Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss the government's latest announcement on socialising measures, Operation Moonshot, Lawrence Fox's Twitter travails and Trip Out To Help Out, a potential scheme for drug dealers. They speak to New European columnist Michael White about the government's attempts to wriggle out of its international legal obligations. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acas...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and special guest Liz Gerard return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The trio discuss the prime minister's burgeoning in-tray, the state of the ministerial sack race, shifting sands at the Daily Mail and whether Fred Basset is funny. And there's another tricky political quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr
Richard Porritt and Matt Withers shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss Tony Abbott's appointment as UK trade envoy, the Proms culture war, the Republican National Convention, Tenet and Jacob Rees-Mogg's vellum shopping list. They are joined by James Ball to discuss the strange case of the missing prime minister. And Tim Walker analyses the election of Sir Ed Davey as the new Liberal Democrat leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the incredible career of Gavin Williamson, plucky outsider Dido Harding securing the government's top pandemic job, the Beatles' best albums and smuggling ferrets. They speak to former Foreign Officer adviser Anton Spisak about the state of the EU-UK trade talks. Matt Withers talks to Inge Kjemtrup, chair of Democrats Abroad UK, about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden's vice-pr...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the recession, the coverage of migrant Channel crossings, Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick and Liz Truss' cheese obsession. Matt Withers talks to actress, writer and TV presenter Emma Kennedy and journalist and Labour activist Constance Kampfner about the Liberal Democrat leadership race. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss media law myths, Boris Johnson's honours list, Iain Duncan Smith's forgotten 2003 novel and Barry Gibb's new teeth. Matt Withers talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about his new book - and this week's New European print cover - Democracy For Sale. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss their applications to be the government's new £100,000 spokesperson, Grant Shapps' self-isolation and the campaign to defund the BBC. They talk to Ian Dunt about whether the battle for the Union is already lost, while Niall Griffiths gives a special musical performance of his latest column. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss Kanye West's Million Dollar Baby offer and the notion of an 'Australia-style' Brexit deal. They talk to James Ball about the Russia Report and Matt Withers about Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer's PMQs performances. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss Chris Grayling's failure to win a rigged election, the Brexiteers refusing to wear masks, the government's latest advertising campaign and how Only Fools and Horses characters would have voted in the referendum. Richard talks to Fredo Rockwell about his long campaign to find out the favourite ice cream flavours of the great and good. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is cr...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, founding editor and publisher Matt Kelly and writer Liz Gerard to look back on four years of The New European. The quintet discuss how a pop-up paper has made it this far, the future of progressive politics, when the right time is to launch a rejoin movement and why you should buy an anonymous subscription for a Brexiteer. Plus a special guest appearance from you - the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss Boris Johnson's 'build build build' speech, the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the creative industries, whether they intend to return to the pub and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare. Matt Withers talks to Andrew Adonis about his new biography of Ernest Bevin. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss what we've learned after four years of Brexit, Richard Desmond's Dockside debacle, Matt Hancock's faltering attempts to contact Apple and Steve's idea for a new prime-time detective drama - Test, Track and Trace. Matt Withers talks to Florence Hallett about the life of the photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. S...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair talk Marcus Rashford's successful school meal campaign, the culture wars, u-turns, Tim Tams and Vladimir Putin's special disinfected tunnel. Matt Withers talks to Charlie Connelly about the life of the author Phillis Wheatley. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair tackle statue removals, the EU's tough talk on a deal and ask 'how long Boris Johnson has got left in Number 10?' And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Richard Porritt is joined by historian Ben Craske to delve into the week's political news. The pair dissect PMQs and ask if Boris Johnson should have called Donald Trump out for his response to the death of George Floyd. And Richard is joined by TNE podcast founding member Geri Scott for her take on the government's response to coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rambling look at the week in politics. The pair try to make sense of the Dominic Cummings eye test excuse, ask why the controversial aide was saved and worry about EU talks. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another glance at Brexit Britain in lockdown. The pair analyse another bad week for Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson and unpick a tetchy week in EU UK relations ... And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2020•1 hr 27 min
In this extra edition of the podcast Lord Adonis discusses coronavirus, China and the WHO with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey will return this Friday with the regular podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another round of lockdown fun amid the political mayhem. The pair discuss the prime minister’s shambolic public address, Nigel Farage's latest trips to the coast and welcome the extension of the furlough scheme. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rundown of the week's politics safely from their pod bunkers. The pair analyse the reports of the lockdown lifting, take your questions and review Starmer Vs Johnson. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the podcast bunker for another delve into British politics. The pair discuss a big week for Boris Johnson and ask whether football can safely come back this year? And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 01, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to review another week in lockdown Britain. The pair discuss virtual PMQs and ask 'when can we safely get back to normal?' And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to focus on politics in lockdown Britain. The pair discuss Matt Hancock's difficult seven days and the opposition's demands for an exit plan. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into another week of lockdown politics. The pair discuss the new shadow cabinet and strategies for the end of lockdown. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to tackle all the political news in a world turned upside down. The pair discuss what Labour need to do once they (finally) have a new leader. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to talk politics - and whatever else is on their mind - as Britain goes into lockdown. The pair discuss Boris Johnson's performance so far, bid farewell to Jeremy Corbyn and there is another quiz ... And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey round-up the news as coronavirus grips Britain. But it is not all doom and gloom - there is a quiz and, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2020•59 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit Britain. As the pair prepare to self-isolate they discuss the Budget and question Labour's response. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2020•55 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to take another glimpse into the murky waters of Brexit. This week the pair tackle the rumbling Priti Patel row, tuck into a patriotic breakfast and preview the gig of the year - Brexit Heroes LIVE. And, of course, they crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2020•47 min
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to poke fun Brexit Britain. The pair discuss bumpy times for Priti Patel, farmers' Brexit anger and ask whether the PM should grab his wellies and head to the floods. And, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
