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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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Should Boris scrap free Covid tests? Feb 18, 2022

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Next week is the end of recess and Boris Johnson is expected to scrap universal access to free covid tests. What will be the reaction to this?
'You do have to wonder if tests are the best use of taxpayer's money given the pressure on the NHS' - Fraser Nelson
Also on the podcast, the Met Office has told millions to stay at home as Storm Eunice battles across the UK. Could this be another sign of the times?
Cindy Yu is joined by Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls

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Is Rayner in trouble with Labour? Feb 17, 2022

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Angela Rayner received an outburst of criticism today after her views on shooting terrorists went viral. The deputy Labour leader is known for her colourful language, but how much is this damaging Labour's branding?
In her column this week, Katy Balls takes a look at the Labour Party’s strategy around Boris:
‘I think Boris Johnson staying on is now good for them because he’s mortally wounded’ - Katy Balls.
Also on the podcast, what is the latest British intelligence on Russia and Ukraine?
All to be discussed as Cindy Yu speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth.

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What will be the cost of sanctions against Russia? Feb 16, 2022

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Joe Biden has set out his intentions to impose sanctions against Russia should Putin decide to launch an invasion against Ukraine. Are European countries that economically rely on Russia for their energy prepared for the inevitable costs that will come with these sanctions?
'There is no way you could have a set of sanctions on Russia without thinking there will be some cost to the West for imposing them' - James Forsyth
Also on the podcast, what's the latest with the Partygate police probe?
All to be discussed as Cindy Yu speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth.

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Can the government solve the cost of living crisis? Feb 15, 2022

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Two issues dominate the news this week. While Putin is recalling some troops back to their barracks, the situation in Ukraine is far from over. Meanwhile at home, we are in a cost of living crisis that could continue for years to come. What will the government do to resolve this crisis?
All to be discussed with Katy Balls and James Forsyth on today's Coffee House Shots.

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Why do the Americans think war is imminent? Feb 14, 2022

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Over the weekend things between Ukraine and Russia seem to have gone from bad to worse. After a call between Biden and Putin failed to yield any meaningful results, the US warned that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could being as soon as Wednesday.
Cindy Yu sits down with Katy Balls and James Forsyth to discuss whether war is truly just days away.

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Cindy Yu's Sunday Roundup - 13/02/22 Feb 13, 2022

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Cindy Yu rounds up the highlights from Sunday's interview shows, with Brandon Lewis, Yvette Cooper, Derek Chollet and Zoë Billingham.

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Does Europe need to get used to dealing with Russia? Feb 12, 2022

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During the Cold War, the US saw Russia as global threat number one. But with China looming large on the world stage its focus is shifting. This leaves Europe to take the lead in dealing with Putin's desires on Ukraine.
Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Sophia Gaston the director of the British Foreign Policy Group about the growing tensions on the continent.

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Who will replace Cressida Dick? Feb 11, 2022

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Cressida Dick announced yesterday evening that she is stepping down as head of the Metropolitan Police. In a statement, Dick said she had been left with 'no choice' but to resign, after it was made clear to her that London mayor Sadiq Khan did not have confidence in her leadership.
Who will replace her? And what does her resignation mean for the investigation into parties in No. 10?
Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth.

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Should Liz Truss have gone to Russia? Feb 10, 2022

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The Foreign Secretary's trip to Moscow today ended with Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, walking out of their joint press conference. Did the trip achieve anything – and was it a mistake from the start? Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth on this episode. For James, '[Lavrov's] rudeness is a sign that Liz Truss held the line in their meeting'.

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Will there ever be a break in the partygate scandal? Feb 09, 2022

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The Prime Minister tried to start today's PMQs with an announcement to fire up the right of his base, an early end to all Covid restrictions. But the partygate scandal is the gift that keeps on giving when during the Commons session a new photo leaked of Boris Johnson at a Christmas quiz with a bottle of Prosecco and a colleague draped in tinsel.
Isabel Hardman is joined by James Forsyth and Katy Balls to break down today's events in Westminster.

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