Henry Riley
On-scene reporter from Manchester who attended the count and provided live reporting, colour and interview material from the by-election night.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 2h 25min
The Greens have beaten Reform and Labour
Henry Riley, on-scene reporter from Manchester who covered the count, brings lively colour and anecdotes from by-election night. Hannah Spencer, newly elected Green MP with a working-class plumbing background, gives an acceptance speech focused on cost-of-living, public services and rejecting divisive politics. They discuss the Greens’ campaign style, grassroots momentum, local organising, and what the result means for Labour and national politics.
Feb 9, 2026 • 2h 23min
Starmer simply is not very good at being Prime Minister
Henry Riley, a political reporter covering Reform UK developments, and Natasha Clark, a broadcast journalist tracking Downing Street changes, join the show. They discuss Keir Starmer's leadership struggles, resignations in communications, Peter Mandelson controversies, Reform UK scandals, and whether Starmer can hold on amid questions about competence, charisma and political strategy.
