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Boris Johnson has pledged that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned by 2035 – bringing the government target forward by a full five years. But on Tuesday sacked environment minister Claire O’Neil accused the Prime Minister of ‘not getting’ climate change. Can the government meet the ambitious goals outlined today? The Evening Standard’s Associate Editor Julian Glover joins The Leader podcast to explain why that might prove easier said than done.Iowa Caucus chaosThe Iowa Caucus is billed as one of the biggest events on the Democratic Party’s White House campaign trial. It’s the first indication of who they’ll put forward to run for President. But the vote descended into shambles - with complaints over a new system being used, app technology possibly failing, and phone hotlines being jammed. The Evening Standard’s US correspondent David Gardner has been watching events unfold and joins The Leader podcast to explain what it could mean for the Dems and why Donald Trump may have cause to celebrate.Success for Homeless AppealThe Evening Standard’s homeless fund was launched two months ago, and is just coming to the end of its first phase – where we can reveal 900 thousand pounds has been raised. Oliver Poole has been running the campaign and joins the podcast.Please make sure you subscribe, rate & review.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00  Thanks for listening to The Leader please subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode and share this too with anyone you think will enjoy our news commentary and analysis. Now, from the Evening Standard in London this is The Leader Hi I'm David Marsland, Boris Johnson's bringing forward a ban on petrol and diesel vehicles.Boris JohnsonAnd let's make this year the moment when we come together with the courage and the technological ambition to solve manmade climate change and to choose a cleaner and greener future for all our children and grandchildren.David MarslandBut he's also being accused of not getting climate change by a sacked former Environment Minister. Can the pm prove his green credentials? Also,David Gardner 0:54  This is a huge embarrassment for the Democratic Party. And probably one of the worst things that could have happened.David Marsland 0:59  Our US correspondent David Gardner on the Democratic Party's debacle in Iowa. They're supposed to be choosing their presidential candidate, was the winner Donald Trump? And:Oliver Poole 1:09  We were amazed by how well it went. We were very aware that the general election on and Brexit is happening. David Marsland 1:16  The Evening Standard's Homeless Fund has raised 900,000 pounds. Oliver Poole tells us where the money's going and what's happening..Taken from The Evening Standard's editorial column this is The Leader. For the whole thing pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment, Boris Johnson says the world should follow the UK climate change action. The former minister says he can't be trusted Sir David Attenborough 1:57  This now up... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another terror related incident took place on Streatham High Street yesterday, the second in London in the last three months. How do we stop these attacks becoming “normal”? The attacker has been named by police as Sudesh Amman and the Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the stabbing attack. Sudesh was recently freed from prison where he had been incarcerated after possessing and distributing terrorist documents. The Leader podcast speak to the Evening Standard’s Julian Glover about how the system for dealing with convicted terrorists must change to keep us safe. BAFTA's EE Rising Star AwardWhat is it like to be a BAFTA judge? ES Magazine’s chief editor Laura Weir was on the panel choosing the EE Rising Star award which was last night given to Top Boy’s Micheal Ward. Laura tells The Leader podcast about her experience as a juror for one of the UK’s most prestigious award ceremonies, as well as the red carpet goss from the event last night.Please make sure to subscribe, rate and share the podcast.TRANSCRIPTDavid Marsland 0:00  Hello, I'm David Marsland and we have a lot of new listeners to the leader. Thank you for choosing our news commentary and analysis. And please do let others know about us too. You can share us through your podcast provider or let people know on social media, use the hashtag the leader podcast now, from the Evening Standard in London this is The LeaderHi, I'm David Marsland, another terror attack in London. How do we stop this becoming normal? Julian Glover 0:37  There's no good just being shocked or repulsed as the prime minister said he was by the London Bridge attack last year. We need to know the details of what the plan is and it's got to be a proper plan not just a political plan in order to make headlines, David Marsland 0:47  The evening standards associate editor Julian Glover on the tough choices our free society has to make to keep people safe and..Laura Weir 0:55  We all descend on the Savoy for a day of judging and the room is very impressive. It's industry producers, casting directors. There are some actors on the panel as well. And we all give each nominee a long discussion around the table. David Marsland 1:11  What's it like being a BAFTA judge? we asked ES magazine's editor in chief Laura Weir who was on the panel choosing the Rising Star award given to top boys Micheal Ward.Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is the leader for the whole thing pick up the newspaper for head to standard.co.uk/comment - in a moment, how should we respond to another terror attack in London?Not even 24 hours after a terror attack that made... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you sum up Brexit in one image? That was the challenge set to the Evening Standard’s cartoonist Christian Adams. To achieve it, he has delved into the archives, to take inspiration from one of the greatest illustrators in all newspaper history, Sir David Low and his iconic wartime ‘Very Well, Alone’ picture . This episode of the Leader follows Christian’s journey from sketch to publication, and includes analysis of the UK’s historic last day inside the European Union from our political editor Joe Murphy and comment editor Susannah Butter.  Please do subscribe, rate & leave a comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last British Airways flight out of China landed in Heathrow on Wednesday night carrying some very relieved passengers. But an estimated 200 Brits remain trapped in Wuhan. The UK have sent a plane to get them but Beijing will not give it permission to land because they don’t want non-British people getting on it. This is splitting up families who wish to return to the UK together. The Leader podcast speaks to Evening Standard deputy political editor Nicholas Cecil who has been covering the story. Menopause drugs shortage: An Evening Standard exclusive reveals today that women going through the menopause are facing shortages of Hormone Replacement Therapy drugs. Some are waiting months for vital treatment. Health secretary Matt Hancock has pledged to intervene but drugs companies admit that some treatments will be out of stock until later this year. Health editor Ross Lydall broke the story and joins The Leader podcast. Secret report on anti-semitismLabour leadership contender Lisa Nandy is challenging the party’s high command to publish a secret report on anti-semitism. The Evening Standard’s political editor Joe Murphy speaks to The Leader from Westminster.Please do subscribe, rate & leave a comment.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00  Thank you for listening to The Leader please do subscribe to your podcast provider and tell your friends about us too, now from the Evening Standard in London this is The LeaderHi I'm David Marsland.... trapped in the virus epicenter the British citizens China won't let leave some families. Nicholas Cecil 0:27  Some couples are facing some very difficult decisions. Some have young children and it looks like only one parent may be able to return back to Britain,David Marsland 0:37  Our deputy political editor Nicholas Cecil, on the extraordinary diplomatic wrangle over a repatriation flight. Also,Tania Snuggs 0:44  Why is there a shortage?Ross Lydall 0:45  It seems to be a combination of issues. Not everything is produced in the UK so many large pharmaceutical companies will have manufacturing plants all over the world David Marsland 0:54  Evening Standard health editor Ross Lydall talka to Tania Snuggs about his exclusive report into a shortage of hormone replacement therapy drugs. AndJoe Murphy 1:04  Lisa Nandy confirms in the interview that she asked to see it and was told noDavid Marsland 1:08  Political editor Joe Murphy has spoken to Labour leadership candidate Lisa Nandy and her demand for a secret anti semitism report, to be released.Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is The Leader, for the whole thing pick up the newspaper or head to Standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment - why has China been stopping a UK flight from landing in Wuhan.The last BA flight out of China landed at Heathrow last night bringing home some very relieved passengersThe British government sent a plane to get them but Beijing won't give it permission to land because they don't want non-British people getting on it, which could mean... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today British Airways announced they are suspending flights to and from mainland China while they assess the coronavirus situation. The British government has said all repatriated citizens will be placed in quarantine on their return from China, and big brands such as Toyota and Starbucks have closed stores in the country. All attempts to hinder the spread of a virus which has already claimed 132 lives, the effects of which will have far-reaching economic consequences. The Evening Standard’s business editor, Alex Lawson, joins The Leader podcast to explore what the wider impact will be.Pompeo’s in London The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in London to meet the Prime Minister, just a day after Boris Johnson ‘defied’ Donald Trump by approving Chinese tech firm Huawei’s role in the UK 5G network. Mr. Pompeo will also meet UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, and is expected to discuss Anne Sacoolas, the US diplomat’s wife who killed teenager Harry Dunn before leaving the country claiming diplomatic immunity. The Evening Standard’s US correspondent David Gardener joins The Leader podcast to discuss what we should expect from this visit, and what it means for the ‘strained’ relationship between the UK and US.Protecting grassroots musicLondon’s 100 Club famously hosted early performances from music legends such as The Who, The Buzzcocks and The Rolling Stones – and now it’s to be given a special status and a 100% cut in business rates in a new scheme from Westminster council.Rob Dex, the Evening Standard’s arts correspondent, explains how schemes like this are vital to protect London’s cultural heritage and a lifeline for many up & coming bands.Please do subscribe, rate & leave a comment.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00  Thank you for listening to The Leader we bring you the evening standards news analysis and commentary every day at 4pm you can subscribe through your podcast provider and please do share the show with your friends now from the Evening Standard in London this is The LeaderHi I'm David Marsland....... locking down doors and shutting up shop, how fear is following the corona virus spread in China.Alex Lawson 0:33  Toyota shut down several of its plants though since Starbucks, close to thousands of its 4000 shops over them. Donald's and KFC also closing stores David Marsland 0:43  The Evening Standard's Alex Lawson speaks to The Leader as the UK prepares to fly its citizens out of Wuhan and straight into quarantine. Also, David Gardner 0:52  When Boris Johnson became prime minister, I guess we all thought that the special relationship between Britain and the US will be improved through his friendship with Donald Trump, but it hasn't necessarily worked out that way.David Marsland 1:02  US correspondent David Gardner on tension between the White House and Downing Street with America Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in LondonRob Dex 1:10  The pistols, the clash the Buzzcocks, you know the Jam, the Stranglers, they... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a crunch meeting Boris Johnson has said that Huawei should be allowed a limited role in the new UK 5G infrastructure – despite lobbying from the Trump administration against Huawei’s involvement. Boris Johnson has now been warned that a US-UK trade deal could be blocked in Congress. Huawei have always denied having connections with the Chinese government.Amelia Heathman the Evening Standard’s tech columnist joins The Leader podcast to explain what 5G will mean for the UK, and discuss the security concerns around Huawei’s involvement. New migration rules:As Britain prepares to finally exit the EU this week, new migration rules are being announced – and official policy suggests that London will be less well-off with fewer jobs as a consequence. The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs editor Martin Bentham joins the podcast to explain the proposed changes and discuss how they will impact London.Nicholas Parsons dies:One of the UK’s best known broadcasters Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96 following a short illness. The Evening Standard’s Nick Curtis celebrates the memory of a broadcasting great.Please do subscribe, rate & leave a comment.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00  Thank you for listening to The Leader and please do share the podcast with your friends. You can like comment, rate and share through your favorite podcast provider now, from the Evening Standard in London, this is The Leader.Hi, I'm David Marsland, China's Huawei will play a role in the UK is 5g network and the United States is not happy Amelia Heathman 0:31  Back in 2009-2011 Vodafone Italy discovered backdoors in some of the Huawei equipment, it just sort of added to those heightened suspicions around the company and what could possibly happenDavid Marsland 0:42  The Evening Standard senior tech journalist Amelia Heathman explains why there are so many concerns about the tech company. Also Martin Bentham 0:49  At the moment EU citizens have freedom of movement that is coming to an end because of Brexit. And so a new system is being designed David Marsland 0:56  Martin Bentham on the new migration rules so this newspaper says could hit London hard. And Nicholas Parsons 1:02  I mean you do something you enjoy and you work hard and you put your effort and if you've got some reward out of the work you do it's it's marvelous. I'm privileged. David Marsland 1:13  Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96. Our critic Nick Curtis pays tribute.Taken from the evening standards editorial column this is The Leader for the whole thing pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment Amelia Heathman on been on Huawei, is the Chinese from really a security risk?Before the National Security Council met to discuss the UK's 5g network the US sent a letter to Boris Johnson warning him not to include Huawei. Post-Brexit trade agreement could be at risk it said if the Chinese tech company was allowed into the UK data network - this... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 million Chinese people are currently locked in the Coronavirus-struck city Wuhan, along with other international citizens. Advice to American and French people within the capital is that to evacuate and they have been offered assistance to do so immediately. The UK government however have not yet offered the same advice and some British citizens feel left in the dark. Columnist Stephen King recently left China and has written about Coronavirus and other pandemics for the Evening Standard paper.How Brexit could change our diet:This week the UK will leave the European Union and a lot of change is going to come – including how we eat. Could this actually be good for our diet, and the environment? Associate editor Julian Glover tells The Leader podcast why this change could be good for our healthTributes for Kobe Bryant:Overnight the world began to mourn Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna yesterday. Thousands of fans have travelled to the LA Lakers home at the Staples centre in Los Angeles to pay tribute to the basketball hero. The Evening Standard’s sport correspondent Matt Majendie joins The Leader to discuss why Bryant was one of basketball’s greatest ever players.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00  Thank you for listening to The Leader and remember, you can subscribe through your podcast provider and please do share us with your friends. Now from the Evening Standard in London, this is The Leader.Hi, I'm David Marsland, British people in China's Hubei province are being encouraged to leave as the Coronavirus spreads, if they can:Stephen King 0:29  Well Wuhan an enormous city, it's the same size roughly speaking as London, and the controls are now in place in Wuhan is the equivalent of effectively trapping Londoners within the M25David Marsland 0:39  Economist and Evening Standard column as Stephen King's recently back from China, he speaks to The Leader about the impact of a global pandemic. Also, Julian Glover 0:47  We're not going to starve. And we're not just going to eat potatoes and lentils and tins of things we put it in the cupboard because the government bizarrely spent much the last year telling us to buy tin foodDavid Marsland 0:57  In the week the UK leaves the EU on a social editor Julian Glover explains how Brexit could change the way we eat for the better. And:Matt Majendie 1:06  As NBA Commissioner Adam Silver put it, he'll be remembered most for inspiring people around the world pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their abilityDavid Marsland 1:13  Sport correspondent Matt Majendie on the legacy of Kobe Bryant one of the world's greatest sports stars who has died in a helicopter crash.Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is The... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The death toll in China rose to 25 today and cities surrounding Wuhan – where the disease was first reported - have been locked down. Effectively 33 million people are now in quarantine. Chinese New Year brings concerns across Europe that the disease could travel further. The Evening Standard’s health editor Ross Lydall advises on what will happen if Coronavirus is found in the UK.London’s Facial Recognition: It has been announced today that facial recognition cameras are to be used across London by the Met police to help catch and solve crimes faster using databases of criminal images. Does this effect the public’s right to privacy? The Leader spoke to Martin Bentham on his exclusive report for the Evening Standard.The ‘fun’ side of Davos 2020:The World Economic Forum in Davos has wrapped for the year, with Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg dominating the headlines at the start of the week. But what else happened? Evening Standard columnist Anne McElvoy has been attending the forum – and the parties. She joins The Leader podcast to reveal what the world’s leaders get up to when they’re not discussing global economics.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00  You can subscribe to The Leader through your podcast provider and please do share us with your friends so everyone can get the Evening Standard's news analysis and commentary every day at 4pm. Now, from the Evening Standard in London, this is The Leader.Hi, I'm David Marsland - How do you stop a pandemic?Ross Lydall 0:28  Two of our elite hospitals St Thomas's in Lambeth and the Royal Free in Hampstead. They are on standby just now, to be the receiving centers should any of the patients suspected to have coronavirus have actually diagnoseDavid Marsland 0:43  The Evening Standard's health editor Ross Lydall explains what happens if Coronavirus is found in the UK.Martin Bentham 0:49  Also they spend a lot of time trying to track down people who are suspects in serious offenses using databases compiled from their custody suite images will help them to speed up that process. Martin Bentham on his exclusive story: facial recognition cameras are to be deployed across London.. and:Anne McElvoy 1:11  they're at one table Ivanka Trump walked byDavid Marsland 1:14  The other side of Davos, Anne McElvoy reveals the fun to be had at an economic forum as well as news on a US-China trade deal.Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is The Leader for the whole thing. Pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co.uk/comment, in a moment Ross Lydall on Corona Virus.The streets are being sprayed in Wuhan China where the mysterious Coronavirus first emerged. Many of the city's 11 million people wear masks over their faces outside, and doctors are urging everyone to wash their hands frequently. Hospitals there have used the Chinese equivalent of Twitter Weibo to make appeals for supplies. 11 cities and four towns in the Hubei province are on a travel lockdown, that's 35 million people forbidden from leaving. Disneyland and Shanghai has been shut down to stop the spread. Will, any of this work? Our health editor Ross Lydall's covering the story and Ross, you were at people's question time where the London Mayor usually answers concerns about things... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem is the largest diplomatic event in Israel’s history. Marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, leader from countries including Germany, France and Russia are attending. The UK is being represented by the Prince of Wales, who gave a powerful, and prescient, speech reminding us of the lessons we must still learn from the Holocaust. Julian Glover joins The Leader podcast to discuss what parallels Prince Charles was drawing between the events of the 1940s and today.David Copperfield’s colourblind castingArmando Ianucci’s new movie, The Personal History of David Copperfield, does a lot of things differently – but the most noticeable one is the casting of Dev Patel in the title role. The Evening Standard’s Katie Rosseinsky’s spoken to Dev about that, and joins The Leader podcast to discuss what it means for the future of ‘colourblind’ casting in major movies.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00  Hello, it's David here before we start a quick reminder that you can subscribe to The Leader through your podcast provider. And we'd love it if you told your friends about us, also get in touch use the hashtag the leader podcast; now, from the Evening Standard in London. This is The Leader.Hi, I'm David Marsland and Prince Charles has marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz with a speech in Jerusalem.Prince Charles 0:34  Ladies and gentlemen, almost a lifetime has passed since the horror of the Holocaust unfolded on the European continent and those who bore witness to it, sadly, ever fewer.David Marsland 0:48  And associate editor Julian Glover will take us through what he said and why those events resonate so much today.Also, Dev Patel 0:54  you know Armando says it better than anyone he's like why can't I just draw from 100% of the acting community they're actors, you know you watch a theater show and no one questions you know the color of anyone's skin and thatDavid Marsland 1:04  Dev Patel has spoken to the Evening Standard's Katie Rosseinsky about the colorblind casting of the new David Copperfield movie - could own period dramas feature non white actors in leading roles?Taken from the Evening Standard's editorial column This is The Leader, for the whole thing pick up the newspaper or head to Standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment, the lessons we must learn today about the horrors of Auschwitz.The World Holocaust forum in Jerusalem is the largest diplomatic event in Israel's history. Marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, leaders from countries including Germany, France and Russia are attending, the UK is being represented by the Prince of Wales.Prince Charles 2:03  For my own part I have long drawn inspiration from the selfless actions of my dear grandmother, Princess Allison Greece, who in 1943 in Nazi occupied Athens, saved a Jewish family by taking them into her home and hiding them.David Marsland 2:29  Our editorial column says the speech Prince Charles gave at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial contain powerful messages for today's audience.ES Comment 2:38  75 years ago, our country was nearing the end of a war fought for freedom. Auschwitz fell to the Soviets on January 27th , Buchenwald to the Americans on April... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Health organisations have stepped up precautions over the outbreak of the new pneumonia-like Coronavirus. The World Health Organisation are likely to declare the disease a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Heathrow airport will screen travellers from the Chinese region of the outbreak as they arrive. The Leader podcast speaks to the Evening Standard’s City Hall editor Ross Lydall, who was briefed today that the virus could be ‘as deadly as Spanish flu’.Lisa Nandy enters Labour race:Lisa Nandy has set out her stall for the Labour leadership race with plans to change to tax and welfare policies. Sophia Sleigh updates The Leader podcast from the Evening Standard’s Westminster office.Terry Jones diesMonty Python legend Terry Jones has died aged 77. Terry was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2016 leaving him unable to give interviews. Chief theatre critic Nick Curtis joins the Leader podcast to discuss the legacy of ‘one of Britain’s greats’.TRANSCRIPT:David Marsland 0:00  Thank you for listening to The Leader. Please do subscribe, rate, comment and like wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode. We've got some really good guests coming up in the days ahead, now from the Evening Standard in London, this is The LeaderHi, I'm David Marsland, Heathrow Airport's screening some passengers as doctors tried to halt a deadly mutating virus from China. But is it already here?Unknown Speaker 0:35  It's been a lot of work done since Sars that shows that in general, in formal airport screening of everyone's temperature has low efficiency. Well, actually, more cases, we'llDavid Marsland 0:47  get through the new pick up disease expert Professor Peter hoby. spoken to the Evening Standard health editor Ross Lydall. Also  Sophia Sleigh 0:53  She's just secured her place on the ballot paper. She's just won the endorsement of two unions and one affiliate groupDavid Marsland 1:01  Could Lisa Nandy upset the odds and become Labour leader after Jess Phillips pulled out of the race, we ask our political correspondent Sophia Sleigh.. And:Nick Curtis 1:10  He was a really extraordinarily sort of rounded and interesting individual and also I have to say a very nice manDavid Marsland 1:16  Critic Nick Curtis on Terry Jones, the Monty Python star who's died age 77.Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is The Leader, for the whole thing pick up the newspaper or had to standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment airports are now the front line in the defense against the Wuhan virus- why an expert doesn't think it'll workThe current virus outbreak started in a food market in China's Wuhan region. There are now more than 440 cases recorded in locations around the world, nine people have died. Now some British experts are warning it could have the same mortality rate as The Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, which killed at least 20 million people, Heathrow Airport started screening some passengers coming from China. Our editorial column says it can be stopped if international leaders work together.ES Comment 3:15  In 2003, a viral... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.