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It’s been a big day for Boris Johnson - so much so that his leader’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference was only the second most important thing in his diary. Immediately after his address in Manchester, the Prime Minister published details of the Brexit deal he is offering the EU. In today’s episode of The Leader podcast Julian Glover dissects the Prime Minister’s big speech, how it relates to his brexit plan, and why Sajid Javid could now be next in line to Number 10 should the conservatives find themselves seeking a new leader.Also, Martin Bentham discusses Scotland Yard’s plans for new legal powers to stop Extinction Rebellion and other protesters bringing parts of the capital to a standstill. Visit Standard.co.uk for more news, comment and analysisGet in touch - use #TheLeaderPodcast on twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister with a vow to get Brexit done by October 31st ‘no ifs no buts’, everyone’s been waiting to see the PM’s plan. Today the Evening Standard revealed details emerge of the Brexit plan currently sitting on Mr. Johnson’s deskIn today’s episode of The Leader, Evening Standard editor George Osborne talks us through the proposals, and discusses the ramifications for Boris Johnson and his government.Also, in his first interview, Britain’s bravest cop PC Stuart Outten tells us he plans to go back on duty, as he continues to recover from a machete attack in London. Visit Standard.co.uk for more news, comment and analysisGet in touch - use #TheLeaderPodcast on twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s launch episode, Ayesha Hazarika joins us from Manchester where she has been listening in to the action on-and-off stage at the Conservative Party Conference. Listen to the episode to hear why she thinks the 'cult of Boris' continues to grow - and the party moderates have a long journey back to power.Also, Julian Glover has been digging through the archives to tell the story of the editorial column through the ages.Prince Harry continues his tour in Malawi with a call for the public to ‘look up and share the beauty of trees’ – our Leader backs his cause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new daily podcast, setting the evening's agenda. Inspired by the Evening Standard's influential editorial column, known in newspapers as the Leader, hear exclusive analysis and insight from one of the UK's most trusted newsrooms. Launching September 30th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.