Political Fix

The Labour leader Keir Starmer is attempting to seize the initiative on dealing with clandestine immigration. Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT’s Stephen Bush and Miranda Green to examine his plan to strike a returns deal with the EU. Plus, political editor George Parker joins the pod to chew over his recent interview with Tony Blair, and the fallout from allegations of Chinese espionage in Westminster.Follow Lucy on X, formerly Twitter: @LOS_FisherRead a transcript of this episode on FT.comWant more?  Tories hit out at Labour plan for migration deal with the EURishi Sunak launched China reset despite alleged spy arrestLabour cannot fix UK through tax and spend, says Tony BlairSketchy Politics: Are all the pieces in place for Starmer?Get the FT’s award-winning Inside Politics newsletter free for 90 days here  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast discusses the government's handling of the crumbling concrete crisis in UK schools, the bankruptcy of the largest local authority, and Keir Starmer's reshuffle. It also explores the financial distress of UK councils with a focus on Birmingham and touches on stock picks and political analysis.

Panel discusses government policies on education, housing, environment and electoral prospects. Analysis of political developments, international events, and upcoming Parliament term. Suspension of Nutrient Neutrality Rules to boost house building. Impact of nutrient neutrality on urban sprawl and importance of green belt. Challenges of addressing climate change and transitioning to green economy. Recent appointments and their significance.

Rishi Sunak has prepared for the new political term with a mini-shuffle, promoting his closest political ally Claire Coutinho to energy secretary and Grant Shapps to defence secretary. What do the limited changes say about the PM’s grip on his party? The FT’s Whitehall editor Lucy Fisher is joined by columnist Stephen Bush and political correspondent Anna Gross to analyse the shake-up. Plus, what, if anything, did James Cleverly’s visit to China achieve? And Lucy is also joined by the FT’s public policy editor Peter Foster to examine how the UK government is coping with post-Brexit rule changes.Follow Lucy on Twitter: @LOS_FisherRead a transcript of this episode on FT.comWant more?  ‘Safe pair of hands’ Grant Shapps appointed UK defence secretaryUK foreign secretary hits back at Tory critics of China policy UK government announces fifth delay to post-Brexit border controls on foodClips from: BBCSign up for 90 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter’ award: https://www.ft.com/newsletter-signup/inside-politics Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the podcast discusses the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle for Rishi Sunak's government. They also analyze the status of Donald Trump's political campaign and legal cases and the implications for the UK. The potential UK-India trade deal is explored, along with Trump's legal troubles and their impact on his campaign. The episode concludes with a discussion on potential government reshuffling and Nadine Dorries' plans.

This podcast discusses the intergenerational unfairness in Britain, covering topics such as the economic data on state pension, A-Level results, healthcare challenges, exam grades, COVID-19 impact, data breaches in Northern Ireland, Scottish election predictions, and UK's relationship with Saudi Arabia.

After months of delay and safety concerns, the first asylum seekers were marched up the gangplank of the Bibby Stockholm barge this week. If they don’t like the vessel, they can ‘f*** off back to France’, was the eyebrow-raising verdict of Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson. The senior Tory MP made a second startling statement: a public admission the government has ‘failed’ on migration. Lucy Fisher is joined by FT columnists Robert Shrimsley and Miranda Green to rake through the facts. They also consider the pitfalls of too much caution in politics. Plus, James Kynge, the FT’s global China editor, offers his take on claims the UK has been ‘weak’ over giving in to US pressure to cut back on dealings with Beijing. Follow Lucy on Twitter @LOS_FisherWant more? Free links here:Starmer won’t give the Tories an opportunity – that’s their opportunity The great ‘Brexit’ and ‘coalition’ taboos are holding the Lib Dems backBibby Stockholm and the battle over asylum Rishi Sunak weighs following Biden on curbing tech investment in ChinaGet the FT’s award-winning Inside Politics newsletter free for 90 days here Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Philippa Goodrich and Lulu Smyth with Andrew Georgiades. Executive producer, Manuela Saragosa. Mix by Simon Panayi. Original music by Breen Turner. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi Sunak calculates that by portraying himself as “on the side” of motorists and adopting a “pragmatic and proportionate” approach to climate change, he’s aligning himself with the views of middle Britain. Is he right? The FT’s Lucy Fisher weighs up the question with columnists Robert Shrimsley and Stephen Bush. They also consider the Labour party’s chances in a key autumn by-election in its former stronghold of Scotland. Plus, Lucy and political editor George Parker unpick what it will take to reform the House of Lords.Follow Lucy on Twitter @LOS_FisherRead a transcript of this episode on FT.comWant more? Free links here:Rishi Sunak downplays green policies to court middle EnglandLabour faces test of by-election appeal in Scotland after ex-SNP MP oustedIndustry calls on UK to accelerate carbon capture as new projects approvedHouse of Lords speaker calls for better vetting of prospective peersArcane, hereditary, all-male – and at the heart of British democracyFor a free 90-day offer of Stephen Bush's award-winning 'Inside Politics' newsletter, click herePresented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Lulu Smyth and Manuela Saragosa with Andrew Georgiades. Mix by Simon Panayi. Original music by Breen Turner. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi Sunak has signalled he plans to soften his eco policies to avoid heaping extra “hassle” and expense on the British public. The FT’s Lucy Fisher is joined by columnist Robert Shrimsley and deputy political editor Jim Pickard to examine the government’s shifting approach to net zero. They also dissect Nigel Farage’s battle with Coutts bank, while public policy editor Peter Foster discusses the graduates suing UK universities for damages over Covid disruption.Follow Lucy on Twitter @LOS_FisherRead a transcript of this episode on FT.comWant more?  NatWest chair says he will stay as he appoints lawyers to probe Farage rowEveryone loses if net zero becomes the new partisan divideThe Conservative war on Big EverythingStudents are suing UK universities over Covid disruption. Do they have a case?Sign up for 90 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter’ award: https://ft.com/insidepoliticsofferPresented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Clips: BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Conservatives faced a rout in both Selby and Somerton, but is their narrow win in Uxbridge enough to lift the party’s mood? Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT’s political editor George Parker and columnists Miranda Green and Stephen Bush to fillet the results of this week’s hat trick of by-elections. Plus, since it’s the end of term, the panel offers its political report cards.Want more? Read for free:UK Conservatives lose two seats after big by-election swings to Labour and Lib DemsTories look for lessons from parliamentary by-election lossesRelying on wedge issues like Ulez won’t save Tories from wipeoutSign up for 90 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter’ award: https://www.ft.com/newsletter-signup/inside-politicsFollow Lucy on Twitter @LOS_FisherPresented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Philippa Goodrich. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Original music and sound engineering by Breen Turner. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.