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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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How is the government handling Omicron? Nov 29, 2021

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We are slowly learning more and more about this new Covid variant, but it could be weeks before we know just how contagious and harmful it could be. Wasting no time, over the weekend the government has banned travel from certain countries and tightened domestic Covid measures.
'It's fair to say that ministers are anxious enough to bring back things that they have developed a personal resistance too.' - Isabel Hardman
To discuss the ramifications of Omicron Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.
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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 28/11/21 Nov 28, 2021

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Isabel Hardman hosts the highlights from Sunday's political shows. Guests today include Sajid Javid, Nicola Sturgeon and Lisa Nandy.

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Is Macron weaponising the migrant crisis? Nov 27, 2021

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The migrants that tragically lost their lives in the English Channel has caused Anglo- French relations to further deteriorate. There is a theory however, that it suits Macron’s purpose to be in a perpetual war with the Brits. Could this be the case when migrants are still in the hands of the traffickers?
'These people-smuggling gangs are becoming more sophisticated in their operations' - James Forsyth
Meanwhile, sports shops such as Decathlon on the French coast have stopped selling dinghy boats in an attempt to try and curb the number of people crossing.
Also on the podcast, is the term ‘migrant’ offensive? According to Priti Patel it is.
All to be discussed as Isabel Hardman is joined by Jonathan Miller, a Spectator contributor and James Forsyth.
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What is the Nu variant? Nov 26, 2021

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A new Covid variant dubbed 'Nu' has been discovered in South Africa and the UK has already put travel restrictions in place. Though early tests have shown that Nu is more transmissible, we don't know conclusively if it is any more deadly or can evade vaccines.
'We don't know yet, whether this variant is more severe or not.' - James Forsyth
With people already worrying if this, if handled poorly, could lead to another Christmas lockdown, Isabel Hardman talks with Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth about their Nu perspectives.
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Can Priti solve the migrant crisis? Nov 25, 2021

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The 27 migrants that tragically lost their lives whilst trying to cross the English Channel have sparked urgent appeals for Priti to resolve the migrant crisis. However, there is still no stopping some migrants attempting to flee their homes.
‘By 8.30 this morning, three more boats had arrived on the coast, even after the news had broken’ - James Forsyth
How can this problem be solved within the confines of international law? And what are the migrants’ motivations for leaving their homes? Is it economic? Fear of persecution?
Also on the podcast, Katy and James reflect on The Spectator’s Parliamentarian Awards last night. Read more about the event and hear all of the acceptance speeches by MPs here.
To discuss this and more, Cindy Yu is joined by James Forsyth and Katy Balls.
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Did Starmer beat Boris? Nov 24, 2021

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With multiple weeks of bad publicity and rumours of some Conservative MPs sending in letters of no confidence, today’s PMQs witnessed much more noise than last week’s. However, is the Prime Minster hitting back at critics, including a more confident Keir Starmer, effectively?
‘Today I thought Keir Starmer looked like he was actually really enjoying himself, and that is a sign of a shifted political mood.’ - James Forsyth
Katy Balls discusses these topics with James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.
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What's behind the social care rebellion? Nov 23, 2021

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It has been a challenging week for Boris. Following the Peppa Pig speech, immediately after the Owen Paterson u-turn, the party may be starting to lose patience. This could have implications for the government's future, shown most recently by the rebellion on the social care bill. Many MPs did a ‘no show’ and the government’s majority fell from 77 to 26.
'When the majority looks under threat, the personal loyalty disappears quite quickly' - Isabel Hardman
Is the rebellion a reflection of Boris losing support from his party? Or were there other issues to consider?
Katy Balls speaks to Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth
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Is the Prime Minister's shtick wearing thin? Nov 22, 2021

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During the last general election campaign, Boris Johnson's persona as the improvisational, brash, comedian was endearing to many voters and those in his party. But with multiple weeks of own goals and bad press is this attitude beginning to look careless rather than amusing?
'People are now looking out for the next banana skin' - James Forsyth
Isabel Hardman talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls about the PM's position in the wake Owen Paterson affair and the current migrant crossings in the channel.
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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 21/11/21 Nov 21, 2021

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Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday's political shows, with today's podcast featuring Sajid Javid, Nick Thomas-Symonds, Maroš Šefčovič and Professor Sir Andrew Pollard.

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Is the UK facing a lockdown like Austria's? Nov 20, 2021

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Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson about the latest lockdown in Austria, the prospect of Germany following suit, and Austria's plans for mandatory vaccination.

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