Lisa Haseldine

Tim Shipman, a senior political journalist, shares insights from the Tory Party Conference, highlighting internal tensions and Kemi Badenoch's emerging role. Ian Williams discusses the baffling collapse of the China espionage case and its ramifications for national security. Theologian Theo Hobson critiques the Church of England's muddled policies on sex and marriage, calling for clearer doctrine. Lara Prendergast recounts cultural happenings from the magazine's New York launch, while Lisa Haseldine reports on NATO logistics and readiness, focusing on Germany's military exercises.

Tim Shipman, political journalist decoding UK government turmoil in Westminster. Lisa Haseldine, on-site reporter at the Munich Security Conference with firsthand diplomatic color. They discuss Starmer’s Munich mission, shifting UK foreign-policy tone, European defence ambitions, and how domestic chaos affects international credibility. Short, punchy takeaways and on-the-ground atmosphere from Munich.