Christian May

Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, discusses the pressing need for civil service reform and the UK's diplomatic stance on the Diego Garcia deal. Former Defence Minister Tobias Elwood explains its strategic importance, while environment advocate Fergal Sharkey criticizes the government's water reform proposals. Lastly, Christian May unpacks UK labor market trends and inflation implications, revealing the complexity of the current economic landscape. It's a riveting conversation on politics, environment, and economics!

Christian May, City AM editor covering energy markets; Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary on worker disputes; Sir Chris Bryant, Labour MP and trade minister on steel policy. They discuss meningitis vaccine shortages and distribution issues. Conversation jumps to private vaccination demand, pharmacy stock problems, and how government action and industry responses are unfolding.

Alison McGovern, Labour MP and Minister for Local Government, discusses the government's ambitious £3.5 billion National Plan to End Homelessness, with aims to halve long-term rough sleeping. Christian May, editor at City A.M., shares insights on the US Federal Reserve's rate decisions and how gambling firms are responding to new fiscal changes. Susan Evans, psychoanalytic psychotherapist, dives into the controversy surrounding puberty blockers for children, reflecting on the Tavistock clinic's practices and the ongoing legal challenges linked to child treatment.

Christian May, City A.M. editor on business shake-ups like Netflix/Warner/Paramount and Lloyds changes. Tobias Elwood, former Conservative MP, on Gibraltar post-Brexit arrangements and party fallout. Sir John Curtice, polling expert, dissects voting patterns and wider threats to two-party politics. Natasha Clarke, LBC political editor, and Heidi Alexander, Labour transport secretary, debate the Gorton and Denton result and its implications for Labour.

Christian May, Editor-in-chief at City A.M., gives market and oil-price analysis. Sarah Sackman, KC and Minister for Courts and Legal Services, outlines new legal adviser support and reforms for rape cases. They discuss oil-market volatility, potential petrol price spikes from Middle East tensions, and legal reforms to speed trials and support victims.