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Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

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10/08/20 • 22 min

There is a growing chorus of protest about the increasing restrictions being imposed on northern England to try to stem the virus surge, with reports that pubs and restaurants may be closed again.

Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, says similar curbs are proving effective in Wales, but Cardiff has been better than London at consulting with local authorities to make sure restrictions work for the areas where they're being imposed.

Plus, is the public on board with the government's strategy for handling the pandemic? Adam Drummond, associate director at Opinium, joins to discuss the latest polling research showing how many Britons are losing faith.

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10/08/20 • 22 min

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10/07/20 • 22 min

A swathe of tighter lockdown restrictions could be hitting the north of England, with new measures set to be announced in Scotland.

In today's episode, we look at the situation in Northern Ireland. Gavin Robinson, DUP MP for Belfast East, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek funding for Irish businesses hit by local restrictions won't be enough for all of them to survive.

Plus, as Rishi Sunak dazzles the Conservatives, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael joins to discuss the chancellor's future prospects.

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10/07/20 • 22 min

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The prime minister has pledged a green revolution, with 160 million pounds of infrastructure spending to support companies building turbines off the British coast.

Anna McMorrin, Labour MP for Cardiff North, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing she welcomes any plan to build back greener, but the government has so far failed to deliver on any of its green pledges.

PLus, as the home secretary complains about the "failed asylum system", Robert McNeil, deputy director at the Oxford Migration Observatory, joins to set out the facts and figures on migration into the UK.

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10/06/20 • 22 min

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10/05/20 • 22 min

The government is coming under fire from its own MPs after another mistake on counting virus cases emerges, and anger grows about the impact of restrictions on sectors of the economy.

Stephen Hammond, Conservative MP for Wimbledon, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek that Boris Johnson needs to be clearer on what is happening and why.

Plus, Bloomberg's chief food critic Richard Vines joins to explain the impact on the hospitality industry of the 10pm curfew, and the numbers of restaurants closing permanently as the end of the government furlough programme arrives.

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10/05/20 • 22 min

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10/02/20 • 22 min

With a quarter of the population now under increased restrictions, anger is growing about measures that don't fit local circumstances and may have no medical validity.

Shane Moore, council leader in Hartlepoo,l tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing the government broke a pledge to consult with them before imposing the new rules, which he says will have devastating consequences for mental health and jobs.

Karol Sikora, professor of medicine at the University of Buckingham Medical School and chief medical officer at Rutherford Health joins to say restrictions like the rule of six are unnecessary and the government almost appears to be enjoying its new powers.

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10/02/20 • 22 min

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10/01/20 • 22 min

The government has extended stricter Covid rules to Liverpool, Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesborough, just a day after getting fresh backing for its powers from MPs.

Bill Esterson, Labour MP for Sefton Central and shadow international trade minister, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing the measures are necessary to deal with rapidly escalating infections, but there does need to be better communication with the public on the need for them.

Plus, Dr Alan Wager, research associate at the UK in a Changing Europe, joins to discuss the consequences of the EU's decision to begin legal action against the UK over the Internal Market Bill.

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10/01/20 • 22 min

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09/30/20 • 22 min

There's a growing rebellion among backbench Tory MPs that threatens a government defeat over its powers to impose restrictions to fight Covid-19.

But Andrea Jenkyns, Conservative MP for Morley and Outwood and deputy chair of the European Research Group, says despite struggling with the issue she'll vote with the government.

Plus, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael joins to discuss the chances of a post-Brexit trade deal emerging as the deadline looms, and the difficulties Boris Johnson is facing on the eve of the Conservative conference.

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09/30/20 • 22 min

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09/29/20 • 22 min

There's confusion over why only some parts of the country are in almost total lockdown, with some MPs and city mayors questioning the usefulness of shutting pubs and restaurants at 10 pm.

Mick Whitley, Labour MP for Birkenhead, which is under a local lockdown, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing there is no cohesive plan.

Plus, how do politicians expect us to trust them in these sort of decisions when they don't look or sound like us? Kezia Dugdale, former Labour leader in Scotland, now director of the John Smith Centre, joins to discuss a new survey of trust showing big variations based on race, age and gender.

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09/29/20 • 22 min

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09/28/20 • 22 min

A rebellion against Boris Johnson's emergency virus powers is gaining momentum, just as the government reportedly considers tougher lockdowns.

Conservative MP Chris Clarkson, whose constituency has been affected by local measures, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing why MPs shouldn't have a say in deciding new virus rules.

Plus, negotiators get together for the final round of Brexit talks this week. What would a good outcome be for an anti-Brexit campaigner? Naomi Smith, chief executive of Best For Britain, joins to discuss.

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09/28/20 • 22 min

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10/09/20 • 22 min

Thousands of students across the country are stuck in lockdown in their halls of residence as the virus surges in the undergraduate population, and asking whether this is worth £9,000 a year.

Daniel Zeichner MP for Cambridge, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Sebastian Salek and Roger Hearing the crisis was completely predictable, and universities have had to come up with innovative solutions because the government didn't provide an adequate test and trace system.

David Bell, vice-chancellor of Sunderland University, joins to discuss how students are coping and what university authorities can do to help them, and avoid further major outbreaks.

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10/09/20 • 22 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Bloomberg UK Politics have?

Bloomberg UK Politics currently has 1048 episodes available.

What topics does Bloomberg UK Politics cover?

The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Politics and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Bloomberg UK Politics?

The episode title 'Tough Virus Curbs Work (with Wayne David MP)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bloomberg UK Politics?

The average episode length on Bloomberg UK Politics is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bloomberg UK Politics released?

Episodes of Bloomberg UK Politics are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Bloomberg UK Politics?

The first episode of Bloomberg UK Politics was released on Sep 11, 2019.

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