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Isabel Hardman presents highlights from today's political shows.This week it's all about the Israel-Palestine conflict. An Israeli government adviser says Israel is following international law, but the Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK refutes this, and describes horror and carnage in Gaza. James Cleverly says the UK stands with Israel, but both he and his Labour counterpart urge restraint. And the First Minister of Scotland fears for family members trapped in Gaza. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion on Israel's military strength, challenges of urban warfare, and political situation. Focus on Britain's support for Israel with surveillance flights and naval ships. Highlights international reaction to the conflict and the impact on Jewish populations in Western societies.

Analyzing winners and losers of conference season, including Rishi Sunak's image, Keir Starmer's answers, and surprising moments. Contrasting Rishi Sunak's and Keir Starmer's conferences, highlighting Sunak's lack of issue tackling. Discussing impact of Rachel Reeves's speech and missing topics in Labour conference. Reflecting on minor parties and their targeting strategies.

Lisa Cameron, Former MP for the SNP, recently joined the Conservative party. Topics include toxic bullying, deselection, internal tensions, gender reforms, independence negotiations, upcoming party conference, impact of defection on both parties and Scottish independence movement, distressing situation in Israel and Gaza, and differing opinions in Westminster and Scotland.

James Heale and Isabel Hardman discuss the challenges and differences in Labour's NHS reforms, the strained dynamics between the BMA, doctors, and the government, the shift in mindset and unity among Labour MPs, and the contrasting conferences between Labour and Tory parties.

Keir Starmer's leadership speech, including big promises on the NHS and plans to bulldoze through the planning system. Discussion on the impact of a stage invasion by a protester and its perception of Labour. Insights into Kia Starmer and contrasting Labour with the Tories. Reflections on the party conference and loyalty within Labour.

Rachel Reeves, a Labour politician with ambitious plans for growth, discusses her speech at the Labour party conference and her commitment to fiscal rules. Mark Carney endorses her. The podcast also analyzes the speeches at the conference and discusses challenges Reeves may face as Chancellor.

The first day of Labour party conference is overshadowed by the Hamas attack on Israel. Will Jeremy Corbyn's refusal to condemn the attack be a challenge for Keir Starmer? The atmosphere at the conference is discussed along with the party's priorities, Rishi Sunak's policy proposals, and concerns about the upcoming mayoral election.

The podcast discusses Rishi Sunak's policy on Rwanda as a solution to the small boats crisis in immigration, debating its effectiveness and ethics. It explores the conservative perspective on migration and critiques the government's approach. The statistics and impact of Rishi Sunak's deal are analyzed, showing a lack of significant decrease in small boat crossings. The Albanian migration and the Rwanda policy are debated, questioning the effectiveness of the Albanian deal and rationality of migration choices. The issue of safe and legal pathways for asylum seekers is discussed, along with the failures of the government's asylum system and the challenges in granting asylum.

Katy Balls hosts a fringe panel at the Conservative Party Conference to discuss the success and drawbacks of Brexit. Topics include benefits of Brexit, impact on the clinical trials sector, missed opportunities, resolving Northern Ireland's situation, improving management ability, addressing public sector productivity, and exploring opportunities in space.