The Downtown Den Politics Podcast

EP.82 | Unpicking the Spring Statement

Rachel Reeves' Spring statement. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. Erdoğan in Türkiye. Marine Le Pen in France.
Much for Frank, Jim and Jo to reflect upon in this week's Downtown and Politics podcast.
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EP.81 | Is the UK infrastructure creaking?

In today's podcast, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips preview Rachel Reeves Spring Statement and look abroad at the troubled scenes in Ukraine, Gaza and now Türkiye.
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EP.80 | Have Labour gone from woke to Reform?

NHS reform, welfare reform, MIPIM and Adolescence.
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079 | Will the US collude with Russia?

As Frank McKenna struggles with internet issues in the South of France, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the last seven days in the world of politics.
Discussed this week are: the latest developments around Ukraine, a new Canadian PM and the latest from the UK, including a good week for Keir Starmer and a bad week for Nigel Farage.
Stay tuned for the end as Jim and Jo's review the film September 5.
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078 | 3rd March 2025

Keir Starmer has had his best week as Prime Minister - but not as good a week as Vladamir Putin.
Why does the USA seem content to abandon the Western Alliance in favour of Russia, and can Europe realistically defend Ukraine without American support?
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077 | 24th February 2025

Keir Starmer heads to the White House this week. What will he say? What can he say to President Trump who seems determined to rewrite history and tear up the settled world order of 80 plus years?
What does yesterday's election results in Germany mean for Europe and the world?
And on the domestic front. How much trouble is Labour in with business?
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076 | 17th February 2025

This week, in the absence of Frank Mckenna, Jim and Jo discuss all things Trump, along with his Vice-President Vance, a dip in business morale following Rachel Reeves recent budget, and bright lights on cars?
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075 | 11th February 2025

Another economic blow for Rachel Reeves, a WhatsApp row, a controversial book and Reform ahead in the polls.
Is the Labour Government ever going to get a break?
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