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In today’s podcast: Deal or no deal, our Associate Editor Julian Glover says despite Boris Johnson’s ‘do-or-die’ insistence, there’s no end in sight to the Brexit horror show. Donald Trump has met with the grieving parents of British teenager Harry Dunn. But the President’s treatment of them was “flamboyant cruelty”. And Royal Editor Robert Jobson joins the podcast from Pakistan where he’s been following the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their tour of the country. He discusses how the royal visit is helping establish British-Pakistani relations in preparation for life post-Brexit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Olley our chief football correspondent witnessed the racism during last night’s football match between England and Bulgaria. He joins The Leader podcast on the phone from Sofia to discuss how UEFA can send a strong message to racist fans.Joe Murphy our Political Editor tells us about the new Environment Bill, which promises a green UK after Brexit.And finally, we celebrate 750 years of London’s most extraordinary building, Westminster Abbey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our associate editor Julian Glover and editor of The Londoner Ayesha Hazaraki, react to the Queen’s speech and its impact – or otherwise – on Brexit.We also look at the catastrophic mess in Syria and whether three orphan children from an Isis camp should be allowed home.And finally, after we feared the demise of Pizza Express, has one of London’s favourite pizza chains been saved? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we look again to knife crime on London’s streets, as two more teenagers were stabbed to death within hours of each other last night. The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs editor, Martin Bentham, speaks to us. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s five-year-old daughter, Gabriella, has arrived back in the UK after spending nearly four years in Iran. She was greeted by her father Richard Ratcliffe at the airport Thursday night.And, on International Day of the Girl we chat to our Deputy Features Editor, Phoebe Luckhurst, on Greta Thunberg and discuss why days like today are so important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A report by King’s College claims that every day an average of half a million doses of cocaine are being taken in London, double the amount of any other European capital. We speak to our health editor Ross Lydell to find out more. Who’s taking it?Donald Trump has rejected the UK’s calls for a fugitive diplomat’s wife to be stripped of her immunity.Also, When Harry met Ed Sheeran, we take a look at what they’re doing for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A poll of polls published by the Evening Standard suggests that public opinion on Brexit is turning in favour of remaining in the EU. Like the hit tune in Les Misérables, No 10 is chanting “Do you hear the people sing?” and our government, which trumpets the ‘will of the people’, is relying on the support of a large minority to push its plans through. In today’s podcast we sit down with our Associate Editor Julian Glover to find out more. Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London. Our journalist Sam Fishwick has been among the protesters, and joins the podcast to discuss whether their theatricality is connecting with Londoners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode George Osborne tells us why “Number 10 is being a bit like the Bond villain” with its new EU and Brexit plans. Our editor also discusses our exclusive interview with Boris Johnson.And our business news editor, Alex Lawson discusses Hong Kong dropping its £32 billion bid for the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extinction rebellion have shut down London again. In today’s Leader podcast Evening Standard reporter John Dunne reports from the streets where the protest group have blocked traffic with a parked hearse.As Theatreland gears up for the Evening Standard Theatre awards in November, Nick Curtis joins the podcast to discuss their impact in the West End, and what the choice of host this year says about the show.Also, a humpback whale has been seen in the Thames. The Leader says it’s a welcome visitor - but is concerned for its safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Leader we discuss Rory Stewart’s bid for London Mayor. He announced live from the Millennium Bridge today that he is going to “sort the City out”. Our political editor Joe Murphy is Intrigued…Also, Matt Majendie tells us why London should host the 2027 World Athletics Championships. This city has recently hosted both the 2012 Olympics and the 2017 Athletics World Championships, so why not?And.. *drum roll* Boris Johnson’s Hollywood bid! The script he wrote, with a role for Scarlett Johansson. We’re genuinely not making that up – Emily Sheffield’s seen the pitch, and takes us through it. Join the conversation on Twitter at #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest party of the year is taking place in London this evening, as The Evening Standard celebrates the most influential people in the city at the Progress 1000.In today’s episode our deputy editor Charlotte Ross and Associate Editor Julian Glover discuss what it takes to make it on to the Progress 1000 list.  We also speak with the Evening Standard’s Home Affairs editor Martin Bentham about the Taser stun guns that 10,000 Met officers are being equipped with – do they need them?Also, following an unprecedented, sold-out tour which raised £3 million for 80 theatres through the UK, Sir Ian McKellen’s 80th birthday theatre journey returned to London for 80 further performances and now it’s at the Harold Pinter Theatre.  All profits from the show will be donated to 10 charities which raise vital funds for a cross section of people involved in the arts. It’s directed by Sean Matthias. Our own critic Nick Curtis gave it five stars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast and wherever you listen. Join the conversation on Twitter at #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.