In the first of a special series of episodes in the run up to the global climate conference COP 26, Anoosh Chakelian interviews our guest co-host Philippa Nuttall , The New Statesman’s environment and Sustainability Editor, about how the Government is facing up to climate change and what to expect from Glasgow’s environmental summit. They talk about how much lives need to change, who the onus for change needs to be on and how the UK compares to other countries in their approach to cutting emissi...
Oct 06, 2021•19 min
Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush give their verdict on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s big conference speech . They discussed the heckling, how it went down in the hall and whether we learned anything about Labour’s big idea for government. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether the Conservative party really is less divided than the other major parties. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] -- The New Statesman podcast is spo...
Oct 01, 2021•32 min
Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian host a live recording of the New Statesman podcast at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton. They talk Labour’s rule changes , Andy McDonald’s resignation and whether the party’s message could cut through against a backdrop of rising prices and queues at petrol stations. Then in You Ask Us they take live questions from the audience on Rachel Reeves’s Office for Value For Money, what can Labour learn from Germany's SPD, and was the media right to fo...
Sep 29, 2021•42 min
Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the series of crisis facing the Boris Johnson including gas prices , CO2 shortages and the end of the Universal Credit uplift. Could this could have a lasting impact on the Government? Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why we don’t talk about the Conservative party in terms of left vs right. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] -- The New Statesman podcast is sponsored by Hexaware Tec...
Sep 24, 2021•28 min
Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush talk to FT feature writer and author Henry Mance about his new book: How to Love Animals: In a Human-Shaped World They discuss what it was like to work in an abattoir, the evacuation of pets from Afghanistan and what it will take to get real political change when it comes to meat. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] -- The New Statesman podcast is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies. Watch this video to find out mo...
Sep 21, 2021•22 min
Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle in which Dominic Raab was demoted to Justice Secretary and Liz Truss became Foreign Secretary. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer listener questions about Stephen's extended interview with Keir Starmer. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email [email protected] **This episode is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies, who have joined the New Statesman as launch partners for our prin...
Sep 17, 2021•35 min
Stephen Bush interviews writer and journalist Jonn Elledge about his new book, The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything . They discuss the joy of facts, what Stephen keeps on his toilet bookshelf and the best sci-fi and dystopias. Jonn’s book if available from all good book stores from 16 September If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] **This episode is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies, who have joined the New Statesman as launch partners for our print and di...
Sep 14, 2021•23 min
Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson’s National Insurance rise to fund the NHS and Social Care and why there was no significant rebellion from Conservative MPs. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why Labour aren’t calling for a wealth tax. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 10, 2021•27 min
Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea speak to New Statesman special correspondent Harry Lambert about his cover story on the decline of the Labour party . They talk about the key moments over the last 20 years and whether there’s any sign of any optimism for the party’s future. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question about whether manifesto promises matter any more. If you have a question for You Ask Us email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Sep 07, 2021•35 min
Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss their interview with Anneliese Dodds , what she said and didn’t say about her treatment by the party leadership and the strategy for the labour party. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether Labour needs to drop the trade union link . If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 03, 2021•40 min
Stephen Bush interviews Tom Black and Owen Kingston, the writer and director of the interactive political play Crisis What Crisis, which gives the audience the chance to see if they could have survived the winter of discontent better than the Callaghan government. They discuss the perils of making interactive theatre for a knowledgable audience, why Monopoly is an awful board game and what you should be playing instead. For more information on Crisis What Crisis, and details of future performanc...
Aug 31, 2021•29 min
Ailbhe Rea speaks to journalist and author Marie Le Conte about the life of a diary columnist, the gossip that keeps westminster running, and how to write a book in a global pandemic. Marie's new book Honourable Misfits is out now. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 27, 2021•34 min
Stephen Bush interviews economist, journalist, and author Duncan Weldon on his new book Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through . They talk through the lessons learned, and not learned from British political and economic history, whether the response to the pandemic will be a turning point in UK politics, and why writing a book is a bit like having a child. If you have a question for You Ask Us, please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2021•21 min
Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the Afghanistan crisis and the governments refugee scheme , and why MPs from all sides of the house were giving the government a hard time. Then in You Ask Us, they answer listeners' quesitons on whether the situation could really have been handled differently, and how party supporters split on what should have happened. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 20, 2021•26 min
The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In episode four, Iannucci and Ailbhe Rea examine consensus: Why do we find it so hard to disagree with each other without hating each other? Iannucci and Rea are joined by special ...
Aug 16, 2021•35 min
Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the pandemic affected A Level and GCSE results and why Labour have chosen now to call for Gavin Williamson's sacking . Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on whether climate change will ever become a major issue at general elections. If you have a question for You Ask Us email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 13, 2021•23 min
The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In episode three, Iannucci and Anoosh Chakelian examine political campaigning and centrism vs localism: whether better government comes from a powerful centre or from a...
Aug 09, 2021•30 min
Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss David Liddington's three ways Brexit could have been stopped and why none of them were realistic. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener's question on whether not engaging with Scottish Independence will make it go away? If you have a question for You Ask Us, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 06, 2021•33 min
The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In Episode two, Armando and Stephen Bush examine activism and whether it’s better to be inside or outside the Westminster bubble to make change happen. Armando and Steph...
Aug 02, 2021•32 min
Ailbhe Rea, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson's latest plan to reduce crime and whether the proposals will actually have any impact. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on why some in Westminster think there'll be a 2023 election You can send a question for You Ask Us to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 30, 2021•25 min
The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In episode one, Armando and Anoosh Chakelian examine the issue of accountability in politics. Why are resignations so rare and can anything be done to hold a shameless G...
Jul 26, 2021•32 min
Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's announcment on the Northern Ireland protocol and whether they really will be able to renegotiate, and do they even knows what it wants? Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question on what's going on with the Green Party , after the resignation of both the party's leaders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 23, 2021•27 min
Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss No. 10's tough weekend and why ' Freedom Day' is still causing lots of problems for the government. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether reimposing covid restrictions later could bring down Boris Johnson If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email [email protected] . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 20, 2021•34 min
Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelion discuss the government's plans for a prosecution amnesty over the Troubles and why no party in Northern Ireland is particularly happy. They also look at Keir Starmer's new improved operation. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a question on whether in the wake of the Euro 2020 , the Conservative party will stick with culture wars ? If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email [email protected] . Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Jul 16, 2021•35 min
Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss England’s performance in Euro 2020 and what it says about the country feels about itself . Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question whether the Liberal Democrats are a policy desert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 13, 2021•34 min
Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss whether Labour will be able to avoid the usual difficult summer for Opposition parties , and how the loosening of covid restrictions goes will have an impact. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on why the parties are so bad at picking by-election candidates If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email [email protected] . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 09, 2021•35 min
Anoosh and Stephen discuss the future of the Labour party and how Andy Burnham might fit in to that. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who has a better grasp of Englishness: Keir Starmer, Boris Johnson or Gareth Southgate If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 06, 2021•32 min
Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the upcoming Batley and Spen By- Election and why many in Labour think it's not going well for the party. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who's doing a better job: Keir Starmer or Boris Johnson To submit a question to You Ask Us, please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 01, 2021•33 min
Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the fallout from the Matt Hancock affair and the appointment of Sajid Javid as the new Health Secretary. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on the troubled future of Keir Starmer's Labour party leadership. To submit a question to You Ask Us, please email [email protected] Subscribing to the New Statesman helps us keep making these podcasts. Get 12 weeks for £12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 29, 2021•36 min
Anoosh has been reporting in Batley and Spen ahead of the by-election on 1st July. Here she talks to Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea about the mood on the ground, and why George Galloway is posing a problem for Labour. Then, in You Ask Us, Ailbhe, Stephen and Anoosh take your question on Keir Starmer's reshuffle of his top team: was it a sign of weakness, or strength? To submit a question for You Ask Us, please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jun 25, 2021•28 min
