it cope this winter?
Also on the podcast, James and Isabel discuss the ongoing situation in Northern Ireland. And how will Matt Hancock fare in the jungle?
Natasha Feroze is joined by Isabel Hardman and James Forysth.
Produced by Natasha Feroze

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How much has the Williamson row damaged Rishi Sunak? Nov 09, 2022

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Though Gavin Williamson has now resigned, Rishi Sunak still had to fend off a number of questions on the disgraced minister at today's Prime Minister's Questions. How much damage has the row done to the Prime Minister? Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.
Produced by Cindy Yu.

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Will Hunt protect the pensions triple lock? Nov 08, 2022

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Ahead of the Autumn Statement next week, questions remain over whether the government intends to protect the pensions triple lock. With pensioners being such an important part of the Conservative party's demographic, will Jeremy Hunt risk the inevitable backlash? Also on the podcast, what will Rishi Sunak do about Gavin Williamson as the bullying claims grow?
Cindy Yu is joined by Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.
Produced by Cindy Yu and Natasha Feroze.

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Does Westminster have a whipping problem? Nov 07, 2022

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Gavin Williamson is in trouble, again. This time the reveal of some expletive-laden texts he sent to then-chief whip Wendy Morton has raised questions for the government over why Williamson was brought back into frontline politics. On the podcast, Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman about whether the dual role of government whips (as discipline enforcers and pastoral carers) is confused and out of date.
Produced by Cindy Yu.

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