Alice Denby

Alice Denby, City AM opinion editor who tracks Labour and Westminster, and Daisy McAndrew, TV presenter and royal commentator, dig into Mandelson’s alleged misconduct and the pressure on Starmer. They probe links between Mandelson and Epstein, Morgan McSweeney’s role, and mounting royal fallout affecting the monarchy. Quick-paced debate on political survival, palace scandal and the reshaping of party dynamics.

Former diplomatic editor Michael Bingham and City A.M.'s Alice Denby dive into the urgent diplomacy surrounding Ukraine, analyzing Keir Starmer's efforts for peace. They discuss the implications of Donald Trump's position and the risk of temporary resolutions with Russia. The duo also explores NATO's readiness in the face of cyber threats and U.S. pressure on Europe. From calls to rejoin the customs union to the impact of AI on misinformation, they tackle cultural shifts and the political landscape with sharp insight.

In this discussion, Alice Denby, City A.M. Opinion and Features editor, and Michael Binion, former Times diplomatic editor, dive into the Chancellor's decision to scrap the planned income tax rise, probing its impact on her credibility. They explore alternative revenue solutions to tackle the fiscal gap without cuts. The conversation also highlights asylum reforms inspired by Denmark, Keir Starmer's global diplomacy with frequent foreign trips, and the BBC's apology to Trump amidst editorial missteps.