PoliticsJOE Podcast Was this the worst PMQs ever?
Jan 28, 2026
They grill deputy performances at PMQs and react to a lacklustre return to the despatch box. Conversation turns to Keir Starmer’s China trip and green tech trade hopes. They unpack business rates U-turns and what that means for pubs and venues. Tensions over Tory defections, Reform’s rise and Westminster comms failures also feature.
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Costly Tunnel And LTN Fines
- Ava-Santina describes forgetting to pay Blackwall Tunnel and receiving multiple fines that wiped out planned purchases.
- She shares fear of family finding out and plans to intercept the post to hide the penalty.
China's Green Push Is Pragmatic
- Hosts note China combines heavy energy demand with rapid green-technology innovation driven by affordability goals.
- They argue selling green policy as energy independence would win more public support than moral framing.
Frame Green Policy As Energy Security
- Sell green projects on practical benefits like cheaper, secure energy rather than abstract net-zero ideals.
- Emphasise energy independence and cost savings to gain public buy-in.