Political Fix

We're gearing up for Saturday's World Cup match against Sweden and the announcements coming out of Theresa May's Cabinet meeting at Chequers. Will Britain be able to find its identity, now and after Brexit? Presented by Miranda Green. With the Financial Times' George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Jonathan Derbyshire, and Sunder Katwala of the think tank British Future. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Molly Mintz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Collective responsibility has collapsed within Theresa May’s government, so can ministers now do and say whatever they like? Plus, two columnists debate whether a second Brexit referendum is a good idea. Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Martin Wolf, Miranda Green and Philip Stephens of the Financial Times. Produced by Molly Mintz. FT podcasts feedback: Please tell us what you like and don’t like about our shows at ft.com/podcastfeedback and enter our prize draw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May is giving the NHS an extra £20bn a year for its 70th birthday. Will it help the suffering health service and is it money well spent? Plus, is Britain on course to stay in the EU single market for goods trade? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, James Blitz, Miranda Green and Sarah Neville of the Financial Times. Produced by Molly Mintz. We’re asking listeners to rate our podcasts and tell us what you like and don’t like about our shows. Send us your thoughts and enter our prize draw: ft.com/podcastfeedback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tight votes and compromises dominate this week as Theresa May’s government puts Brexit into law. But has any actual progress been made? Plus, what can be done to tackle bullying and sexual harassment in Westminster? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Miranda Green and Laura Hughes of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Molly Mintz. We’re asking listeners to rate our podcasts and tell us what you like and don’t like about our shows. Send us your thoughts and enter our prize draw: ft.com/podcastfeedback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Davis and Boris Johnson found themselves falling out with Theresa May this week over her Brexit strategy. But neither resigned and the prime minister faced down their complaints. Plus, we discuss what has, and has not, changed since Britain went to the polls a year ago and deprived the Conservatives of their majority. Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, James Blitz, Robert Shrimsley and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Republic's vote ​to end the ban on abortion has raised questions about whether their northern​ neighbours are n​ext. Will Theresa May, once again, be blown off course by events? Plus, a new report has said the health service needs at least 3% a year in ​extra ​funding.​ Where can the money be found to sustain it? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Martin Wolf, Miranda Green, Arthur Beesley and Sarah Neville of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Conservative party's efforts to renew themselves while in government are ramping up. But how big is the challenge they face? And with tensions increasing between Eurosceptics and the EU , what kind of Brexit deal will Theresa May be able to broker? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Miranda Green and Henry Newman. Produced by Anna Dedhar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government's decision to bring the East Coast railway back into public ownership has fuelled the debate on nationalisation. Will this be the last franchise to leave the private sector? Plus, Theresa May has convinced her Brexit-supporting colleagues to support another fudge on the customs union. But will Brussels go for it? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Jonathan Ford, Miranda Green, James Blitz and Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times. Produced by Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another round of infighting about the customs union with no conclusion. How long can the Cabinet remain divided? Plus, we discuss whether millennials need a £10,000 bond to make their lives fairer. Presented by Sebastian Payne. With Chris Giles, Miranda Green, James Blitz and Laura Hughes of the Financial Times. Produced by Joshua Oliver.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neither Conservatives nor Labour made big gains in this week's local elections. Is there any impetuous for the parties to change course? Plus, Theresa May failed to sell her new customs partnership to the Cabinet on Wednesday - including to the new home secretary. What can the prime minister do next on Brexit? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and James Blitz of the Financial Times. Produced by Joshua Oliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.