Labour’s carrot and stick
24/07/2024
Jim reports on the first big challenges facing the Chancellor, the row over the economic inheritance, the legacy of HS2 cancellation, Biden’s departure and the Tories leadership plans.
Jim reports on the first big challenges facing the Chancellor, the row over the economic inheritance, the legacy of HS2 cancellation, Biden’s departure and the Tories leadership plans.
Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the latest dramatic developments in the race for the White House, the first row of the new Labour government over the 2 child benefit limit, the weighty King’s speech in general and will the Tories go long or short in the search for a new leader?
The new Labour government has hit the ground running.
The contrast between new government and new opposition could not be starker. Frank McKenna reflects on a week that saw the return of the grown-ups to Downing Street, as the Tory psychodrama continues.
Jim thinks Labour’s hold on power could deepen next time if they can deliver on public services and immigration.
Today we unpack the general election results from Thursday evening. Friday morning, focusing on the smaller parties.
Celebrate change – beware of Reform.
The Tories are heading for a heavy defeat, but Jim reckons the Prime Minister is going down fighting. He also reviews the battleground seats in Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
Frank McKenna explains why he thinks a Starmer-led Labour government will be much better than many people currently think.
Have the Tories already waved the ‘white flag’ for this election?
Jo Phillips tells Rishi Sunak to stop talking about global security and defence when he can’t provide safe water for UK citizens.
This week Martin shares his views on what US businesses want to know about the forthcoming UK elections…