High drama has dominated as the Chancellor signals a huge u-turn on Budget tax plans, while briefings designed to shore up Keir Starmer backfired on Number 10 in spectacular fashion. In this weekend's episode the team focus on dysfunction, paranoia and rivalry at the very top. How much trouble is the government in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the Director General and BBC head of news fired in the wake of a scandal over President Trump and bias, our team ask whether the Beeb is doomed. Or is this yet another confected media row? And how is journalism changing? Plus - what is the latest on Starmer and the looming Budget? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An early morning speech from the chancellor to pledge fiscal stability and flag tax rises, while the main challenger for Downing Street overturns his party's fiscal platform. The team discuss the fix Rachel Reeves is in and whether Nigel Farage is now choosing to play by the rules of mainstream politics. Plus: Dick Cheney's role as Veep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In such different ways, the story of Andrew Windsor's downfall and the chancellor's local rental embarrassment reveal how we regard and treat crimes and misdemeanours by the British establishment. In this weekend episode, the team find they have a clash of interpretations on both stories - and on the role of the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the latest episode our team discuss three pressing issues, including the state of the civil service and government concern that the machine is not fit for purpose. Plus, the OBR. Has the government put too much faith in the pronouncements of the Office for Budget Responsibility? Is this approach crippling British policymaking? And Tim, Steve and Iain assess the quality of today’s MPs. Has there been a decline and if so why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Labour and the Conservatives together secured only 13 per cent of the vote in the Caerphilly by-election. In what had been a Labour stronghold for a century the governing party was crushed. Does the Plaid Cymru win, with Reform in second place, point to a wider political earthquake? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Not Another One team discuss the challenges facing the royal family, the Rachel Reeves situation and Britain's troubled relationship with the world's second biggest economy - China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the two main parties shedding support can "ecopopulism" on the left mimic Reform's surge on the right? Our team are all here for this weekend edition pondering Zack Polanski's leadership and the potential threat to other parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the extraordinary events in the Middle East, our team discuss the prospects for an enduring peace. Are there too many contradictions in the President’s plan? Or might reconstruction make enough of a difference to guarantee a long term peaceful resolution? Plus our team consider the role of Tony Blair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At the end of the party conference season, our team ask why the Tory and Labour leaders have emerged stronger from the last few weeks. And across the parties what are the wider lessons to draw from the conference season? Plus, the team discuss the looming budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Tim joining from Conservative Party conference in Manchester, Iain and Miranda discuss some of his surprising insights from milling around with former Tory colleagues. Plus, disappointment for one of Reform's flagship new councils. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the Tory party gathers in Manchester for its party conference the team debates whether the economic dilemmas in the run up to the Budget have been airbrushed out of the discussion. Plus: the risks of Starmer using the "r" word and the extent to which the Tory party is doomed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour conference the team discuss whether he is right in his framing of the battle with Reform. And the degree to which he has secured his leadership and for how long. Plus, why was there no mention of digital ID cards and hardly any reference to the Conservative party. Will any of it matter when taxes are raised in the budget? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this latest weekend edition the team answer questions from listeners on Reform, Tory defections and whether or not we the public are too insulting to politicians. Plus, what is the government? Is anyone really in charge? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the Liberal Democrats conference ends in Bournemouth, Miranda has returned with a five point plan to move the party on to the next phase (or phase two as Keir Starmer might put it). But does she convince the rest of the Not Another One team? Plus Iain is back from his holiday with some book recommendations and a wine that is both “simple and complex”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A senior Tory frontbencher, Danny Kruger, has defected to Reform. Others might follow. How can a Tory leader flourish when the momentum is with Nigel Farage and Reform?Steve Richards presents Rock N Roll Politics live at the main concert hall, Kings Place on Thursday 25th September. Tickets available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There is much speculation about whether Keir Starmer will be Prime Minister…but who would replace him? What are the chances for Andy Burnham? Would the winner of the deputy leadership contest have a chance? Tim and Steve explore the implications of the crises whirling around Keir Starmer after the departures of Angela Rayner and Peter Mandelson.Steve Richards presents Rock N Roll Politics live at the main concert hall, Kings Place on Thursday. Tickets are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fresh from the party's conference in Birmingham, Tim Montgomerie suggests a five-point plan of the steps necessary to take Reform from its current high but limited support base to the next level. Some of his advice is about policy but some about tackling unsavoury elements - will Nigel Farage, Reform party leader, listen? Steve Richards and Miranda Green have no choice as Tim takes the chair for this weekend episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angela Rayner’s departure has triggered a deputy leadership contest and an extensive reshuffle… some restive Labour MPs stir…fearing new levels of control freakery and incompetence …others wonder whether this reset might lead to a more effective government…Who is right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The team considers whether draping and painting the Union flag or the cross of St George over public spaces is patriotic or aggressive. Do we have a uniquely reluctant attitude to the UK flag or is a commendably undemonstrative national mindset now under threat from a sinister and exclusive nationalism? Warning: contains frank disagreement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Pointer
Well a 5 minute rant from Ian on how he can't believe that people could contemplate voting green with their policies since Zac Polinski became leader. Just how out of touch can you be with the plight of "ordinary" people who see their lives getting ever harder with the country being run by neoliberal extremists such as Ian represents we've had 40 years of this crap! our standard of living has been squeezed down, the cost of living rises by the day, that's why!
David Pointer
excellent show today good discussion with much disagreement but all views allowed to be heard this is what makes this pod different 👍
David Pointer
Steve next time Ian (and now Tim) go on about the cost of our energy can you ask them to explain the marginal cost pricing scam which means cheap wind, solar and hydro energy must be priced at the cost of over inflated gas
David Pointer
Ian you constantly comment on the UK having the highest energy prices without ever discussing why this is so Energy companies profiteering and the ridiculous way that our energy price is calculated being set by the most expensive generation even when it is minimal in use do you not think that the climate crisis is real?
David Pointer
Mildly amused at the vitriol from the media classes at the VAT on private schools In a profession so dominated be private school alumni I'm not surprised though Private schools are primarily means of allowing the rich to buy their children privelage and hoard opportunity