The Downtown Den Politics Podcast

047 | 26th August 2024

Things can only get worse hardly sounds like a rallying cry for a new government. However, that is the likely message we will hear from the prime minister in a major speech tomorrow. How will voters react - and what of the allegations about cronyism aimed at Labour over the weekend? 
Across the pond the much anticipated Democratic National Convention took place. We’ll be looking back at what was quite a party in Chicago.
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046 | 19th August 2024

A poll suggests that 52% of the country think that the UK is moving in the wrong direction. And the personal ratings of the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Deputy Prime Minister have fallen. Is Labour's honeymoon period over already?
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045 | 12th August 2024

Has Keir Starmer passed his first big test as Prime Minister? Has Kamala Harris picked the right vice presidential running mate? And what is the latest from the Tory party leadership race?
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Watch our own Jo Phillips debate with Nigel Farage:
https://www.gbnews.com/news/nigel-farage-clash-southport-gb-news-row

044 | 5th August 2024

In the aftermath of a truly shocking, violent, horrendous attack on a Southport kiddies summer school, folks, hooligans, racists, and thick as mince sheep have used the tragedy to take to the streets to riot. What should the government do to tackle this wave of extreme right wing inspired disruption?
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043 | 29th July 2024

The end of July used to be known as the silly season in politics, as everyone would head off on their holidays, but unlike Frank McKenna who continues to be away in Greece, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips have a packed agenda to discuss.
This week they look at the state of the British economy in the light of the statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The American political scene where the temporary truce after the assassination attempt on former President Trump has certainly gone with what many regard as a tasteless attack on the fact that Kamala Harris does not have children.
They are also looking at the Conservative leadership race and they also discuss the ever-troubling situation in the Middle East.
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042 | 22nd July 2024

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?
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041 | 15th July 2024

The new Labour government has hit the ground running. The Tories continue to fight like rats in a sack. And there's been an assassination attempt on Donald Trump making what was already a very interesting time in American politics even more volatile.
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To view the Tony Blair Institute For Global Change Future of Britain Conference 2024 visit: https://www.institute.global/future-of-britain-conference-2024

040 | 8th July 2024 | General Election Results Analysis Pt.2

Today we unpack the general election results from Thursday evening. Friday morning, focusing on the smaller parties.
That's the Reform party, the Greens, the Independents and the Liberal Democrats will also be reflecting on the first 72 hours of the Labour government.
And we will be taking a look at what's been happening across the channel with the French elections.
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