Michael Simmons
Economics editor and columnist who analyses UK financial policy and the Treasury's relationship with the City, contributing expertise on banking, budgets and economic reform.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 35min
The Edition: is Labour too close to the City – with Lionel Shriver & Robert Hardman
Lionel Shriver, novelist and Spectator columnist, talks about his new immigration novel and clashes with the British press. Robert Hardman, royal commentator and Daily Mail columnist, dissects Parliament’s cautious response to royal scandals. Michael Simmons, economics editor, probes Labour’s ties to the City and bank influence. They also chat about BBC’s Industry, Brits’ Australia fascination, and the curious politics of moustaches.
Mar 10, 2026 • 9min
Is the special relationship over?
Michael Simmons, Economics Editor at The Spectator, explains oil price spikes, market volatility and possible cost-of-living pressure on UK policy. Freddy Gray, Deputy and US Editor at The Spectator, analyzes US politics, rising tensions with Iran and whether the UK–US special relationship has diminished. They discuss military strikes, market fallout and political consequences in short, sharp conversations.
